University Of South Alabama

Assignment A Text 3 – Upper intermediate  This part of the assignment focuses on stages 3 and 4 of an upper-intermediate reading lesson.  You should show what tasks you would set for the first and second reading.  Read 'Advice on Approaching Assignment A' before you begin working on this template.  Class: A strong upper intermediate (B2) 16 young adults, age range 18-23. These students are highly motivated, well-educated and quick to learn. They are all learning English eit...

Assignment A Text 3 – Upper intermediate  This part of the assignment focuses on stages 3 and 4 of an upper-intermediate reading lesson.  You should show what tasks you would set for the first and second reading.  Read 'Advice on Approaching Assignment A' before you begin working on this template.  Class: A strong upper intermediate (B2) 16 young adults, age range 18-23. These students are highly motivated, well-educated and quick to learn. They are all learning English eit...

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An 8-year boy presents to the clinic with 8 light-brown, oval macule lesions on his skin. One of those lesion measures 1.6 cm. What is the child at risk for? - Neurofibromatosis Isotretinoin (Accutane) is commonly used for the treatment of severe cystic acne that has not responded to standard treatment. Which of the following considerations is not true for prescribing Isotretinoin? - Isotretinoin can be prescribed by any healthcare provider A 1-month-old female presents to your clinic with ...

Nearly 900 pages of notes covering basics of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and lifespan considerations of drug therapy. Major drugs pertinent to each major body system, including mechanism of action and adverse effects, are included.

Standards of care correct answer: •Often set by professional organizations •Directs and maintains high quality of care •Code of Ethics by ANA is a standard of care protocols of care correct answer: •Step-by-step actions to take •Often institution specific using the best evidence available evidence based practice guildline correct answer: •Systematically derived statements to assist practitioners in providing best care •Done as a team •Not unit/institution specific m...

Schizophrenia correct answer: Is characterized by a deteriorating personality. It affects perception (Hallucinations), Thought process (thought derailment), Reality testing (delusions), Feeling (flat or inappropriate affect), Behavior (social withdrawal), Attention (inability to concentrate), and motivation (Cannot initiate or persist in goal directed activities). Schizophrenia correct answer: Onset is almost always during late adolescence or early adulthood. Onset and relapse are almost a...

Symptoms of a Manic Episode correct answer: elevated mood, grandiosity, inflated self-esteem, irritability, anger, insomnia, anorexia, flamboyant gestures, flight of ideas, racing thoughts, distractibility, hyperactivity Symptoms must last _______ to meet diagnostic criteria of mania correct answer: 1 weeks Key nursing interventions for manic episodes correct answer: - be consistent - provide finger foods - provide a quiet place to sleep - reduce stimuli reinforce reality keep away...

A patient receives a traditional low-potency antipsychotic medication. The nurse should assess closely for: a. urinary frequency. b. urinary retention. c. hypertension. d. diarrhea. correct answer: B A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has taken thiothixene (Navane) 5 mg/day for 4 years with good symptom control. Today, the patient is admitted with paranoia and auditory hallucinations. The nurse should determine if the patient's symptoms are related to: a. not taking the drug a...

Types of substance abuse? correct answer: 1) Alcohol 2) Opioids 3) Stimulants (caffeine, cocaine) What is the goal of rehabilitation from substance abuse? correct answer: complete abstinence from substance use Main concern with benzodiazepines? correct answer: respiratory depression What does the HALT acronym stand for? correct answer: Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired (S/S of substance withdrawal) What is the transtheoretical model? correct answer: indicates a client's decision ...