Acute copd exacerbation - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A 56 yr-old male is admitted to the ICU with a blood pressure of 225/135 and complains of a headache and nausea. He reports he ran out of blood pressure meds three days ago, but also appears to be confused to the date and situation. What is the most appropriate treatment approach? - ANSWERRapidly lower the diastolic pressure to 100 with IV antihypertensive meds, then continue to gradually reduce the diastolic pressure to 85 with oral antihypertensive meds. The maximum initial decrease should...

AG-ACNP – Respiratory Questions and Answers Graded A+ 58 yo. M presents to ED with complaints of dry cough. CXR revealed generalized, inflamed film throughout. What is the most likely diagnosis? Pneumonitis What drug has been known to prevent nosocomial PNA? Sulcarafate (Carafate) - Mucosal Protective Agent What is an initial finding associated with a pulmonary embolism? Respiratory Alkalosis - secondary to increased RR and blowing off CO2 What is diagnostic of pulmonary HTN? 2D echo Your...

NUR 1211 Medical Surgical Final Exam- Questions and Answers; International College of Health Sciences 2023/2024 1. A client with diabetes mellitus is experiencing polyphagia. Which outcome statement is the priority for this client? a. Fluid and electrolyte balance. b. Prevention of water toxicity. c. Reduced glucose in the urine. d. Adequate cellular nourishment. - ANSWER-D Rationale Diabetes mellitus Type 1 is characterized by hyperglycemia that precipitates glucosuria and poly...

What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - ANSWER-Tachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart sounds. Lungs are clear to auscultation. What is the dx? - ANSWER-Cardiac tamponade; obstructive shock If a pt ...

FCCS Exam Questions with All Correct Answers What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - ANSWER Tachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis (often w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation) A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart sounds. Lungs are clear to auscultation. What is...

Midterm Exam: FNP652 / FNP 6552 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Family Primary Care I Exam Review | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - GCU Question: which pathogen is often implicated in COPD exacerbation due to infection Answer: respiratory tract viruses Question: with COPD ipratropium bromide is prescribed to achieve Answer: vasodilation Question: With a COPD exacerbation, a chest x-ray should be obtained: Answer: in attempt to r/o concomitant...

AHIMA CCS EXAM | QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS | VERIFIED | UPDATED 2024 When assigning Diabetes Diagnosis remember what 2 things? - Answer ️️ -Review definition of 5th digits in category; Understand the difference between type 1 & 2 and the patho of each type. When coding Respiratory what things should you look for? - Answer ️️ -Specific type of Pneu Know criteria for recognizing gram negative and other types of pneu; review the various types of COPD and how ACUTE exacerbat...

1. HP 2010 is a guidepost for nurses and interdisciplinary teams in community and public health. What actions would you take to meet the primary goals for HP 2010 in a high-school setting as a resource for the school nurse? (Select all that apply) A) Establish a tobacco cessation program for students and faculty. B) Create a hearing and speech evaluation program. C) Establish a committee to create a self-sustaining sports and physical activity program. D) Create a program to educate staff a...

AANP Board 146 Questions with Answers INR values below ____ increase stroke risk sixfold. - CORRECT ANSWER 2 What allergy contradicts the use of thiazide diuretics? - CORRECT ANSWER Sulfa Why should ACE-Is be avoided with renal stenosis? - CORRECT ANSWER Leads to ARF Adverse effects of aldosterone antagonists (Aldactone) - CORRECT ANSWER Galactorrhea and hyperkalemia What are beta blocker indications? - CORRECT ANSWER HTN, post-MI< angina, arrhythmias, migraine prophylaxis,...

ATI Nutrition Practice Test B 2019 A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of four clients. The nurse should identify that which of the following clients is experiencing fluid overload? - Answer- A client who has a sodium level of 130 mEq/L A nurse is planning discharge teaching for a client who is postoperative following placement of a colostomy. Which of the following statements should the nurse plan to include? - Answer- "Increase your intake of foods containing pectin." A nurse i...