Meds that treat sepsis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

CNUR 302Five Levels of LOC - correct answer 1) Full consciousness [awake and alert, orientated, normal feeding] 2) confusion [disorientated, alert but inappropriate responses] 3)obtunded [child has limited responses to environment and falls asleep unless stimulation] 4) Stupor [child only responds to vigorous stimulation] 5) Coma [unable to arouse to any stimulus] GCS - correct answer -eye opening -verbal response -motor response Posturing - correct answer -Decorticate [flexion in ar...

Metformin Biguanide Adverse Effects - lactic acidosis; most are minor & GI related: N/V/D, abdominal pain, metallic taste, headache. Monitor fasting & postprandial glucose, HbA1c, Hepatic & renal failure Black Box: has been associated w/potentially fatal lactic acidosis Regular insulin (Humulin R, Novolin R) Uses - Short acting, Clear solution, given 15 min before a meal, Parenteral drug for DM; Also emergency management of ketoacidosis Regular insulin (Humulin R, Novolin R) Adverse Effects...

WGU D027 EXAM 2023 WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A Autosomal Dominant - ANSWER 1 parent has, 50% change of child having Autosomal Recessive - ANSWER Both parents are carriers, 25% change of child having, 50% chance child is a carrier. Cystic Fibrosis - ANSWER affects pancreas causing secretions in lungs 21st Trisomy - ANSWER Down Syndrome Klinefelter Syndrome (XXY) - ANSWER male has extra X, female like qualities Turner Syndrome - ANSWER Missing X in females Alpha Thalassemia - AN...

PCCN Master Exam 132 Questions with Verified Answers 1. Cardiac - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Cardiac Pt's EKG shows ST elevation in leads II, III, and aVF. Where is the MI? - CORRECT ANSWER Inferior wall MI, Right coronary artery "Reciprocal changes are often seen ini leads I and aVL" Pt's EKG shows ST elevation in leads V1 and V2. Where is the MI? - CORRECT ANSWER Septal area, Left Anterior Descending Artery Pt's EKG shows ST elevation in leads V3 and V4. Where is the MI? - CORRECT A...

ECCO: Caring for Patients with Hematologic Disorders Questions and Answers Already Passed A patient receiving warfarin with an elevated INR....admin of which reversal agent should nurse anticipate? - FFP - PCC - Vit K A patient being managed for atrial fibrillation develops sudden onset of chest pain with dyspnea. CT angio confirms a PE. Which intervention should the nurse next anticipate? Administration of subcutaneous Lovenox A nurse monitoring a patient who was bleeding and underwent plate...

Advanced Assessment Exam 1 review Anatomy of the Kidney: - The nephron is the functional unit of the kidney. - Normal GFR is 120-125. - If 75% of nephrons quit = renal insufficiency. - Kidneys are sensitive to changes in cardiac output. VOLUME DEPENDENT. A decrease in urine output indicates a decrease in cardiac output. - If the SBP is below 70 for over 40 minutes, the kidney will become hypo then ischemic. - If the SBP drops, the arterioles dilate. If the SBP elevate, arterioles constric...

Low Risk Neonate Test 180 Questions with Verified Answers Sodium bicarbonate should not be given unless... - CORRECT ANSWER -serum bicarbonate level <15-16mEq/L -PaCo2 level <40-45mmHg -adequate spontaneous or assisted ventilation -cause of acidosis is being assessed & treated signs of respiratory distress - CORRECT ANSWER -tachypnea, retractions, flaring or grunting persist beyond 1 hour after birth -any time severe or worsening tachypnea, retractions, flaring, or grunting devel...

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), what meds, and what do you have check first? - Emtricitabine/tenofovir gotta check Hep B first -apparently they kill hep B too, so if you suddenly stop the med, then reactivated hep B can lead to liver disease entry to balloon time for PCI! - 120 minutes time limit from onset of MI to balloon time - should get it done w/in 12 hours Absolute contraindications to Fibrinolysis - Previous hemorrhage stroke Previous ischemic stroke (4.5hrs-3months prior) Susp...

NR601 Final Exam Questions with Certified Solutions Diabetes Diagnostic criteria - 2 fasting BS > 126 -Random BS >200 if sx of DM present - A1C > 6.5 x2 - 2 hour plasma glucose (OGTT) >200 - Prediabetes 5.7-6.4 A1C Initial Tx of DM - Type 1: usually need hospitalization d/t being in crisis, endocrinology, daily basal & prandial insulin -Type 2: A1C <7.5: Nutritional therapy, physical activity, weight loss, monotherapy (usually metformin). >7.5 @ diagnosis or after 3 months: ad...

Normal creatinine levels? - Male: 0.6-1.2 Female: 0.5-1.1 Normal GFR? - 90-120ml/min At which GFR level does dialysis begin? - 15 S/S of acute glomerulonephritis? - Headache, increased BP, facial edema, malaise, low grade fever, weight fain, proteinuria, hematuria, and oliguria S/S of chronic glomerulonephritis? - Proteinuria and hematuria Lab findings for glomerulonephritis? - Increased BUN, CR Decreased albuminin Common se of hemodialysis? - Hypotension due to all of the blood an...