Allergies and hay fever - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Allergies related to Latex Allergy : Hay fever, Asthma, Egg/Avocodo/Peaches/Potato/Bananna allergies Diagnosis that can cause Intraoperative Complications : Heart disease, chronic pain, bleeding disorders, respiratory infections, sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus, fever, immunological disorders. Main classes of drugs that should be considered post operatively : Antibiotics, Antidepressants, Anti-Hypertensives + Disrhythmics, Anticoagulants, Insulin, Herbal supplements. Potentiates the effe...

NR 507 Midterm Questions with Complete Solutions Hypersensitivity: Type 1 -Mediated IgE -inflammation due to mast cell degranultion -anaphylactic, asthma, hay fever treatment: epinephrine Hypersensitivity: Type 2 -Cytotoxic reaction: tissue specific -binds to the antigen ON THE CELL SURFACE -macrophages are primary effectors cells involved cause tissue damage or alter function Hypersensitivity 2 -Graves Disease (hyperthyroidism) -alters function not destroy -blood transfusions reaction- transf...

Indiana QMA State Test Correctly Answered. Antihistamines: Action/Uses - CORRECT ANSWER Combat the effects of histamine; treat motion sickness and allergic reaction Antihistamines: side effects - CORRECT ANSWER Drowsiness, dizziness, loss of appetite, dry mouth, urinary retention Antihistamines: medications - CORRECT ANSWER Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Loratadine (Claritin) Phenergen (Promethazine) Dimetapp (brompheniramine) Antihistamines N.C. - CORRECT ANSWER Use with caution wit...

. A patient presents at the clinic complaining of vaginal itching and a clear discharge. The patient reports to the nurse that she has been taking an oral antibiotic for 10 days. The nurse is aware that the patient is experiencing what? A) An adverse reaction from the antibiotic B) A drug toxicity effect of the antibiotic C) An overdose of the drug that is damaging to more than one body system D) A superinfection caused by the antibiotic, which has destroyed normal flora Ans: D Feedback:...

FOCUSED SOAP- Tina Jones- HEENT 2024 with complete solution CC – “My throat is sore and itchy and my nose won’t stop running” HPI -- Tina Jones is a pleasant and reliable 28-year-old African American female who came to the clinic with complaints of a sore and itchy throat as well as runny nose for the past week. The symptoms started a week ago and have been constant with no aggravating factors. She rates her throat pain 4/10 with increased pain while swallowing. She states that thr...

A patient who is being admitted to the surgical unit for a hysterectomy paces the floor, repeatedly saying, "I just want this over." What should the nurse do to promote a positive surgical outcome for the patient? a. Ask the patient what her specific concerns are about the surgery. b. Reassure the patient that the surgery will be over soon and she will be fine. c. Redirect the patient's attention to the necessary preoperative preparations. d. Tell the patient she should not be so anxiou...

Adult 2: AHN-447 Exam 2 Questions And Answers 2023 Rhinitis - Ans-- inflammation of nasal mucosa - "hay fever" or "allergies" Rhinitis Manifestations - Ans-- headache - nasal irritation and congestion - sneezing and rhinorrhea Rhinitis Interventions - Ans-- antihistamines, leukotriene inhibitors, mast cell stabilizers, decongestants, antipyretics, antibiotics - supportive therapy - complementary and alternative therapy -- vitamin c, zinc, etc Sinusitis - Ans-- inflammation of sinu...

A patient who is being admitted to the surgical unit for a hysterectomy paces the floor, repeatedly saying, "I just want this over." What should the nurse do to promote a positive surgical outcome for the patient? a. Ask the patient what her specific concerns are about the surgery. b. Reassure the patient that the surgery will be over soon and she will be fine. c. Redirect the patient's attention to the necessary preoperative preparations. d. Tell the patient she should not be so anxiou...

HESI Diagnostic Exam- Integration Questions And Answers During a one-to-one session with the nurse, a female admitted for chronic depression and attempted suicide discloses experiences of sexual promiscuity and prostitution. When the nurse asks the client if she was ever sexually abused as a child, the client says, "I don't remember, but my mother ran my father off when I was five." The nurse should recognize that the client may be using which defense mechanism? A. Denial B. Repressio...

Antihistamines: Action/Uses - Answer-Combat the effects of histamine; treat motion sickness and allergic reaction Antihistamines: side effects - Answer-Drowsiness, dizziness, loss of appetite, dry mouth, urinary retention Antihistamines: medications - Answer-Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Loratadine (Claritin) Phenergen (Promethazine) Dimetapp (brompheniramine) Antihistamines N.C. - Answer-Use with caution with cardiac conditions, men with prostate conditions Encourage fluids May develop t...