Xerostomia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ati-med-surg-proctored-exam-2023-real-exam-questions-with-well-detailed-and-explaned-answer-key ATI MED SURG Proctored EXAM 2023 REAL EXAM Questions WITH WELL Detailed AND Explaned Answer KEY ATI MED SURG PROCTORED EXAM 2023 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH WELL DETAILED AND EXPLANED ANSWER KEY 1.A nurse is caring for a client who has HIV. Which of the following laboratory values is the nurse's priority? A. Positive Western blottest Rationale:The client is already identified as HIV positive.The...

ATI MED SURG PROCTORED EXAM 2023 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH WELL DETAILED AND EXPLANED ANSWER KEY. BEST STUDY MATERIAL TO HELP YOU PASS 1. A nurse is caring for a client who has HIV. Which of the following laboratory values is the nurse's priority? A. Positive Western blot test Rationale: The client is already identified as HIV positive. Therefore, another value is the priority. B. CD4-T-cell count 180 cells/mm3 Rationale: A CD4-T-cell count of less than 180 cells/mm3 indicates that the c...

Bass Method - Answer- Most widely used method. Bristles are angled at a 45 degree angel towards the gingiva. Stillman's Method - Answer- Bristles are positioned on the gums rather than into the pockets and directed at a 45 degree angle. Charter's Method - Answer- Bristles are directed occlusally, away from the gingiva. Useful for cleaning orthodontic brackets, prosthesis, and areas treated with surgeries. Fone's Method - Answer- Bristles are moved in large circular motion on the bucc...

What is an oral side effect of Prozac? correct answer: xerostomia How do steroids effect wound healing? correct answer: causes delayed wound healing What should be done with a patient with a previous history of high blood pressure and comes in for their appointment with reading of 160/116? correct answer: refer the patient to their physician immediately Premedication regimine correct answer: 2g Amoxicillin 600 mg Clindamycin Patient comes in for appointment who needs premed, and...

xerostomia correct answer: Dry mouth syndrome, leads to decreased swallowing ability, increased dental caries, gum, tongue and oral lesions, infections, bad breath, changes in taste and alterations in speech and voice functions. Social decline pyschosocial complication. xerostomia non-pharmacological treatments correct answer: oral swabs, peppermint water, vitamin c, chewing gum/mints, acupuncture, diet modification, humidity Percentage of HIV infection related pain correct answer: 50% ...

Exam 2: NR 304/ NR304 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Health Assessment II Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| A Grade Q: How do you assess a patient's orientation? Answer: Ask about person, DOB, time/date, place (where are they?) Q: What does Glascow Coma Scale test? Answer: (GCS) Measures level of consciousness eye opening, best motor response, verbal response 15 items are scored Q: At what score do we worry about the patient's GCS? Answer: Less than 8-...

Normal Blood Pressure - Answer- less than 120/80 Elevated Blood Pressure - Answer- 120-129/<80 Stage 1 Hypertension - Answer- 130-139/80-89 Stage 11 Hypertension - Answer- 140+/90+ Hypertensive Crisis - Answer- 180+/120+ Normal HbA1c - Answer- Lower than 5.7% (4%-5.6%) Hyperglycemia - Answer- Blood sugar higher than 130 mg/dl fasting or higher than 180 mg/dl after a meal. Hypoglycemia - Answer- Blood sugar lower than 70 mg/dl What is insulin shock? - Answer- Extreme hy...

What are the 6 general principles of psychopharmacological treatment? Safety Tolerability Efficacy Practicality Treatment accessibility Treatment compliance Pharmacokinetics How the drug moves in the body. (ex. Where is it absorbed? How and where is it metabolized? Where is it excreted?) Pharmacodynamics What the drug does to the body. (consider mechanism of action) Define First-generation antipsychotics Referred to as Typical Antipsychotics. Most have strong bond w...

ATI HIV AIDS Targeted MEd Surg Practice Test Questions & Answers-A group of nurses are discussing risk factors for transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from clients. Which of the following individuals should the nurse identify as being at the greatest risk for contracting HIV? A) An occupational therapist who works with a client who has HIV B) A personal trainer who works with a client who has HIV C) A phlebotomist who collects blood from clients who have HIV D) A nurse who wor...

NR 546 WEEK 7 ADHD Medication Table. Drug Name (include if IR, XR, ODT, LA) Indication (include approved ages) Neurotransmitter(s) Affected Target Symptoms Short-acting, intermediateacting or long-acting. Duration of action, peak (if noted) Notable side effects /Patient education instructions Methylphenidate (D/L) (Concerta, Ritalin) -Dopamine, norepinephrine inhibitor and releaser (DNRIRe), stimulant, FDA approved for ADHD in children and adults (ages vary based on formulatio...

Bass Method - ANSWERSMost widely used method. Bristles are angled at a 45 degree angel towards the gingiva. Stillman's Method - ANSWERSBristles are positioned on the gums rather than into the pockets and directed at a 45 degree angle. Charter's Method - ANSWERSBristles are directed occlusally, away from the gingiva. Useful for cleaning orthodontic brackets, prosthesis, and areas treated with surgeries. Fone's Method - ANSWERSBristles are moved in large circular motion on the buccal a...