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Question:1
Which assessment findings would most strongly suggest an issue with morphine?
..ANSWER..myoclonus is a symptom of the toxic effects of morphine
metabolites
Question:2
Which cancer is least likely to metastasize to the bone? ..ANSWER..Colorectal; it
mainly metastasizes to the liver, lung, and peritoneum.
Question:3
What is the drug of choice to relieve a patient's feeling of "air hunger" in end
stage pulmonary disease? ..ANSWER..morphine; opioids provide palliative
support for symptoms of breathlessness or suffocation.
Question:4
What is not an appropriate intervention for a bowel obstruction
..ANSWER..Metoclopramide
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,Question:5
The classic signs of superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS) ..ANSWER..facial edema,
dyspnea, edematous arms w/bluish color=this is oncologic emergency requiring
immediate attention.
Question:6
anticipatory grief ..ANSWER..the proces of psychological, social, and somatic
reactions to a perceived future loss.
Question:7
signs and symptoms of imminent death ..ANSWER..dysphagia
Question:8
stage II skin breakdown ..ANSWER..skin is blistered, cracked or abraded
Question:9
The state of having suffered a loss ..ANSWER..bereavement
Question:10
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) ..ANSWER..focal ischemia,
widespread thrombosis or bleeding, superficial gangrene, jaundice,
acrocyanosis, altered sensation, ulceration of gastrointestinal system, decreased
urinary output, and dyspnea.
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, Question:11
prognosis of days to weeks, intervention for dysphagia ..ANSWER..teach family
the importance of oral hygiene to prevent complications such as mouth
soreness and infections.
Question:12
safety is a priority w/persons w/dementia ..ANSWER..supervision, minimal
stimulation, and discouraging sleep during daytime hours maximize night safety.
Question:13
xerostomia ..ANSWER..dry mouth, and can be a side effect of medications and a
long term effect of radiation.
Question:14
spiritual care of the hospice patient and family ..ANSWER..identifies and strives
to relieve the spiritual suffering of the patient and family
Question:15
Grief ..ANSWER..the feelings related to the perception of the loss and is a
normal reaction to loss.
Question:16
mentoring ..ANSWER..a relationship between an experienced person and a less
experienced person
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