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Katzung & Trevor's Pharmacology: Examination and Board Review INTRODUCTION 1. A 3-year-old is brought to the emergency department having just ingested a large overdose of tolbutamide, an oral antidiabetic drug. Tolbutamide is a weak acid with a pKa of 5.3. It is capable of entering most tissues, including the brain. On physical examination, the heart rate is 100/min, blood pressure 90/50 mm Hg, and respiratory rate 20/min. Which of the following statements about this case of tolb...

Hesi Med Surg V1 Correct answers and Rationales 1. Guaiac Occult Test. What lab is most important? 2. Patient had BDP 3 months ago with dehydration. What would warrant the nurse immediate intervention? 3. A patient with Parkinson’s. “Freezes.” Pretends there is a crack on the floor and Carefully lifts leg and steps over. 4. Patient had Atrial Fibrillation and then AED was used. One minute later, Patient sudden goes in to ventricular Tachycardia. What should the nurse do? 5. Heart failure a...

1. Define diagnostic reasoning Reflective thinking because thhe process involves questioning one's thinking to determine if all possible avenues have been explored & if thhe conclusions that are bein g drawn are based on evidence. Seen as a kind of critical thinking. 2. What is subjective data? Anything thhe patient tells you or complains of regarding thheir symptoms Chief complaint HPI ROS 3. What is objective data? Anything YOU can see, touch, feel, hear, or smell as part of your exam Include...

How do you diagnose airway obstruction? - Correct answer-FEV1/FVC <70% Once airway obstruction is diagnosed, how do you determine whether it is d/t asthma or COPD? - Correct answer-Give pt bronchodilator. if >12% improvement of FEV1 then asthma The *Global* initiate for Chronic *Obstructive Lung Disease* (GOLD) categorizes airflow limitation into how many stages? - Correct answer-4 stages of COPD GOLD 1 spirometric findings - Correct answer-mild: FEV1/FVC = <70% FEV1 >80% pre...

A patient is diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and his endoscopic report reveals the presence of Barrett's epithelium. Which of the following information should the clinician include in the explanation of the pathology report? - CORRECT ANSWER A) This is a premalignant tissue. B) This tissue is resistant to gastric acid. C) This tissue supports healing of the esophagus. D) All of the above Answer D On further questioning, the 21-year-old patient with the...

-Chemo Side Effects o Nausea/vomiting (24-48 hr, can be delayed up to 1 week) Meningitis first step o Antibiotics - penicillin (ampicillin) AND cephalosporin o Corticosteroids Multiple sclerosis and urinary retention o Sensation of void heeded immediately (bed pan/urinal @ bedside) o Voiding schedule (start 1/5-2hr then extend) o Drink specific amt every 2 hour; urinate 30 min after w/ timer o Self-catherization Acute renal failure priority o Maintain fluids o Avoid...

HESI MENTAL HEALTH RN V1-V3 –NEW!! (I STUDIED THESE QUESTIONS AND SCORED A 1386)GUARANTEED PASS W/A+ ACTUAL SCREENSHOTS W/QUESTIONS & ANSWERS INCLUDED!!! A client on the mental health unit is becoming more agitated, shouting at the staff, and pacing in the hallway. When the PRN medication is offered, the client refuses the medication and defiantly sits on the floor in the middle of the unit hallway. What nursing intervention should the RN implement first? A. Transport of the client ...

1. A patient is 66 inches in height, weighing 200 pounds, and newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). Her fasting plasma glucose level is 215 mg/dL. What is the best initial treatment? a. No treatment at this time b. Diet and exercise for 6-week trial c. Diet, exercise, and oral medication d. Diet, exercise, and exogenous insulin ____ 2. The clinician suspects that a client seen in the office has hyperthyroidism. Which of the following tests should the clinician order on the i...

Test Bank For Wongs Essentials of Pediatric Nursing 11th Edition By Hockenberry Rodgers Wilson Test bank for Wong's Nursing Care of Infants and Children 11th Edition Authors: Marilyn J. Hockenberry PhD RN PPCNP-BC FAAN, David Wilson MS RN C (NIC) Table of Contents: (Test Bank from Chapter 1-34) Section I: Children, Their Families, and the Nurse Chapter 1: Perspectives of Pediatric Nursing Chapter 2: Social, Cultural, Religious, and Family Influences on Child Health Promotion Chapter 3:...

1 NSG 6440 Predictor test Typed Pre-Predictor 1) A 15 years old high school student with a mild sore throat and low-grade fever that has persisted for about 3 weeks. She reports general malaise, fatigue, and loss of appetite. The NP suspects mononucleosis. Which of the following is the LEAST appropriate intervention? a. Palpate the lymph nodes and spleen b. Examine the posterior oropharynx for petechiae c. Obtain a CBC, throat culture, and heterophil antibody test. d. Obtain an urina...