active‚ inhibiting the gastrointestinal tract. So the parasympathetic division of his nervous system‚ which allows motility of the gastrointestinal tract‚ is primarily affected. E. Nick’s light-headedness is caused by a condition known as orthostatic hypotension‚ a rapid drop in blood pressure upon standing up. Based on what you have learned so far‚ how does the autonomic nervous system control
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DRUG NAME | ACTION | INDICATION | CONTRAINDICATION | ADVERSE REACTION | NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES | GENERIC: Piperacilin + Tazobactam BRAND NAME: Piptazo DOSAGE: 4.5g FREQUENCY Q8 ROUTE: IV | CLASSIFICATION: Antibiotic; Piperacillin and enzyme inhibitor. Belongs to the class of penicillin combinations‚ including beta-lactamase inhibitors. Used in the systemic treatment of infections | intra – abdominal linfections w/ peritonitis | Hypersensitivity to penicillins
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contrast medium is injected into the femoral artery and spreads to other arteries in the lower limb‚ and then a series of radiographs are taken of one or more sites. It is used to diagnose narrowing or blockage of arteries in the lower limbs. Hypotension (hī-pō-TEN-shun) Low blood pressure; most commonly used to describe an acute drop in blood pressure‚ as occurs during
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however fiancé does state that the patient has had a significant weight loss over the past two months Pathophysiology: Thyroid Storm Nursing Intervention Rationale Monitor BP lying‚ sitting‚ and standing (Note if widened pulse pressure) Orthostatic hypotension can occur as a result of peripheral vasodilation and decreased circulating volume Monitor Central venous pressure Direct measure of circulating volume and cardiac function 1) NSG Priorities a) Reduce metabolic
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Case Study 15 Scenario J.F. is a 50-year-old married homemaker with a genetic autoimmune defi ciency; she has suffered from recurrent bacterial endocarditis. The most recent episodes were a Staphylococcus aureus infection of the mitral valve 16 months ago and a Streptococcus mutans infection of the aortic valve 1 month ago. During this latter hospitalization‚ an ECG showed moderate aortic stenosis‚ moderate aortic insuffi - ciency‚ chronic valvular vegetations‚ and moderate left atrial enlargement
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Write an exhaustive drug information sheet for morphine. The information that should be included: 1- Name: generic‚ trade: According to drugs.com morphine’s trade names are Avinza‚ Kadian‚ MS Contin and the genetic name is morphine sulfate. 2- Pharmacotherapeutics: Burcham and Rosentheal (2016) describe the pharmacotherapeutics of morphine. It is used for moderate to severe acute or chronic pain; it relieves postoperative pain‚ chronic cancer pain‚ and other conditions. Morphine also helps reduce
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cardiovascular‚ gastrointestinal‚ and urinary complications. If the thoracic vertebrae experience any trauma‚ during assessment the patient may exhibit a loss of physical sensation‚ paraplegia or weakness in the legs‚ bradycardia‚ hypotension‚ or orthostatic hypotension. The patient may also experience hypoactive bowel sounds or paralytic ileus‚ abdominal distention‚ constipation‚ or uncontrollable bowels. In continuing‚ the patient may also display urinary signs and symptoms such as‚ urinary retention
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Dementia Simulation Prep- Complete before the Simulation Open Docucare and review patient Cora Smith Read the article: Belavic‚ J.M. ‚ (2009). Alzheimer’s disease: A tangle of the mind. Nursing Made Incredibly Easy.7 (5)‚ 26-33. 1 Describe the pathophysiology for Dementia. Mechanisms leading to dementia include neuron degeneration‚ compression‚ atherosclerosis‚ and trauma. Genetic predisposition is associated with the neurodegenerative diseases‚ including Alzheimer and Huntington diseases. CNS
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renal dysfunctions or metabolic disorders Medications affecting Surgery Anticoagulants like aspirin and NSAIDS should be discontinued 2 weeks Tranquilizers may cause hypotension and shock Antibiotics like aminoglycosides may intensify effects of anesthesia Diuretics may cause electrolyte imbalance antiHPN may cause hypotension Psychological
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Pharmacology Case Study (25 points) Hypertension What are some common nursing diagnoses for patients with HTN? (2.5 points) "Knowledge Deficit Related to lack of information about the disease” "Risk for Decreased Cardiac Tissue Perfusion" “Headache related to increase Cerebral Vascular Pressure” "Risk for Decreased Cardiac Output” After the diagnosis of HTN is confirmed with initial studies‚ what further evaluations are necessary? (2.5 points)
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