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-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...

Chemo Side Effects - Answer- o Nausea/vomiting (24-48 hr, can be delayed up to 1 week) Meningitis first step - Answer- o Antibiotics - penicillin (ampicillin) AND cephalosporin o Corticosteroids Multiple sclerosis and urinary retention - Answer- 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 - Answer- o M...

NR 565 MIDTERM EXAM (QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) VERRIFIED What are medication examples of Schedule II drugs? - CORRECT ANSWER--Ativan & Valium -Fentanyl -Oxycodone -Methadone What medications are Schedule III drugs? - CORRECT ANSWER--Xanax -Tramadol -anabolic steroids -<90mg of codeine What medications are Schedule IV drugs? - CORRECT ANSWER--Ativan -Tramadol -Methadone -Adderall Which schedule drugs can APRNs prescribe? - CORRECT ANSWER-Schedule II through Schedule IV exampl...

ONC General Practice Exam 50 Questions with Verified Answers To establish the diagnosis of osteoporosis, a patient's primary care provider orders a DEXA scan (dual energy x-ray absorptiometry). The patient asks the nurse, "How will the test show if I have osteoporosis?" The nurse's response should be based on knowledge that which of the following accurately describes this procedure? a. The patient will be given a radioactive isotope several hours before the scan, and its uptake into th...

ATI Comprehensive/ NCLEX Review 195 Questions with Verified Answers Endometiral infection usually occurs - CORRECT ANSWER with a prolonged rupture of membranes, not vacuum-assisted births. Intenstinal gas is a common side effect of - CORRECT ANSWER clients following a cesarean birth Cervical lacerations are common complications from - CORRECT ANSWER vacuum-assisted birth are rare but can include perineal, vaginal, or cervical lacerations When a client is experiencing a wound eviscera...

Professionalism in nursing ATI leadership Chapter one managing client care Critical thinking Assigning, delegating, and supervising 1. A nurse enters the room of a client and finds the client lying on the floor. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? a. Call the provider b. ask a staff member for assistance getting the client back in bed c. inspect the client for injuries d. instruct the client to ask for help if they need to get out of bed 2. An RN on a medical su...

ATI – NCLEX Predictor Remediation Study Guide Renal Calculi - Pain: Flank pain → Kidney or Ureter (if pain radiates → stones in ureter or bladder) Performing Ear Irrigation: Sterile technique, warm meds, pull up & back, tilt toward affected ear Thrombolytic Therapy (Stroke): Reteplase recombinant (rTPA – clot buster) w/ in 4.5 hours of initial symptoms Trach care: Dressing ∆, inner cannula ½ hydrogen peroxide, & stoma □ knot Head injury (changes in LOC): Length of ti...

HESI NURSING EXIT EXAM Part II Myxedema coma - CORRECT ANSWER-extreme hypothyroidism(abrupt med cessation), rare with a high mortality rate = decreased cardiac output leads to decreased tissue perfusion which leads to brain and organ depletion leading to multiorgan failure Myxedema coma treatment - CORRECT ANSWER-Replace thyroid hormone with Levothyroxine and give stress dose hydrocortisone; watch electrolytes, warm slowly and give ventilator support if needed Which adaptation of the...

ONC General Practice Exam 50 Questions with Verified Answers To establish the diagnosis of osteoporosis, a patient's primary care provider orders a DEXA scan (dual energy x-ray absorptiometry). The patient asks the nurse, "How will the test show if I have osteoporosis?" The nurse's response should be based on knowledge that which of the following accurately describes this procedure? a. The patient will be given a radioactive isotope several hours before the scan, and its uptake into th...

ATI Comprehensive/ NCLEX Exam Review Part 2 2023 Endometiral infection usually occurs *** with a prolonged rupture of membranes, not vacuum-assisted births. Intenstinal gas is a common side effect of *** clients following a cesarean birth Cervical lacerations are common complications from *** vacuum-assisted birth are rare but can include perineal, vaginal, or cervical lacerations When a client is experiencing a wound evisceration... *** the nurse should initially stay with the clien...