Mucomyst treatment - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Hondros Nur 185 Final Exam Latest Update Graded A+ Aspirin - Anti-platelet, anti-pyretic, anti-inflammatory & analgesic - Overuse causes - tinnitus (ringing in the ears) - NO children - Reye syndrome - Can be enteric coated - Used to prevent strokes, MI Heparin Antidote - Protamine sulphate Mucomyst (acetylcysteine) acetaminophen antidote carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet) - Signs of Parkinson's disease: Shuffled gait, bradykinesia, tremors, muscle rigidity - Serious adverse ef...

(NurseLabs)A child who ingested 15 maximum strength acetaminophen tablets 45 minutes ago is seen in the ED. Which of these orders should the nurse do first? A. Gastric lavage B. Acetylcysteine (mucomyst) for age per pharmacy C. Start an IV D5 1/2 NS to keep vein open D. Activated charcoal per pharmacy - ️️A. Gastric lavage Removing as much of the drug as possible is the first step in treatment for this drug overdose. This is best done by gastric lavage. The next drug to give would be ...

HESI RN Comprehensive V1 Review questions and answers 1. A male client who lives in an area endemic with Lyme disease asks the nurse what to do ID: if he thinks he may have been exposed. Which response should the nurse provide? A. Cover the ticks with oil to suffocate and kill them to prevent transmission. B. Look for early signs of a lesion that increases in size with a red border, clearcenter. Correct C. See a healthcare pro...

Evolve: Comprehensive (HESI) Exam 2 Questions and Answers 100% CorrectEvolve: Comprehensive (HESI) Exam 2 Questions and Answers 100% CorrectEvolve: Comprehensive (HESI) Exam 2 Questions and Answers 100% Correct1. A parent whose 12-year-old child has been inhaling paint fumes asks the nurse, "Can he become addicted to paint fumes?" What is the best response for the nurse to provide? A. Any time you use an illegal substance, you are abusing drugs. B. Tell me what you think may have caused h...

HESI Evolve Comprehensive Exam 2 Questions and Answers 2023 (Verified Answers) 1. A parent whose 12-year-old child has been inhaling paint fumes asks the nurse, "Can he become addicted to paint fumes?" What is the best response for the nurse to provide? A. Any time you use an illegal substance, you are abusing drugs. B. Tell me what you think may have caused him to start inhaling paint fumes. C. Only hard drugs like cocaine and heroin can cause problems with addiction. D. Abuse of any...

Pharm - Ch. 10 - Analgesic Meds (NCLEX)A patient needs to switch analgesic drugs secondary to an adverse reaction to the current treatment regimen. The patient is concerned that the new prescription will not provide optimal pain control. The nurse's response is based on knowledge that doses of analgesics are determined using an equianalgesic table with which drug prototype? A. Meperidine B. Fentanyl C. Codeine D. Morphine - correct answer D. Morphine The nurse is caring for a patient w...

Aspirin - Answer - Anti-platelet, anti-pyretic, anti-inflammatory & analgesic - Overuse causes - tinnitus (ringing in the ears) - NO children - Reye syndrome - Can be enteric coated - Used to prevent strokes, MI Heparin Antidote - - Answer Protamine sulphate Mucomyst (acetylcysteine) - Answer acetaminophen antidote carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet) - Answer - Signs of Parkinson's disease: Shuffled gait, bradykinesia, tremors, muscle rigidity - Serious adverse effect: thou...

Hemoglobin 12-18 Hematocrit 37-52 (high hematocrit=dehydration) RBC 4.2-6.1 WBC 5-10 Platelets 150,000-400,000 Phenytoin 10-20 PT: effective range with warfarin 11-12.5 INR: effective range with warfarin is 2-3 aPTT 70-120 seconds (effective=60-80 seconds during heparin treatment) ALT 8-20 AST 5-40 Albumin 3.5-5 Ammonia 15-45 Bilirubin 0.1-1 Sodium 135-145 Potassium 3.5-5 Bicarb 21-28 HDL 35-80 LDL below 100 Total cholesterol below 200 (above 240=high) Trigly...

HESI Evolve Comprehensive Exam 2 Questions and Answers 2023 (Verified Answers) 1. A parent whose 12-year-old child has been inhaling paint fumes asks the nurse, "Can he become addicted to paint fumes?" What is the best response for the nurse to provide? A. Any time you use an illegal substance, you are abusing drugs. B. Tell me what you think may have caused him to start inhaling paint fumes. C. Only hard drugs like cocaine and heroin can cause problems with addiction. D. Abuse of any...

NU 150 Pharmacology Test 3 (Galen College) Questions and Answers 2023 NSAIDs (actions) - CORRECT ANSWER-Actions: Does not belong to steroid group of drugs Inhibit prostaglandin synthesis by inhibiting an enzyme that triggers pain and inflammation. NSAIDs (Therapeutic class) - CORRECT ANSWER-Anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Analgesic NSAIDs (examples) - CORRECT ANSWER-ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) indomethacin (Indocin) ketorolac (Toradol) naproxen (Naprosyn) piroxicam (Feldene) celecoxib (Ce...