Tonsilitis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Why do we switch sites for pulse ox? the red light emission can burn the skin; rotate sites General nursing measures to ease respiratory efforts positioning Cool or warm mist (NO STEAM) Saline drops with bulb suctioning* babies Bedrest or quiet activities *hand-washing Hydration Immunizations Judicious room assignments (don't put patients with a infectious respiratory infection with someone who does not have the same infection) Don't overuse abx (most resp. Infections are viral) PROMOTE HYDRA...

What does bronchovesicular mean? the definition of a basic breath sound inspiratory phase is equal to the expiratory phase What does tachypnea mean? What about bradypnea? abnormally rapid breathing abnormally slow breathing AD How about dyspnea? difficult or labored breathing Apnea means? (last boring one I promise. Maybe. Hopefully) temporary cessation of breathing (Unless you just think my quizlet sets are boring, I mean.) Important nursing guidelines fo...

What does bronchovesicular mean? the definition of a basic breath sound inspiratory phase is equal to the expiratory phase What does tachypnea mean? What about bradypnea? abnormally rapid breathing abnormally slow breathing How about dyspnea? difficult or labored breathing Apnea means? (last boring one I promise. Maybe. Hopefully) temporary cessation of breathing (Unless you just think my quizlet sets are boring, I mean.) Important nursing guidelines for effect...

NSG 318 Final Exam Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2023/24 (100% Verified & A+ Graded) Acquired resistance - ANSWER type of resistance that is caused by prior exposure to an antibiotic. this can cause an antibiotic to not be effective as it once was for a certain bacteria Acyclovir (Zovarix) - ANSWER antiviral drug used for the treatment of herpes simplex virus and varicella important to increase fluids phlebitis (check site before and throughout therapy), increased bleeding time nephrotoxi...

NSG 318 Final Exam Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2023/24 (100% Verified & A+ Graded) Acquired resistance - ANSWER type of resistance that is caused by prior exposure to an antibiotic. this can cause an antibiotic to not be effective as it once was for a certain bacteria Acyclovir (Zovarix) - ANSWER antiviral drug used for the treatment of herpes simplex virus and varicella important to increase fluids phlebitis (check site before and throughout therapy), increased bleeding time nephrotoxi...

NSG 318 Final Exam Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2023/24 (100% Verified & A+ Graded) Acquired resistance - ANSWER type of resistance that is caused by prior exposure to an antibiotic. this can cause an antibiotic to not be effective as it once was for a certain bacteria Acyclovir (Zovarix) - ANSWER antiviral drug used for the treatment of herpes simplex virus and varicella important to increase fluids phlebitis (check site before and throughout therapy), increased bleeding time nephrotoxi...

6 Common Classes of Antibiotics to Know 1. Penicillin and Extended Spectrum Penicillin 2. Tetracycline 3. Sulfonamide 4. Cephalosporins (1-3 Generations) 5. Fluroquinolones (2-4 Generations) 6. Macrolides 5 Miscellaneous Classes of Antibiotics to Know 1. Imidazolidinedione (Nitrofurantoin)- Only for urinary 2. Nitroimidazole (Flagyl) - Anaerobic pathogens only 3. Lincosamide (Clindamycin)-Gram + anaerobes 4. Oxazolidinone (Zyvox, Sivextro) 5. Glycopeptide (Vancomycin)-Gram + Anae...

NSG 318 Final Exam Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2023/24 (100% Verified & A+ Graded) Acquired resistance - ANSWER type of resistance that is caused by prior exposure to an antibiotic. this can cause an antibiotic to not be effective as it once was for a certain bacteria Acyclovir (Zovarix) - ANSWER antiviral drug used for the treatment of herpes simplex virus and varicella important to increase fluids phlebitis (check site before and throughout therapy), increased bleeding time nephrotoxi...

NSG 318 Final Exam Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2023/24 (100% Verified & A+ Graded) Acquired resistance - ANSWER type of resistance that is caused by prior exposure to an antibiotic. this can cause an antibiotic to not be effective as it once was for a certain bacteria Acyclovir (Zovarix) - ANSWER antiviral drug used for the treatment of herpes simplex virus and varicella important to increase fluids phlebitis (check site before and throughout therapy), increased bleeding time nephrotoxi...

Affect: Outward expression of mood or emotion. Afferent nerve pathway: Transmits sensory impulses to the brain. Astigmatism: Asymmetric focus of light on the retina. Chalazion: Cyst of the meiobiam gland. Hyperopia: Farsightedness. Keratitis: Inflammation of the cornea. Myopia: Nearsightedness. Stye: Inflammation of an eyelash follicle or sebaceous gland. What are some danger signs of eye disease? Persistent redness, continuous pai...