MEDICATIONS •Antacids •Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) •Histamine (H2) Receptor Antagonist •Prokinetics NURSING CONSIDERATION FOR MEDS •Antacids: Ensure drug isn ’t contraindicated with other meds •H2 Receptor Antagonist/PPI: Use cautiously in clients with COPD • Prokinetic: Monitor client for extrapyramidal side effects 1. Parkinsonism 2. Tardive dyskinesia 3. Dystonic reactions WHO’S PAYING ATTENTION? NCLEX QUESTIONS! Which of the following classifications of medications will help relieve symptoms of
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• Shortness of breath People may experience shortness of breath at rest or with minimal exertion if they have a pulmonary condition‚ like asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). But‚ shortness of breath could be one of the symptoms of heart attack or heart failure. Therefore‚ you should consider consulting a cardiologist. • Swelling Sudden weight gain and sometimes loss of appetite can also signify heart failure. • Fast
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1989-1992. I had won many awards‚ some for community service‚ others for acting. In 1972 I was diagnosed with breast cancer‚ but I went through surgery and survived it. I was healthy for a while‚ then in the March of 2014‚ I died from pneumonia and COPD‚ or chronic obstructive pulmonary
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Acute myocardial infarction is the medical term for a heart attack. A heart attack is a life threatening condition causing an abrupt stoppage of blood flow to the heart. Diagnosis of a heart attack has to be made quickly to prevent further damage or death. Patients usually get medical attention when they experience chest pain. Many patients assume the chest pain is from indigestion or acid peptic symptoms. These patients waste time with antacids. Chest pain may be accompanied with vomiting‚ sweating
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Smokers vs. Non smokers The topic of smoking is a controversy issue among different society. There are so many people that are smokers in today’s society. The smokers believe there is no harm in smoking‚ to themselves and to others around them. Then there are nonsmokers that believe smoking can cause health issues and also can cause harm to people that is exposed to second hand smoking and also can cause damage to the environment. With this being said‚ there are many pros and cons of smoking.
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This case study involves a 93 year-old woman‚ who will be referred to as Mrs. Kay. She is currently living in an assisted living facility and diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). She is of Greek ethnic background and is of the Greek Orthodox religion. Her power of attorney is a neighbor‚ who Mrs. Kay accepts as closest person to family. Mrs. Kay is the last living of her biological family in the United States and of her immediate family. She lives in a single room on the 6th
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the current health care and aging problems. In 2012-2022 there will be a 18% growth in surgeons. I chose to research a cardiothoracic surgeon because of the show Grey’s Anatomy. Cardio Surgeons manages other diseases like hypertension‚ diabetes‚ COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)‚ asthma‚ and hypothyroid. They perform histories and physical exams and they handle daily patient rounds. I would like this job because it is an intense high paying and high demand job. I do think I would pursue
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Explain the importance of random sampling. What problems/limitations could prevent a truly random sampling and how can they be prevented? The importance of Random sampling is that it gives a sense of equality. Each person has the same probability of being chosen as their neighbor. This sampling is trying to represent the whole population. Since it is unlikely that the research could get to everyone in the population the sampling must occurring in an accessible population‚ which is represented as
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to have symptoms such as coughing‚ headaches‚ soar throat‚ and sneezing. These are small symptoms that will occur if you’re a smoker or you’re around someone who smokes. It also can turn into major health issues such as lung cancer‚ tuberculosis and COPD for individuals. It was found that the levels of passive smoking and air pollution had independent effects on respiratory symptoms. Air pollution exposure induces short-term inflammatory changes that may determine hyperhomocysteinemia‚ particularly
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Chapter 68: Nursing Management: Respiratory Failure and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. To evaluate the effectiveness of ordered interventions for a patient with ventilatory failure‚ which diagnostic test will be most useful to the nurse? a. Chest x-ray b. Oxygen saturation c. Arterial blood gas analysis d. Central venous pressure monitoring ANS: C Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis is most useful in this setting because ventilatory failure causes problems with CO2
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