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what is competency in healthcare decision making - Answer-the ability to exercise rights, more so the ability to exercise ones right to give or refuse informed consent Are all adults deemed competent - Answer-the law presumes that all adults are competent, until demonstrated otherwise, to make decisions regarding their healthcare in healthcare, what is justice defined as - Answer-assertion that all people are to be treated in the same equitable manner regardless of socioeconomic status, di...

Which factor is associated with the highest risk of falls in older persons living in the community? A. A history of previous falls B. Living Alone C. Osteoporosis D. Use of an assistive device - Answer-A. A history of previous falls An older adult patient complains of recent lapses in memory and deceased alertness. The patient's laboratory test results indicate a mild, macrocytic anemia. Which additional test does the adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner order to confirm a di...

Which factor is associated with the highest risk of falls in older persons living in the community? A) A history of previous falls B) Living alone C) Osteoporosis D) Use of an assistive device - Answer-A) A history of previous falls An older adult patient complains of recent lapses in memory and decreased alertness. The patient's laboratory test results indicate a mild, macrocytic anemia. Which additional test does the adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner order to confirm a ...

In the early stages of iron deficient anemias, blood studies show: (a) macrocytic normochromic (b) microcytic hypochromic (c) normochromic normocytic (d) pancytopenic hypocytic - Answer-(a) normochromic normocytic A 14-year-old, male patient has some general concerns about eczema, as his twin brother was recently diagnosed with this condition. The patient reports urticaria and a rash on his posterior knees bilaterally. The three factors that put the patient at risk for eczema are a fami...

Niacin - ANSWER Nutritional deficiency in vegan diet that mimics psychiatric symptoms Thiamine (Vitamin B1) - ANSWER Deficiency associated with chronic alcohol abuse Birth to age 2 - ANSWER Positive Babinski reflex is normal for what age range Managed Care Organization (MCO) - ANSWER System where the insurer is not only the payer but also the provider of healthcare 0.5 mg/day; 3 mg/day - ANSWER 2 part Q: Recommended starting dose of risperidone (Risperdal) for adolescence age 13 to 17; a...

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What kind of medications should you avoid in HF - answer-Pseudoephrine (sudafed) because its a decongestant; NSAIDS becasue it promotes reabsorption of sodium; any OTC medication with high sodium contents What kind of medications to avoid in hypertension? - answer-Decongestants; Where would you refer a patient with a peritonsillar abscess? - answer-Referred to ED Definition of proptosis - answer-Bulging of the eyeball Definition of otorrhea - answer-Ear discharge What is...

In the early stages of iron deficient anemias, blood studies show: (a) macrocytic normochromic (b) microcytic hypochromic (c) normochromic normocytic (d) pancytopenic hypocytic - answer-(a) normochromic normocytic A 14-year-old, male patient has some general concerns about eczema, as his twin brother was recently diagnosed with this condition. The patient reports urticaria and a rash on his posterior knees bilaterally. The three factors that put the patient at risk for eczema are a fa...

What direct-acting dopamine receptor agonist is recommended to be used in the treatments of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) fo help lower the dopamine blockade? A) benzotropine (Cogentin) B) bromocriptine (Parlodel) C) dantrolene (Dantrium) D) trihexyphenidyl (Artane) - answer-A) Bromocriptine (Parlodel) is the recommended direct acting dopamine receptor agonist to help decrease the dopamine blockade. Danrolene (Dantrium) is a muscle relaxant. Benzotropine (Cogentin) and Trihexyphenid...