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What are symptoms of a stroke, brain attack, and CVA? -Correct Answer= *Headache *Confusion *Seizures *Incontinence *Vomiting *Disorientation *Diplopia *Ptosis *Hypertension *Apraxia *Decreased Neuromuscular control *Memory Impairment *Aphasia (L Hemisphere for CVA) *Decreased cough/Swallow Reflex *Agnosia (Decr. Sensory interpretation) *Hemiparesis/hemiplegia *Emotional Liability *Loss of corneal reflex *Homonymous *Hemianopsia *Spatial-Perceptual Defects What are symptoms ...

A 79-year-old female patient with urinary frequency is found to have a UTI. What medication could produce arrhythmias in her? Doxycycline Amoxicillin Ciprofloxacin Macrodantin Ciprofloxacin is a quinolone antibiotic. All quinolones have the potential to produce prolongation of the QT interval. It should be prescribed with caution in older adults. Mrs. Jackson complains of urinary incontinence when she laughs or sneezes. What should be used first line to treat her symptoms? Kegel exerci...

Impetigo is characterized by: honey-colored crusts. silvery scales. marble-like lesions. wheals with pus. A. Impetigo is a superficial bacterial infection of the skin characterized by honeycolored crusts. Another form of impetigo is characterized by the presence of bullae. These infections are treated with topical antibiotics, good hygiene, and frequent hand washing. It is usually caused by Staphylococcus or Group A Streptococcus. A patient was burned with hot water. He has several 2-3 ...

The relationship between colon polyps and colon cancer is those polyps: eventually, all become malignant. have a slow progression to colon cancer. have a rapid progression to colon cancer. have no relationship to colon cancer. B. Colon polyps are usually slow-growing and take a long time to progress to cancer. This is the reason that a colonoscopy does not need to be repeated annually. While not all polyps grow slowly, this is the usual progression. A 5-year-old has been diagnosed with ...

Adrenal Crisis “Addisonian Crisis” p. 1178-1179 - A condition in which the pituitary gland doesn’t make enough adrenocorticotropic hormone or ACTH - A medical emergency and potentially life-threatening situation and require immediate emergency treatment - Causes of Adrenal Crisis • When the body cannot produce sufficient amounts of cortisol • Caused by either previously undiagnosed or untreated Addison’s disease • Suddenly stopping intake of glucocorticoids - Signs and Sy...

Question 1 of 10 The critical care nurse has just listened to a lecture on standards of professional performance. The nurse then agrees to serve as a preceptor for undergraduate nursing students who are scheduled for observation in the critical care unit. Which statement by the critical care nurse indicates an understanding of the standards of professional performance? CORRECT • “Professional standards include contributing to the professional development of others.” Precepting student...