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REVIEW FOR EXAM 3 Pathogenesis of Atherosclerosis 1. Pathogenesis of atherosclerosis­know the specific steps and the changes that take place in the endothelium Pathogenesis: - Atherogenic stimuli (inflammation) or mechanical injury: cells express adhesion molecules and growth factors that lead to recruitment of leukocytes in inflammatory response to injury - Leukocytes adhere and migrate into vessel wall, localize sub­endothelially a...

What class of medication is amitriptyline and why is this medication used as an adjuvant medication for pain? • Therapeutic class: Antidepressant • Pharmacological class: Tricyclic Antidepressant (TCA) • Used as an adjuvant med for pain because it treats chronic pain syndromes, such as neuropathic pain, by potentiating both serotonin and norepinephrine in the CNS. A nurse is caring for a client prescribed the inhaled glucocorticoid beclomethasone (QVAR) for the treatment of asthma. W...

NUR 2204C 2019 NCLEX RN Cram Sheet This NCLEX-RN cram sheet or cheat sheet can help you prepare as it contains condensed facts about the nurse licensure exam itself and key nursing information. When your time to take the NCLEX comes, you can write or transfer these vital information from your head to a blank sheet of paper provided by the testing center. Please download only at N as we continually update this cram sheet. 1. TEST INFORMATION • Six hours – the maximum time allotted for t...

Correct NCLEX-PN review test 2023 What is the nursing process? - CORRECT ANSWER-Assess Forming nursing diagnosis Planning and Goal Setting Implementation Evaluation What are some therapeutic communication barriers? - CORRECT ANSWER-Giving advice, judging, stereotyping, being defensive, appearing distracted or uninterested, agreeing or disagreeing, appearing biased, not being a good listener or excessive probing What is HELLP Syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWER-This is preeclampsia with Liver...

Correct NCLEX-PN review test 2023 What is the nursing process? - CORRECT ANSWER-Assess Forming nursing diagnosis Planning and Goal Setting Implementation Evaluation What are some therapeutic communication barriers? - CORRECT ANSWER-Giving advice, judging, stereotyping, being defensive, appearing distracted or uninterested, agreeing or disagreeing, appearing biased, not being a good listener or excessive probing What is HELLP Syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWER-This is preeclampsia with Liver...

Exam (elaborations) NUR 2204C 2019 NCLEX RN Cram Sheet • Six hours – the maximum time allotted for the NCLEX is 6 hours. • Take breaks – Take breaks if you need a time out or need to move around. First optional break is offered after 2 hours of testing, next is offered after 3.5 hours of testing. All breaks count to your allotted six hours. • 75/265 – the minimum number of question you can answer is 75 and a maximum of 265. Of the 75 questions, 60 will be scored que...

1 Medication administration-Eye  Mydriatics (apraclonidine/Iopidine) - Dilate the pupil  Reduces IOP 23-39% by stimulating alpha2 & beta2 receptors  Prevents ocular vasoconstriction-reduces ocular bp as well as aqueous humor formation  Used to inhibit perioperative IOP increases rather than treat glaucoma  Burning, eye pain, lacrimation, rare systemic effects: HTN, tachycardia, extrasystoles  Miotics (acetylcholine, pilocarpine)- Constrict the pupil  Cycloplegics (...

1 Medication administration-Eye  Mydriatics (apraclonidine/Iopidine) - Dilate the pupil  Reduces IOP 23-39% by stimulating alpha2 & beta2 receptors  Prevents ocular vasoconstriction-reduces ocular bp as well as aqueous humor formation  Used to inhibit perioperative IOP increases rather than treat glaucoma  Burning, eye pain, lacrimation, rare systemic effects: HTN, tachycardia, extrasystoles  Miotics (acetylcholine, pilocarpine)- Constrict the pupil  Cycloplegics (atropine, ...

1. Mr. Holloway presents to your clinic with a significantly swollen, painful big toe and you diagnose him with gout. Of the following options which would be the best treatment for Mr. Holloway? a. A cetaminophen with codeine b. Low-dose colchicine c. High-dose colchicine d. High-dose aspirin Low-dose colchicine. Low-dose colchicine is 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg one hour later or 1.8 mg total. High-dose colchicine is 1.2 mg followed by 0.6 mg Q4 to Q6 hours or 4.8 mg total. The difference between...

1 Medication administration-Eye  Mydriatics (apraclonidine/Iopidine) - Dilate the pupil  Reduces IOP 23-39% by stimulating alpha2 & beta2 receptors  Prevents ocular vasoconstriction-reduces ocular bp as well as aqueous humor formation  Used to inhibit perioperative IOP increases rather than treat glaucoma  Burning, eye pain, lacrimation, rare systemic effects: HTN, tachycardia, extrasystoles  Miotics (acetylcholine, pilocarpine)- Constrict the pupil  Cycloplegics (atropine, ...