An elderly man who suffered a hip fracture and is 1 day postoperative is to receive heparin 5,000 Units subcutaneous daily. This is administered to
A) Increase circulation
B) Decreasing blood pooling
C) Enhance mobility
D) Prevent DVT
Ans: D
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John is 63 years old and receives home care by an occupational therapist twice a week. His therapist is currently working with John on maintaining joint flexibility and balance
John demonstrates resting tremor, so his therapist is also working on adaptive techniques, so John can continue to use his hands to write, use the computer, and cook simple meals. John's wife assists with his mobility and walks slowly beside him, holding his arm. Sometimes she needs to help him open his prescription bottles, so he can take his medicine, a combination of levodopa and carbidopa. What motor disease does John demonstrate? One of his signs is resting tremor. What is the difference between a resting tremor and an intention tremor? What is the advantage of combining levodopa with carbidopa? What is the benefit of anticholinergic drugs in the management of Parkinson disease? Parkinson disease involves the destruction of the substantia nigra and the nigrostriatal pathway. Where are these structures anatomically? The patient with Parkinson disease typically presents with a masklike facial expression. Why does he or she have a masklike facial expression? How are the eyes, mouth, and laryngopharynx affected by this disease?
A client who has hemophilia A is scheduled for a minor surgical procedure. The client states, "I'm worried about this surgery. My doctor told me I had to come to the hospital for some kind of treatment a week before it. What is that all about?"
Which responses by the nurse is the most appropriate? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "You must have misunderstood the directions. Let me check with the health care provider." 2. "Blood will be taken and banked in case you need to have it retransfused on the day of surgery." 3. "You will be given a test dose of a medication used to increase your clotting factors." 4. "This visit is related to your hemophilia and keeping you safe during the surgery." 5. "Don't be worried about the testing. Nothing will hurt."
Match each term with the proper definition
1. aphasia a. expressive quality of the voice that gives meaning 2. dyslexia b. the volume of the voice 3. tone c. person’s inability to speak or using incorrect words 4. pitch d. type of learning disability 5. medical term e. special use of words that are used in health care
Select the statement that is not consistent with the mechanism of action or adverse effect profile of the SSRI mirtazapine (Remeron).
A. Mirtazapine decreases the release of norepinephrine and serotonin. B. Mirtazapine antagonizes serotonin 5HT2 and 5HT3 receptors. C. Mirtazapine use has been associated with weight gain. D. Mirtazapine has potent antihistaminic actions.