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NUR 305 ATI Med Surg Neurosensory Exam Questions And Answers Graded A+ Assured Success New Update 2023/2024 With Rationales. ATI Medical/Surgical Neurosensory AH1 A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a brain tumor. Which of the following indicates cranial nerve involvement? A. Dysphagia B. Positive Babinski sign C. Decreased deep-tendon reflexes D. Ataxia Rationale: Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, can occur as a result of damage to cranial nerves IX (glossopharyngeal) o...

NRNP 6675-15; NRNP 6675 Week 6 Midterm Exam 2022 100% solved -Graded A+   NRNP 6675-15; NRNP 6675 Week 6 Midterm Exam 2022 100% solved -Graded A+ 1. Which of the following are risk factors for neuroleptic malignant syndrome? Select all that apply Age Rapid dose escalation Parental route of administration Higher potency typical antipsychotics 2. Antipsychotic medications provide D2 blockade in the mesocortical pathway causing which of the following effects? Reduces negative symptoms Increases e...

• Morphine - Answer- Opioid agonist: binds to the opioid mu-1 and mu-2 and kappa receptors in the CNS and alters pain perception and response Side effects: confusion, sedation, constipation, hypotension, respiratory depression Antidote= naloxene • Demerol - Answer- Opioid agonist mu-1 and mu-2 and kappa receptors. side effects: -Nausea - Vomiting - Euphoria - Dysphoria - Respiratory Depression Adverse effect: seizures Antidote= naloxene • Ativan • - Answer- Potentiates ...

phenytoin correct answers Dilantin anticonvulsant "phenyTOXIC" : can't talk, can't walk: push IV slow TX: chronic seizures Therapeutic Range: 10-20 (>20- hold RX) *report ataxia, hand tremor, slurred speech* *suicidal ideation, new rash (Steven Johnson)* gingival hyperplasia expected! urine discoloration is common. *alternative BC phenytoin levels correct answers 10-20 trihexyphenidyl correct answers Artane TX parkinson sx, EPS "tri hex" orthostatic hypotension ank...

ATI RN MEDICAL SURGICAL PROCTORED EXAM Q & As LATEST UPDATE 2022/2023 Verified ANSWERS RATED A+ RN ATI MEDICAL SURGICAL EXAM 2022/2023 A nurse is assessing a client who is preoperative and reports an allergy to bananas. Thenurse should recognize that the client is at risk for an allergic cross-reactivity to which of the following substances? a) adhesive tapeb) Latex c) Anesthetics d) povidone iodine A nurse on a medical unit is planning care for a group of clients. Which of the fol...

What is encephalitis? - inflammation or infection of the brain What causes encephalitis? - West Nile Virus Herpes What are the s/s of encephalitis? - High fever, N/V, stiff neck Flu like symptoms change in LOC photophobia pupil changes (dilate & less responsive to light) What is used to dx encephalitis? - lumbar puncture EEG CT (looks for mass) What are N/I for encephalitis? - Neuro checks Monitor for s/s of ICP Suction only resp compromised HOB 30-45 Decrease stimuli What is the...

Question 2. Which of the following is a potential acquired cause of thrombophilia? Question 3 Phalen’s test, 90°wrist flexion for 60 seconds, reproduces symptoms of: Ulnar tunnel syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome Tarsal tunnel syndrome Myofascial pain syndrome Question 4 Which patient would benefit most from screening for type 2 diabetes? A 30 year old female with unintended weight loss. A 25 year old male with family history of type 1 diabetes An obese female with recurrent vaginitis A 50 year...

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NRNP 6675-15; NRNP 6675 Week 6 Midterm Exam 2022 100% solved -Graded A+   NRNP 6675-15; NRNP 6675 Week 6 Midterm Exam 2022 100% solved -Graded A+ 1. Which of the following are risk factors for neuroleptic malignant syndrome? Select all that apply Age Rapid dose escalation Parental route of administration Higher potency typical antipsychotics 2. Antipsychotic medications provide D2 blockade in the mesocortical pathway causing which of the following effects? Reduces negative symptoms Increases e...

Sertraline (Zoloft) Major Side Effects correct answer: insomnia, somnolence, HA, dry mouth, sex dysfunction, nausea & diarrhea Fluoxetine (Prozac) Major Side Effect correct answer: Activating (UPPER); AGITATION, INSOMNIA, nausea, vomiting, sex dysfunction, GI, serotonin syndrome Paraoxetine (Paxil) Major Side Effects correct answer: Anticholinergic (can't see, can't sleep, can't shit, can't spit), CYP2D6 inhibitor, increases TCA, phenothiazines, Type 1C antiarrhythmics, ...