Mucomyst acetylcysteine Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Midterm Exam: NR574/ NR 574 (2023/2024 Latest Update) Acute Care Practicum Review | Week 1-4| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Chamberlain Q: What is a TIPS procedure? Answer: The TIPS procedure bypasses a portion of the hepatic circulation by shunting blood flow from the portal vein to the hepatic vein -This reduces portal pressure and minimizes back pressure on the splanchnic organs. This also decreases the likelihood of bleeding from the esophageal varies and reduces the...

A client has myxedema, which results from a deficiency of thyroid hormone synthesis in adults. The nurse knows that which medication would be contraindicated for this client? - Correct Answer-Pentobarbital sodium (Nembutal Sodium) for sleep. The healthcare provider prescribes oxytocin (Pitocin) 0.5 milliunits/minute for a client in labor. One liter Ringer's Lactate with 10 units of oxytocin (Pitocin) is infusing. The nurse should program the infusion pump at how many ml/hour? - Correct Answe...

Aspirin - - Anti-platelet, anti-pyretic, anti-inflammatory & analgesic - Overuse causes - tinnitus (ringing in the ears) - NO children - Reye syndrome - Can be enteric coated - Used to prevent strokes, MI Heparin Antidote - - Protamine sulphate Mucomyst (acetylcysteine) - acetaminophen antidote carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet) - - Signs of Parkinson's disease: Shuffled gait, bradykinesia, tremors, muscle rigidity - Serious adverse effect: thoughts of suicide Duo-Nebulizer - - Aerosol trea...

2023 NCLEX RN Exam Test Bank | 900 Actual Exam Q&A 100% Verified 1. Which individual is at greatest risk for developing hypertension? A. 45-year-old African American attorney B. 60-year-old Asian American shop owner C. 40-year-old Caucasian nurse D. 55-year-old Hispanic teacher 1. Answer: A: 45-year-old African American attorney The incidence of hypertension is greater among African Americans than other groups in the US. The incidence among the Hispanic population is rising. 2. A...

NCLEX RN EXAM 2022 TEST BANK 900 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS NCLEXRN-01-001 Question Tag: hypertension Question Category: Physiological Integrity, Reduction of Risk Potential Which individual is at greatest risk for developing hypertension? A. 45-year-old African-American attorney B. 60-year-old Asian-American shop owner C. 40-year-old Caucasian nurse D. 55-year-old Hispanic teacher Correct Answer: A: 45-year-old African American attorney Option A: African-Americans develop high blood p...

Correct Answer is C Rationale: A common complication of acetylcysteine administration is bronchospasm. When respiratory difficulties occur during a Mucomyst treatment, suspect bronchospasm and administer a bronchodilating agent. 4) An intubated patient's secretions tend to become thicker and harder to mobilize in which of the following conditions? 1. Absolute humidity of 18 mg H2O/L of gas 2. 48 mg of H2O/L of gas 3. Relative humidity of 100% at 25° C 4. A H2O vapor pressure of 47 ...

ATI pharmacology dosage calculation Complete Test A loading dose of acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) 8 grams, which is available as a 20% solution (200 mg acetylcysteine per ml) is prescribed by nasogastric tube for a client with acetaminophen toxicity. How many ml of diluent should be added to the medication to obtain a 1:4 concentration? (Enter the numerical value only. If rounding is required, round to the whole number.) {{Answer:- 120 A client who weighs 79 pounds is receiving clomipramine (Ana...

ADVANCED Med SURG LATEST 2023/2024 HESI Final RN V2 TEST BANK (COMPLETE 56 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS). SPRING QTR. VERIFIED-GRADED A+ 1. Pulmonary artery wedge pressure (SWAN GANZ) ● Assess/monitor for dysrhythmias 2. Pt w/ dysrhythmias (pg 99) ● Calcium of 7.2 (low) 3. LOW Cardiac output ● MI 4. Renal Failure (pg 79) ● 45% BUN 5. S/S of shock (pg 30) ● Hypotension, thready pulse 6. How to check for Carbon monoxide poisoning ● Cherry red mouth or tongue 7. Paracentesis ● E...

NUR 210 Exam 3 Latest Update Graded A+ Thiazide diuretic hydrochlorothiazide Loop diuretic Furosemide Osmotic Diuretic Mannitol Potassium sparing diuretic Spironolactone Beta-adrergic blockers end in -olol Beta-adrenergic blocker Metropolol Alpha-adrergic blockers end in -sin Alpha-adrergic blocker Prazosin Calcium Channel blockers end in -pine Calcium Channel Blocker Nifidipine Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors end in -pril Angiotensin-convert...

Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a post-infectious disorder causing nephropathy, hemolytic anemia, and thrombocytopenia. It is seen following upper respiratory illnesses and following GI infections after eating meat contaminated with bacteria. What enteric bacteria have been linked to HUS? A. Escherichia coli O157:H7. B. Clostridium difficile. C. Rotavirus. D. Vibrio cholera. - Answer- A: E. coli O157:H7 from contaminated ground meat is the most common bacterial cause of HUS although ot...

NU 150 Pharmacology Test 3 (Galen College) Questions and Answers 2023 NSAIDs (actions) - CORRECT ANSWER-Actions: Does not belong to steroid group of drugs Inhibit prostaglandin synthesis by inhibiting an enzyme that triggers pain and inflammation. NSAIDs (Therapeutic class) - CORRECT ANSWER-Anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Analgesic NSAIDs (examples) - CORRECT ANSWER-ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) indomethacin (Indocin) ketorolac (Toradol) naproxen (Naprosyn) piroxicam (Feldene) celecoxib (Ce...

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