Long-acting barbiturates are used in the treatment of status epilepticus and which of the following conditions? (Select all that apply.)
1. Fever
2. Tetanus
3. Vomiting
4. Arthritis
1, 2, 3
Long-acting barbiturates are used as anticonvulsants to control and prevent status epilepticus and may also treat seizures caused by tetanus and fever.
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A) Scarring B) Bleeding C) Loss of function D) Contractures
Which statement, if made by an older adult patient, would be of most concern to the nurse?
a. "I prefer to manage my life without much help from other people." b. "I take three different medications for my heart and joint problems." c. "I don't go on daily walks anymore since I had pneumonia 3 months ago." d. "I set up my medications in a marked pillbox so I don't forget to take them."
The nurse notes mitral regurgitation during auscultation of heart sounds. Which are characteristic of this finding? Select all that apply
1) Best auscultated at apical area 2) Described as blowing, harsh, or musical 3) May mask S1 4) Localized to a small area 5) Described as a rough, low-pitched sound
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A) Chronic confusion related to Alzheimer's disease as evidenced by the inability to manage activities of daily living B) Chronic confusion related to dementia and biochemical imbalances as evidenced by hallucination C) Altered thought processes related to confusion, biochemical imbalances, and Alzheimer's disease D) Confusion as evidenced by inability to remain oriented to place and time resulting from Alzheimer's disease