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Exam 1: NUR 210/ NUR210 (NEW 2023/ 2024) Principles of Pharmacology Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Galen QUESTION Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) Answer: a rare but fatal condition associated with antipsychotics QUESTION S/S of NMS Answer: muscle rigidity, hyperthermia, dysrhythmias, and seizures, QUESTION Acute dystonia Answer: facial grimaing, involuntary upward eye movement, and muscle spasms of the tongue and face ...

Exam 4: NUR242/ NUR 242 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Galen Q: During an interview with a patient with a diagnosis of Parkinson disease (PD), which of the following speech patterns will the healthcare provider anticipate? A. Bubbly and spirited B. Clear and rhythmic C. Pressured and hurried D. Slow, slurred, and monotone Answer: D. Slow, slurred, and monotone Q: Select all the TRUE statements about...

Exam 4: NUR257 / NUR 257 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Concepts of Aging and Chronic Illness Exam Review | 100% Correct | Grade A - Galen Q: marked gait disorders are not normally a consequence of aging alone but more likely indicative of? Answer: underlying medical condition Q: gait disorders: arthritis of the knee may result in? Answer: ligamentous weakness & instability causing legs to give way or collapse Q: gait disorders: what disease may cause neuro damage & result in gait problems? Answer:...

NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing - Galen College of Nursing Test 4 Question: Patient has suction attached to NG/ OG tube but you need to administrate medication . What do you need to do? Answer: Unclamp the OG tube and clamp after administration of medication Wait 30-45 minutes to put suction back on Question: What to do if you need to give obese patient an injection? Answer: Get a bigger needle, ask last sight of injection, know what syringe size you need Question: As...

Exam 2: NUR 210/ NUR210 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Principles of Pharmacology Exam Review| Complete Guide| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Galen Q: Centrally acting muscle relaxants? Answer: Cyclobenzaprine Q: cyclobenzaprine? Answer: short term treatment of muscle spasms Q: cyclobenzaprine side effects? Answer: anticholinergic effects (drys up everything) drowsiness Dizziness Q: cyclobenzaprine adverse reactions? Answer: Orthostatic hypot...

Exam 4: NUR242/ NUR 242 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam Review| Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen Q: Pt. teaching for Raynauds disease Answer: Stop smoking, avoid cold and stress, wear warm clothing, take vasodilators as prescribed Q: Pt. teaching for Burgers Disease Answer: Use vasodilators as prescribed, smoking cessation, avoid injury to upper and lower extremities, can cause gangrene Q: S/S of Peripheral A...

Exam 4: NUR257/ NUR 257 (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Exam | 100% Correct| Grade A - Galen QUESTION a home health nurse visits a patient with impaired vision to assess for home safety. further teaching is required when the patient states Answer: i will continue to use a shaving razor QUESTION predisposing factors for recent dx of macular degeneration Answer: genetics smoking QUESTION open angle glaucoma observations (select...

Exam 2: NUR 210/ NUR210 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Principles of Pharmacology Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A | Galen Q: If a patient is taking an ace inhibitor and a dry hacking cough is noted the provider can switch the patient what? Answer: ARB Q: If patient is on a thiazide and or cortisone with digoxin they should be prescribed what? Answer: Potassium Supplement Q: What are the side effects and adverse reactions associated with statins? Answer...

Exam 2: NUR242/ NUR 242 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen Q: S/S of dehydration Answer: •Vital signs: hyperthermia, ST, thread pulse, hypotension, decrease CVP •Neuromusculoskeletal: Dizziness, syncope, confusion, weakness, fatigue •GI: thirst, dry furrowed tongue, N/V, anorexia, weight loss •Renal: Oliguria •Other signs: Diminish capillary refill, cool clammy skin, diaphoresis, sunken eyeballs, flat...

Exam 1: NUR 210/ NUR210 (NEW 2023/ 2024) Principles of Pharmacology Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| Graded A| Galen QUESTION Duration of Action? Answer: is the length of time the drug exerts a therapeutic effect. QUESTION Why are peak and trough draw levels important? Answer: because they are requested for drugs that have a narrow therapeutic and are considered toxic. QUESTION Peak Drug Levels? Answer: o Orally, the peak time is usually 2 to ...