Miosis vs mydriasis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

HERPETIC WHITLOW - ANSWER-Painful grouped vesicles on an erythematous base located on the distal finger Cause: Infection with HSV Treatment: Self-limiting disease Antiviral (e.g., acyclovir) may be beneficial ONYCHOCRYPTOSIS/ INGROWN NAILS - ANSWER-Inflammation and soft tissue hypertrophy +/− secondary infection occurring when the lateral edge of the nail plate impinges on the nail fold ONYCHOCRYPTOSIS Cause: Onychomycosis Incorrect technique of nail cutting Repetitive trauma Po...

Normal *oral temperature* - Answer 98.6 F Normal *rectal and tympanic temperature* - Answer 99.6 F Normal *axillary temperature* - Answer 97.6 F Normal *temperature range* - Answer 96.0-99.5 F or 35.0- 37.5 C Normal *adult pulse* - Answer 60-100 bpm Normal *newborn pulse* - Answer 120-160 Normal *elderly pulse* - Answer 70-80 bpm Normal *adult respiratory rate* - Answer 14-18 cycles per minute Normal *newborn respiratory rate* - Answer 44 cycles per minute Normal *adul...

USMLE STEP 1 Pharmacology Final Exam Review USMLE STEP 1 Pharmacology Final Exam Review What are the major functions of the α1 receptor? Increase vascular smooth muscle contraction, increase pupillary dilator muscle contraction (mydriasis), increase intestinal and bladder sphincter muscle contraction What are the major functions of the α2 receptor? Decrease sympathetic outflow, decrease insulin release, decrease lipolysis, increase platelet aggregation, decrease aqueous humor producti...

Rule of B's for ABGs if the pH and the Bicarb are Both in the same direction it is metaBolic normal pH normal Bicarb pH: 7.35-7.45 Bicarb: 22-26 Kussmul respirations MACkussmul= metabolic acidosis S&S of acid-base imbalance as the pH goes, so goes my patient except for potassium UP: (alkolosis):decreased K+, highest risk for seizures DOWN: (acidosis): increased K+, highest risk for respiratory arrest causes of respiratory acid-base imbalance lung=res...

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NP board exam review: Class book 207 Questions with Verified Answers A patient has hyperactive reflexes of the lower extremities. The adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner assesses for ankle clonus by: - CORRECT ANSWER sharply dorsiflexing and maintaining the foot in this position, while supporting the knee. A 15-year-old patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus reports elevated blood glucose levels in the morning. The adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner determines tha...

AGACNP Exam Review 909 Questions with Verified Answers Scope of Practice - CORRECT ANSWER Based on legal allowances in each state, individual state nurse practice acts providing guidelines for nursing practice Key elements of the NP role include - CORRECT ANSWER integration of care across the acute illness continuum with collaboration and coordination of care; research based clinical practices, clinical leadership, family assessment, and discharge planning Standards of Advanced Practi...

Optic nerve function (II) - ANSWER-Vision Oculomotor - ANSWER-Pupil size and eyelid movement Trochlear (IV) - ANSWER-Movement of eye downward and inward, convergence Heart murmurs are characterized by - ANSWER-Duration, timing and pitch Abducens (VI) - ANSWER-Lateral eye movement Ptosis - ANSWER-Eye lid dropping abnormal palpebral fissures - ANSWER-Angle and length of eyelid opening - downs or fetal alcohol syndrome Ciliary body - ANSWER-Muscle responsible for changing shape...

AP PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICE TEST I (WITH EXPLANATIONS) EXAM 2023 Which of the following is an example of habituation? (A) The first time Ilene wear high-heeled shoes, she finds them extremely uncomfortable. (B) Ilene can only tolerate wearing high-heeled shoes for a few hours because they hurt. (C) Ilene wore high-heeled shoes for the first time two weeks ago; now she wears them every day. (D) High-heeled shoes always hurt Ilene's fee, but she forces herself to wear them because they ...

AP PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICE TEST I (WITH EXPLANATIONS) EXAM 2023 Which of the following is an example of habituation? (A) The first time Ilene wear high-heeled shoes, she finds them extremely uncomfortable. (B) Ilene can only tolerate wearing high-heeled shoes for a few hours because they hurt. (C) Ilene wore high-heeled shoes for the first time two weeks ago; now she wears them every day. (D) High-heeled shoes always hurt Ilene's fee, but she forces herself to wear them because they ...