Nsg 223 Exam 4 Questions N Answers 2024/2025

meningitis pharmacological {Ans: antibiotics, steroids}palliative surgery {Ans: surgical cure is not possible goal is to relieve symptoms and make patient as comfortable as possible take as much out as possible, doesnt cure but helps with symtpms}narrow angle glaucoma {Ans: sudden increase in intraocular pressure when drainage of the aqueous humor is blocked}ischemic stroke s/s {Ans: sudden numbness/ weakness of face, arm, leg especially on one side of body sudden confusion sudden trouble speaking sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes sudden trouble walking sudden dizziness, loss of balance, or coordination sudden severe headache with no known cause}ischemic stroke medical management {Ans: surgery to remove buildup of fatty deposits that cause narrowing of the arteries anticoagulants: warfarin, NOACs statins antihypertensives oxygen}symptoms of TIA {Ans: usually resolve within 24 hours}septic meningitis {Ans: caused by bacteria}glaucoma risk factors {Ans: African American race Cardiovascular disease Diabetes Family history of glaucoma Migraine syndromes Nearsightedness (myopia) Older age Previous eye trauma Prolonged use of topical or systemic corticosteroids Thin cornea}hemorrhagic stroke s/s {Ans: acute onset of headache vomiting neck stiffness increased ICP rapidly developing neurological signs}colorectal {Ans: starts at age 45 colonoscopy every 10 years}Antitumor