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Signs and symptoms of atrial fibrillation
palpitations.
shortness of breath. Lightheadedness.
chest pain or pressure.
decreased energy and decreased activity tolerance.
fatigue.
abdominal pain.
What lab value measures warfarin?
PT, INR
Atrial fibrillation
How could alcohol use cause injury in the older population?
Disturbed Gait
What is a possible reason for excessive alcohol consumption?
Depression
Pernicious anemia
lack of intrinsic factor, prevents body from absorbing vitamin B12
What causes pernicious anemia?
lack of vitamin B12
True or False: Pernicious anemia causes high hemoglobin?
False
What is one possible medication for pernicious anemia?
Vitamin B12 or Iron
What is Congestive Heart Failure?
Insufficient blood flow to meet the needs of the body
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for heart failure?
Regular exercise
What adverse effect should the nurse monitor for after administration of opioid pain medications?
Respiratory depression, constipation
What labs should the nurse monitor while the patient is on warfarin therapy?
PT/INR
, Chronic bronchitis (blue bloater)
hypersecretion of mucus, hypoxia, cyanosis
Emphysema (pink puffer)
alveolar destruction, loss of elastic recoil (barrel chest), airflow limitation
Which is not a respiratory assessment finding while assessing someone with COPD?
Oxygen saturation of 99%
What nutritional information should the nurse teach a patient with COPD? (SATA)
Your meals should contain foods high in protein and caloric count, eat small, frequent meals daily
What is an example of a medication prescribed for depression?
sertraline
What are some effects of depression?
Body increases cortisol levels, which can lead to heart disease.
Acne, eczema, and psoriasis can arise.
What are the signs and symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes?
polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, and blurred vision
What puts someone at risk for developing Type 2 Diabetes?
Gestational diabetes, overweight, and hypertension
Which are not common signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism?
weight loss, diarrhea, and increased sweating
What abnormal lab values would a nurse expect in an older adult patient with hypothyroidism?
High TSH, low T4, unchanged T3
What are symptoms of Parkinson's Disease? Select all that apply.
Resting tremor, stiff movements, bradykinesia
What hormones are imbalanced in Parkinson's disease?
Dopamine and acetylcholine
A nurse is monitoring a 72-year-old male who is found disorientated and smells of alcohol. With
further monitoring what signs would indicate suspected alcoholism?
A. Patient is confused, has a loss of coordination and balance B. Patient is alert and orientated
C. Patient liver lab values are AST: 25 and ALT: 15
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Signs and symptoms of atrial fibrillation
palpitations.
shortness of breath. Lightheadedness.
chest pain or pressure.
decreased energy and decreased activity tolerance.
fatigue.
abdominal pain.
What lab value measures warfarin?
PT, INR
Atrial fibrillation
How could alcohol use cause injury in the older population?
Disturbed Gait
What is a possible reason for excessive alcohol consumption?
Depression
Pernicious anemia
lack of intrinsic factor, prevents body from absorbing vitamin B12
What causes pernicious anemia?
lack of vitamin B12
True or False: Pernicious anemia causes high hemoglobin?
False
What is one possible medication for pernicious anemia?
Vitamin B12 or Iron
What is Congestive Heart Failure?
Insufficient blood flow to meet the needs of the body
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for heart failure?
Regular exercise
What adverse effect should the nurse monitor for after administration of opioid pain medications?
Respiratory depression, constipation
What labs should the nurse monitor while the patient is on warfarin therapy?
PT/INR
, Chronic bronchitis (blue bloater)
hypersecretion of mucus, hypoxia, cyanosis
Emphysema (pink puffer)
alveolar destruction, loss of elastic recoil (barrel chest), airflow limitation
Which is not a respiratory assessment finding while assessing someone with COPD?
Oxygen saturation of 99%
What nutritional information should the nurse teach a patient with COPD? (SATA)
Your meals should contain foods high in protein and caloric count, eat small, frequent meals daily
What is an example of a medication prescribed for depression?
sertraline
What are some effects of depression?
Body increases cortisol levels, which can lead to heart disease.
Acne, eczema, and psoriasis can arise.
What are the signs and symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes?
polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, and blurred vision
What puts someone at risk for developing Type 2 Diabetes?
Gestational diabetes, overweight, and hypertension
Which are not common signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism?
weight loss, diarrhea, and increased sweating
What abnormal lab values would a nurse expect in an older adult patient with hypothyroidism?
High TSH, low T4, unchanged T3
What are symptoms of Parkinson's Disease? Select all that apply.
Resting tremor, stiff movements, bradykinesia
What hormones are imbalanced in Parkinson's disease?
Dopamine and acetylcholine
A nurse is monitoring a 72-year-old male who is found disorientated and smells of alcohol. With
further monitoring what signs would indicate suspected alcoholism?
A. Patient is confused, has a loss of coordination and balance B. Patient is alert and orientated
C. Patient liver lab values are AST: 25 and ALT: 15
