Elderly experience these, except: A) increase in liver metabolic enzymes B) slower absorption of medications C) decline in kidney function D) higher incidence of drug interactions
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- A patient presents to the emergency department with symptoms of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, including headache, dizziness, and nausea. The nurse recognizes these signs and symptoms as indicative of: a) Hypoxemia b) Hypervolemia c) Hypoglycemia d) HypercapniaJuan Pedro is recently diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus and is presently taking oral hypoglycemic pills. He is known to be alcoholic for 20 years now. He consumes 60 mL of branded alcoholic drink every afternoon. At night, he complains of severe headache and takes 4 tablets of Acetaminophen (Tylenol) if pain is not tolerated. a.) Discuss the possible effects of alcohol to the health of Juan Pedro while he is taking 2 kinds of drugs.To help with the insomnia associated with thyroid hormone replacement therapy, the nurse will teach the patient to a) take half the dose at lunchtime and the other half 2 hours later.b )use a sedative to assist with falling asleep.c )take the dose upon awakening in the morning.d )reduce the dosage as needed if sleep is impaired.
- The nurse monitoring a patient for a therapeutic response to oral antidiabetic drugs will look for a) fewer episodes of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).b )weight loss of 5 pounds.c) hemoglobin A1C levels of less than 7%.d )glucose levels of 150 mg/dL6) Identify and briefly describe both a surgical and medical treatment for increased ICPWhen monitoring the laboratory values of a patient who is taking antithyroid drugs, the nurse knows to watch for a )increased platelet counts.b )decreased white blood cell counts.c) decreased blood urea nitrogen level.d )increased blood glucose levels.
- Explain the purpose of ICD-10 codes in the MS-DRG system. Describe how CMS uses the MS-DRG system and provide one (1) example of how the MS-DRG system affects reimbursement.how does mixed Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, atrial fibrillation (AF), hypercholesterolemia, high falls risk, pacemaker (PPM), Oedema, urinary incontinence, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), depression, total hip replacement – left, vision impaired, cognitive deficit impact on a person in their everyday life?After a patient has been treated for depression for 4 weeks, the nurse calls the patient to schedule a follow-up visit. What concern will the nurse assess for during the conversation with the patient? a )Weaknessb )Hallucinationsc )Suicidal ideationsd )Difficulty with urination
- While monitoring a patient who is receiving an infusion of a crystalloid solution, the nurse will monitor for which potential problem? a) Bradycardiab )Hypotensionc )Decreased skin turgord )Fluid overloadThe nurse administering a cholinergic-blocking drug to a patient who is experiencing drug-induced extrapyramidal effects would assess for which therapeutic effect?a) Decreased muscle rigidity and tremorsb) Increased heart ratec) Decreased bronchial secretionsd) Decreased GI motility and peristalsis37) Which of the following is a contraindication to the antiarrhythmic Amiodarone? A) Tachycardia B) Allergy to Lidocaine C) Bradycardia D) Hypertension