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Propylthiouracil (PTU)  Hyperthyroidism CNS: drowsiness, headache, paresthesia, vertigo CV: edema, vasculitis GI: HEPATOTOXICITY, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of taste What is emphysema?  destruction of alveolar wall and of the pulmonary capillary bed leading to decreased ability to oxygenate blood What is bronchitis?  - inflammation of the bronchi - thick excessive bronchial secretions Can you cure COPD?  Not curable, but is preventable. Also, can be managed once di...

A patient who has a diagnosis of chronic bronchitis is experiencing an acute exacerbation. Assessments include increasing dyspnea and a cough producing thick, purulent mucus. Which class of medications should the healthcare provider to administer first? A Leukotriene inhibitor B Beta-2 agonist C Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent D Mucolytic  B Beta-2 agonist For a patient who is in the late stages of chronic bronchitis, which of the following would indicate the patient has...

Propylthiouracil (PTU)  Hyperthyroidism CNS: drowsiness, headache, paresthesia, vertigo CV: edema, vasculitis GI: HEPATOTOXICITY, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of taste What is emphysema?  destruction of alveolar wall and of the pulmonary capillary bed leading to decreased ability to oxygenate blood What is bronchitis?  - inflammation of the bronchi - thick excessive bronchial secretions Can you cure COPD?  Not curable, but is preventable. Also, can be managed once di...

The nurse is assigned to care for an adult client who had a stroke and is aphasic. Which interventions should the nurse use for communicating with the client? Select all that apply 1. Face the client when talking. 2. Speak slowly and maintain eye contact. 3. Use gestures when talking to enhance words. 4. Avoid the use of body language when talking to the client. 5. Give the client directions using short phrases and simple terms. 6. Phrase what was said differently the second time, if the...

Function of blood  transportation, regulation, protection (also clotting factors) What are the two parts of blood?  1. plasma 2. formed elements What do the formed elements consist of?  red blood cells (erythrocytes) white blood cells (leukocytes) platelets (thrombocytes) What does a red blood cell do?  Transports oxygen around the body What do white blood cells do?  fight infection What helps blood clot?  platelets blood formation is known as 2 0 2 4 /2025 | ©...

A patient reports they do not eat enough iodine in their diet. What condition are they most susceptible to? A. Pheochromocytoma B. Hyperthyroidism C. Thyroid Storm D. Hypothyroidism  D. Hypothyroidism Iodine helps make T3 and T4....if a person does not consume enough iodine they are at risk for developing HYPOTHYROIDISM. A patient is being discharged home for treatment of hypothyroidism. Which medication is most commonly prescribed for this condition? A. Tapazole 2 0 2 4 /2025 ...

Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)  Usually caused by strains of Staphylococcus aureus toxins that can produce shock, coagulation defects, and tissue damage if they enter the bloodstream Toxic shock is cause by  Use of high-absorbency tampons Use of a diaphragm or cervical cap for contraception Toxic shock S/S  Sudden spiking fever Flulike symptoms Hypotension Generalized rash that resembles a sunburn Skin peeling from palms of hands and soles of feet after 1 to 2 weeks of the illne...

prenatal ultrasound  To evaluate baby's growth and development. Evaluates for possible problems and diagnose. Done during first tri to confirm pregnancy. Done during second tri to show anatomic details. amniocentesis  needle puncture of the amniotic sac to withdraw amniotic fluid for analysis. Can induce miscarriage in early pregnancy. RhoGAM  Used to prevent an immune response to Rh positive blood in people with an Rh negative blood type. Mother negative baby positive. ...

A nurse is teaching a parent how to administer antibiotics at home to a toddler with acute otitis media. Which statement by the parent indicates that teaching has been successful? 1. "I'll give the antibiotics for the full 10-day course of treatment." 2. "I'll give the antibiotics until my child's ear pain is gone." 3. "Whenever my child is cranky or pulls on an ear, I'll give a dose of antibiotics." 4. "If the ear pain is gone, there's no need to see th...

A pregnant woman's amniotic membranes rupture. Prolapsed umbilical cord is suspected. What intervention would be the top priority? a. Placing the woman in the knee-chest position b. Covering the cord in sterile gauze soaked in saline c. Preparing the woman for a cesarean birth d. Starting oxygen by face mask  A The woman is assisted into a position (e.g., modified Sims position, Trendelenburg position, or the knee-chest position, on all fours) in which gravity keeps the pressure ...