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NUR 337 Final Exam 2024 (Answered Verified Solution 0-9 CIWA score that indicates absent to minimal withdrwal 10-14 CIWA score that indicates mild withdrawal (treatment with medication is required) 15-20 CIWA score that indicates moderate withdrawal, strong risk of delirium tremens (shaking, confusion, hallucinations) >20 CIWA score that indicates severe withdrawal B12 Administer this to prevent Wernicke's syndrome 4; 8 Determine CIAW-Ar score every ___ hours until it is < _...

NUR 337 Final Exam Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 | Graded A+ **What is the CIWA score range indicating absent to minimal withdrawal symptoms?** The CIWA score ranging from 0 to 9 indicates absent to minimal withdrawal symptoms. The correct answer is 0-9. **What is the CIWA score range indicating mild withdrawal requiring medication treatment?** The CIWA score ranging from 10 to 14 indicates mild withdrawal requiring medication treatment. The correct answer...

ATI 101 PHARMACOLOGY ASSESSMENT B 2023 MULTICHOICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a client who is receiving heparin via continuous IV infusion for deep-vein thrombosis. The nurse should discontinue the medication infusion for which of the following client findings? A) Potassium mEq/L B) aPTT times the control C) Hemoglobin g/dL D) Platelets 96,000/mm^3 D) Platelets 96,000/mm^3 A nurse is preparing to administer dextrose 5% in water (D5W) 400 mL...

CIWA score that indicates absent to minimal withdrwal Ans: 0-9 CIWA score that indicates mild withdrawal (treatment with medication is required) Ans: 10-14 CIWA score that indicates moderate withdrawal, strong risk of delirium tremens (shaking, confusion, hallucinations) Ans: 15-20 CIWA score that indicates severe withdrawal Ans: >20 Administer this to prevent Wernicke's syndrome Ans: B12 2 Determine CIAW-Ar score every ___ hours until it is < ___ for 24 hours to assess needs...

Substance use signs and symptoms ~Fatigue ~Insomnia ~Headaches ~Seizure disorder ~Changes in mood ~Anorexia, weight loss ~Vague physical complaints ~Overabundant use of mouthwash or toiletries ~Appearing older than stated age, unkempt appearance ~Leisure activities that involve alcohol and/or other drugs ~Sexual dysfunction, decreased libido, erectile dysfunction ~Trauma secondary to falls, auto accidents, fights, or b...

FNP Board Review - Psychology (Fitzgerald) Lorazepam or oxazepam is the preferred benzodiazepine for treating alcohol withdrawal symptoms when there is a concomitant history of: A. seizure disorder. B. folate deficiency anemia. C. multiple substance abuse. D. hepatic dysfunction. - D Which of the following agents offers an intervention for the control of tremor and tachycardia associated with alcohol withdrawal? A. phenobarbital B. clonidine C. verapamil D. naltrexone - B ...

ATI PN Pharmacology Proctored Exam A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has peptic ulcer disease and is to start a new prescription for sucralfate. Which of the following actions of sucralfate should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Decreases stomach acid secretion B. Neutralizes acids in the stomach C. Forms a protective barrier over ulcers D. Treats ulcers by eradicating H. pylori A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has multiple sclerosis and a new prescr...

ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROTORED EXAM 2019/ PHARMACOLOGY ATI PROCTORED EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS UPDATED 2022/2023 A nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a client who is receiving heparin via continuous IV infusion for deep-vein thrombosis. The nurse should discontinue the medication infusion for which of the following client findings? A) Potassium mEq/L B) aPTT times the control C) Hemoglobin g/dL D) Platelets 96,000/mm^3 D) Platelets 96,000/mm^3 A nurse is preparing to ad...

All of the following are questions on the CAGE questionnaire EXCEPT? a. Have you ever felt the need to cut down on your drinking? b. Have you ever felt annoyed by others criticizing your drinking? c. Have you ever experienced delirium tremens? d. Have you ever felt guilty about your drinking? c. Have you ever experienced delirium tremens? Delirium tremens are a severe form of alcohol withdrawal which is not included on the CAGE questionnaire. Delirium tremens usually occur three days int...

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing acute alcohol withdrawal. For which of the following client outcomes should the nurse administer chlordiazepoxide? correct answer: A: Prevent delirium tremens A nurse is teaching a client about the use of risedronate for the treatment of osteoporosis. The nurse should identify which of the following statements as an indication that the client understands the teaching? correct answer: A: "I should sit up 30 minutes after taking the risedron...