Aspirin aka - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Hyperthyroidism/Grave's Disease/Thyrotoxicosis/"Thyroid Storm" (pg.111) Correct Answer Patient presents with weight loss, palpitations, nervousness, heat intolerance Exophthalmos (AKA proptosis) 'bulging of the eye' AVOID Aspirin (ASA) - Prevents binding of thyroglobulin, making the situation worse Treatment: IV Fluids 1st, Beta Blockers (Propanolol), Steroids (Dexamethasone), and Tylenol for fever. Septic Shock (pg.113) Correct Answer Someone who is in shock second degree to se...

out-of-hospital acute stroke care focuses on: correct answer: - rapid ID and assessment of pts with stroke - rapid transport w/ prearrival notification to facility capable of providing acute stroke care in-hospital acute stroke care correct answer: - ability to rapidly determine pt eligibility for fibrinolytic therapy - admin of fibrinolytic therapy to appropriate candidates, with availability of neurologic medical supervision within target times - consideration of new treatment options ...

Patient identifiers -Medical record number -home telephone number What lab values should a nurse monitor for a patient with chronic renal failure? ■ Urinalysis Hematuria, proteinuria, and alterations in specific gravity Serum creatinine - Gradual increase of 1 to 2 mg/dL per every 24 to 48 hr for acute renal failure (ARF) - Gradual increase over months to years for chronic renal failure (CRF) exceeding 4 mg/dL ■ Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) - 80 to 100 mg/dL within 1 week with...

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ATI Pharmacology Proctored Review All Answers Correct APAP / AKA? Tylenol aPTT therapeutic range 70-120 seconds ASA / AKA? Aspirin Benzo antidote Flumazenil Beta blockers use caution with: DM Bradycardia MG Hypotension Adrenal gland tumor Metabolic acidosis Causes of digoxin toxicityb Renal impairment Use of diuretics Dehydration Low potassium Hypomagnesemia Combining w/ other meds Hypothyroidism Taking too much Define Extra-pyramidal Symptoms. Drug...

Hyperthyroidism/Grave's Disease/Thyrotoxicosis/"Thyroid Storm" (pg.111) - Answer Patient presents with weight loss, palpitations, nervousness, heat intolerance Exophthalmos (AKA proptosis) 'bulging of the eye' AVOID Aspirin (ASA) - Prevents binding of thyroglobulin, making the situation worse Treatment: IV Fluids 1st, Beta Blockers (Propanolol), Steroids (Dexamethasone), and Tylenol for fever. Septic Shock (pg.113) - Answer Someone who is in shock second degree to sepsis (in...

Definition of Pharmacology/Drug correct answers study of or the science of drugs what is a drug? correct answers Any chemical that affects the physiology of a living organism how do drugs get their names? correct answers Every drug has 3 names: -Chemical Name: molecular structure -Generic Name: aka Nonproprietary name -Trade Name: aka proprietary name drug names correct answers -ibuprofen(Advil) -naproxen(Aleve) -diphenhydramine(Benadryl) -famotidine(PepcidAC) -omeprazole(...

Nose/nasal passages, sinuses, pharynx What consists of the upper airway? Larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, pulmonary alveoli What consists of the lower airway? Immediate hypersensitivity response that involves antigen-antibody reactions (IgE) What is the most severe type of allergic reaction? Liver What is the largest gland in the body? Pediatric patients What age group of patients will hypoxia occur much more rapidly in? Bradycardia is a sign relating to hy...

Rasmussen - MDC III - Final Exam, questions and answers| 100% accurate, graded A+ respiratory alkalosis high pH, low CO2 pH: 7.35-7.45 acidic-basic HCO3: 21-28 acidic-basic CO2: 45-35 acidic-basic metabolic acidosis low pH, low HCO3 pH: 7.35-7.45 acidic-basic HCO3: 21-28 acidic-basic CO2: 45-35 acidic-basic respiratory acidosis low pH, high CO2 pH: 7.35-7.45 acidic-basic HCO3: 21-28 acidic-basic CO2: 45-35 acidic-basic metabolic alkalosis high pH, high ...

Medication Administration Record (MAR) - a document that is completed as per agency policy to verify that a patient's medications were administered as prescribed Med Aide's responsibilites - To provide medications according to the 5 Rights, document meds given & observe/report changes to nurse. It is NOT your job to monitor!!! (Beyond scope of practice) Medication error is noticed - Report error to nurse immediately. Document. Observe for side effects. Temp? Pain? Life-threatening if bre...