Disequilibrium syndrome - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Lisette's NCLEX MED SURG Study #3 EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW!! 2024/ 2025[NEXT GEN] A 79-year-old client is admitted to the hospital with painful abdominal spasms and severe diarrhea of 2 days' duration. The order of physical skills the nurse should follow when performing an admitting examination of this client should be "inspection" followed by: 1. Percussion, palpation, auscultation 2. Percussion, palpation, auscultation 3. Auscu...

ATI RN MED SURG RETAKE 2019 UPDATED VERSION 100 QUESTIONS AND UPDATED CORRECT ANSWERS 1. A nurse is assessing for early signs of compartment syndrome for a client who has a shortleg fiberglass cast. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? Intense pain with movement 2. A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving 2 units packed RBCs. Which of the following manifestations indicates a hemolytic transfusion reaction? Chills 3. A nurse is caring for a client who had a...

Renal Disorders/Dialysis & Peritoneal Dialysis NCLEX Questions and Answers 100% Pass The nurse is performing an assessment on a client who has returned from the dialysis unit following hemodialysis. The client is complaining of headache and nausea and is extremely restless. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing action? a. Monitor the client. b. Notify the physician. c. Elevate the head of the bed. d. Medicate the client for nausea. B Disequilibrium syndrome may...

BONENT REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% SOLVED management of pericarditis might include all of the following EXCEPT: a. controlled hepranization during dialysis b. aggressive BP control c. increased frequency of dialysis d. use of anti-inflammatory drugs Correct answer b. aggressive BP control A patient telephones the dialysis unit to complain of shortness of breath. The technician is concerned because she realizes that this symptom in indicative of: a. cardiac problems b. disequilibr...

Secondary headaches - - occur due to an underlying cause and can be benign or serious. Common causes of secondary headaches include Viral syndrome Medication-induced headache (eg, caffeine, alcohol, analgesics, monosodium glutamate, oral contraceptive pills) Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction Sinusitis Cervicogenic headache Serious causes of secondary headaches - - Giant cell arteritis Brain tumors Metastatic cancer Stroke Subarachnoid hemorrhage Arteriovenous malformation ...

Georgette Review For Boards Questions And Correct Answers | Guarantee Pass Substantia nigra - ANSWER dopamine is produced here Aplastic anemia - ANSWER Tegretol side effect Serotonin discontinuation syndrome - ANSWER Sensory disturbance, sleeping disturbance, disequilibrium, flu like sx, dizzy, n/v Sign of fetal alcohol syndrome - ANSWER small head, smooth palpebral fissure, inner epicanthal folds *Sign of serotonin syndrome - ANSWER hyperthermia, shivering, anxiety, diaphoresis, d...

What direct-acting dopamine receptor agonist is recommended to be used in the treatments of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) fo help lower the dopamine blockade? A) benzotropine (Cogentin) B) bromocriptine (Parlodel) C) dantrolene (Dantrium) D) trihexyphenidyl (Artane) A) Bromocriptine (Parlodel) is the recommended direct acting dopamine receptor agonist to help decrease the dopamine blockade. Danrolene (Dantrium) is a muscle relaxant. Benzotropine (Cogentin) and Trihexyphenidyl (Arta...

What are signs of dialysis disequilibrium syndrome - ANSWER-Headache Nausea/vomiting Restlessness AMS Agitation Seizures What causes disequilibrium syndrome? How can it be avoided? - ANSWER-This occurs when plasma solutes (i.e. urea) are lowered too quickly. Prevent by reducing dialysis time and increasing frequency. What causes myocarditis? - ANSWER-Recent viral infections Cocaine abuse Autoimmune disease (i.e. SLE) What is a key intervention to increase preload in the setting of ca...

CCHT Exam (2024/2025) Questions and Answers (Verified Answers). NB: Answers are highlighted in yellow and appear at the bottom of the choices given. AAMI Chemical Analysis of water used for hemodialysis is tested: annually monthly semi-annually quarterly annually A 58-year old patient who is blind comes to treatment accompanied by his wife. Which of these approaches should the dialysis technician use when interacting with the patient? Avoid using phrases that refer to sight, such as "...

Maryville Nurs 660 Exam 2 with correct answers SSRIs - selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors Seriously Prepare Cities for the Flu Vaccine - -Sertaline (Zoloft) --Paroxetine (Paxil) -Citolpram(Celexa) -Escitalopram (Lexapro) -Fluoxetine HCl (Prozac) --Fluvoxamine (Luvox) -(Viibryd)Citol SSRI mechanism of action - Blocks the reuptake of serotonin (only serotonin) thus increasing it's effects All inhibit the serotonin transporter SERT SSRI side effects ...