NS 660 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Deutetrabenazine (Austedo) : VMAT2- inhibitor -most commonly expected side effects: -drug interactions: -potentially serious adverse events: -FDA indications: Huntington's chorea and TD -lab work that should be monitored prior to starting and while on the medication: Haloperidol (Haldol) : -High potency 1st gen, lacks anticholinergic activity -most commonly expected side effects: high risk for EPS/TD -drug interactions: d/t high potency ^ risk for TD -potentially serious adverse ev...

Which statement would indicate the need for further teaching? A. If skin area gets red but red goas away after turning, I should report it to the nurse B. Putting foam pads under the heels or other bony prominences can help decrease pressure C. If a person cannot turn himself in bed, someone should help them change position every 4 hours D. Skin should be washed with only warm water (not hot) and lotion put on wile it is still little whet correct answers C. If a person cannot turn hi...

A 68-year-old male scheduled for hernia repair at an ambulatory surgical center expresses concern that he will not have enough care at home and asks if he can stay in the hospital after the surgery. The best response by the nurse is: A. "Who is available to help you at home after the surgery?" B. "I'm sure you will be able to manage at home after surgery. It is a simple procedure." C. "We will teach you everything you need to know to be able to care for yourself after surgery." ...

A nurse administers an antihypertensive medication to a patient at the scheduled time of 0900. The nursing assistive personnel (NAP) then reports to the nurse that the patient's blood pressure was low when it was taken at 0830. The NAP states they were busy and did not have a chance to tell the nurse yet. The patient begins to complain of feeling dizzy and light-headed. The blood pressure is rechecked and it has dropped even lower. In which phase of the nursing process did the nurse first make ...

A nurse administers an antihypertensive medication to a patient at the scheduled time of 0900. The nursing assistive personnel (NAP) then reports to the nurse that the patient's blood pressure was low when it was taken at 0830. The NAP states they were busy and did not have a chance to tell the nurse yet. The patient begins to complain of feeling dizzy and light-headed. The blood pressure is rechecked and it has dropped even lower. In which phase of the nursing process did the nurse first make ...

A 68-year-old male scheduled for hernia repair at an ambulatory surgical center expresses concern that he will not have enough care at home and asks if he can stay in the hospital after the surgery. The best response by the nurse is: A. "Who is available to help you at home after the surgery?" B. "I'm sure you will be able to manage at home after surgery. It is a simple procedure." C. "We will teach you everything you need to know to be able to care for yourself after surgery." ...

Which statement would indicate the need for further teaching? A. If skin area gets red but red goas away after turning, I should report it to the nurse B. Putting foam pads under the heels or other bony prominences can help decrease pressure C. If a person cannot turn himself in bed, someone should help them change position every 4 hours D. Skin should be washed with only warm water (not hot) and lotion put on wile it is still little whet - Answer- C. If a person cannot turn himself ...