Seizure triggers - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is included in the central nervous system? - brain and spinal cord What is included in the peripheral nervous system? - cranial nerves, spinal nerves, ganglia What does the peripheral nervouse system act as? - relay station What three types of headaches impact quality of life? - migraine, tension, cluster What is the pain assessment guideline for migraine headaches? - P - provoking (what triggers) Q - quality (is it pulsating or throbbing) R - radiation (is it unilateral and supra r...

1. Your client attempted suicide with a medication overdose. Which intervention would be most effective in preventing an adolescent from attempting suicide again? a. Assessing his financial level b. Help him learn better problem -solving skills at school c. Coordinate involvement of a mental health provider to allow child to express feelings d. Encourage him to make more friends at his after-school job 2. The nurse evaluates teaching provided to a school age child and parents about the m...

ATI PHARMACOLOGY CMS PRACTICE EXAM FORM B| 2023/ 2024 NEW!!! QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS 1. A nurse is reinforcing teaching w/ a client who is newly diagnosed with hypertension and is taking metoprolol. The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following manifestations to the provider as an adverse effect of this medication? a. Tachycardia b. Tinnitus c. Peripheral edema d. Urinary retention: ~ Answer: Peripheral edema Rat: The nurse shoul...

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus about adverse effects of metformin. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following findings as manifestations of lactic acidosis? (Select all that apply.) Muscle pain Hyperventilation Weight gain Constipation Dizziness (Ans- Muscle pain Hyperventilation Dizziness A nurse is caring for a client who has a 10-year history of alcohol use disorder and is experiencing acute...

RNRS 396 ATI MED-SURG ATI STUDY GUIDE 2023-2024 COMPLETE SOLUTION 100% CORRECT. ATI MED-SURG ATI STUDY GUIDE 2023-2024 . I. NERVOUS SYSTEM: 1. Cerebral Angiogram: - Allows for visualization of cerebral blood vessels. A catheter is placed into an artery (usually in the groin) and threaded up the blood vessels in the brain, dye is injected, x-ray are taken. ▪ Pre-procedure: ▪ NPO 4-6 hrs prior. ▪ Assess for allergy to iodine or shellfish. ▪ Assess kidney function (BUN, creatinine)...

continuous bladder irrigation - Answer- 3 way lumen -inflating the balloon w 30ml -instillation -outflow continuous irrigation may be used w/ what? - Answer- TURP The amount of fluid recovered in the drainage bag must equal... - Answer- amount of fluid instilled (secondary hemorrhage may occur from over-distention) what should an RN do if pt c/o pain w/ continuous irrigation? - Answer- exam tubing. irrigate drainage system w/ fluid (50ml) if indicated: clear obstruction con...

1. A nurse is caring for a client who who has had a stroke involving the right hemisphere. Which of the following alterations in function should the nurse expect? A. Difficulty reading Rationale: The left hemisphere is the center for language, mathematic skills and thinking analytically. A client who is unable to read following a stroke would have involvement of the left hemisphere. B. Inability to recognize his family members Rationale: The right hemisphere is involved with visual and spati...

Final Exam: NUR2755/ NUR 2755 (Latest 2023 / 2024) Multidimensional Care IV |Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct - Rasmussen Q: Migraine triggers Answer: -Caffeine -Red wine -MSG -Foods high in tyramine (aged cheeses, cultured food like yogurt) Q: Migraine abortive therapy Answer: Acetaminophen, ibuprofen, naproxen, triptans, er- gotamine derivatives Q: Migraine preventative therapy Answer: Beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, an...

Test Bank - Applied Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Nurse 1ST Edition Lucie By Dlugasch, Lachel Story | Complete 2023/2024. A 50-year-old man is having an acute myocardial infarction and will be administered recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA). The medication activates plasminogen in order to: A) decrease platelet adhesion. B) increase clotting time. C) promote fibrinolysis. D) promote coronary vasodilation. Ans: C Complexity: Easy Ahead: Hematopoietic System Subj...

Exam 1: NR283 / NR 283 (New 2024/2025 Update) Pathophysiology | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct | A Grade -Chamberlain precipitating factor is a condition that triggers an acute episode, such as a seizure in an individual with a seizure disorder. QUESTION Pyroptosis Answer: results in the lysis or dissolution of the cell, releasing destructive lysosomal enzymes into the tissue, which cause inflammation (swelling, redness, and pain), as ...

Exam 3: NUR210/ NUR 210 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Transition to Practice-Capstone | Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – Fortis Q: interventions for myasthenia gravis space out activity small easy meals schedule medication before meals avoid extreme temperatures and exervise (this included PT) avoid crowds plenty of sleep decrease emotional stress monitor airway, status and ability to cough Q: PTSD Intervention Answer: -Help identify b...