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PA MIDTERM Kim Hein 1. The nurse is performing a comprehensive skin assessment. Which of the following pieces of equipment is appropriate to use during the skin assessment? (2 Points) doppler Wo od's lamp Reflex hammer Goniometer 2. Which of the following is an expected finding in a healthy client on assessment of Stensen's ducts? (2 Points) red glow is present midline and symmetric saliva is present redness is present 3. Which of the following signs or symptoms does the nurse recognize in a c...

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Medications that help with Alcohol Addiction - Answer- Benzodiazepines: Valium, Ativan and Librium for withdrawal symptoms Disulfiram (Antabuse): inhibits Acetaldehyde Dehydrogenase Alcohol-disulfiram reaction causes unpleasant physical effects Naltrexone (ReVia, Trexan): block the need to ingest alcohol. Vivitrol-IM (monthly) Opiate antagonist. Blocks euphoric reinforcement produced by substance and prevents craving Acamprosate (Campral): Stabilizes N-Methyl-D-Aspartate (NMDA) recepto...

Anxiety Meds : Anxiolytics (BZD-Non BZD) - Answer- Indication: anxiety, excessive worry, restlessness, irritability, insomnia, alcohol withdrawal symptoms and seizure Anxiety Meds: Anxiolytics (BZD) - Answer- Side effects: sedation, mental confusion, dizziness, anterograde amnesia (loss of the ability to create new memories after the event that caused the amnesia), ataxia (uncoordinated movement), risk for falls with elderly. Withdrawal symptoms: anxiety, seizure, muscle tension Anxiolytic...

NURS 201 Medical Surgical Nursing-Promoting Wellness 202111FAII VR-8W 202111FAII 2021 Section VR-8W 11/01/2021 to 01/23/2022 Modified 10/16/2021 Meeting Times Class Length: 10 weeks For every 1 hour in a theory class, it is expected that students complete 2–3 hours of study in preparation for class. For this course, it is expected that a minimum of 10–15 hours of study outside of class is completed each week. Please check your Student Portal for specific class meeting times, d...

what is bipolar disorder? - Answer- a chronic, recurrent illness of mania and depression what is bipolar 1 disorder? - Answer- -at least 1 week long manic episode -results in excessive activity and energy mixed with depression/agitation -psychosis can occur with mania -more common in males what is bipolar 2 disorder? - Answer- -LOW LEVEL mania alternates with profound depression -hypomania lasts about 4 days - NO psychosis -more common in females what is cyclothymic disorder? -...

positive symptoms of schizophrenia - Answer- delusions and hallucinations negative symptoms of schizophrenia - Answer- the absence of appropriate behaviors (expressionless faces, rigid bodies) Affect - Answer- usually blunted or flat expressions Alogia - Answer- poverty of thought or speech, the client might sit with a visitor but only mumble or respond vaguely to questions anergia - Answer- lack of energy Anhedonia - Answer- lack of pleasure or joy, the client is indifferent to t...

A charge nurse is discussing mental status examination with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching? (Select All that apply.) - Answer- A. "To assess cognitive ability, I should ask the client to count backward by sevens." B. "To assess affect, I should observe the client's facial expression." C. "To assess language ability, I should instruct the client to write a sentence." A nurse is planning c...

NURS 201 Medical Surgical Nursing-Promoting Wellness 202111FAII VR-8W 202111FAII 2021 Section VR-8W 11/01/2021 to 01/23/2022 Modified 10/16/2021 Meeting Times Class Length: 10 weeks For every 1 hour in a theory class, it is expected that students complete 2–3 hours of study in preparation for class. For this course, it is expected that a minimum of 10–15 hours of study outside of class is completed each week. Please check your Student Portal for specific class meeting times, da...

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