Rex Pn - 1st 110 (Difficulty)(Practice Questions) |53 Questions| With Correct Answers.

optimum time to take prednisone (corticosteroids) {Ans: early morning * before 9 AM -> help minimize adrenal insufficiency & mimic burst of glucosteroids released natural by adrenal gland each morning}aortic stenosis clinical manifestations {Ans: - activity intolerance - chest pain - dizziness when standing for long periods *narrowing/stricture of aortic valve causing resistance to blood flow in left ventricle (↓ CO, left ventricular hypertrophy, pulmonary vascular congestion)}INITIAL action after tonsillectomy if child begins to vomit bright red blood {Ans: turn child on their side *prevents aspiration and then notify the PHCP}cimetidine (histamine 2 antagonists) for older pt -> monitor most frequent CNS adverse effect of medication {Ans: confusion * more susceptible for CNS of older pt}abnormal temp for newborn within 24 hours {Ans: temp up to 38 C in first 24hr after birth are related to dehydrating effects of labor *increasing hydration by encouraging oral fluids}trend in vitals signs if intracranial pressure is rising {Ans: increasing temp decreasing pulse decreasing respirations increasing BP *change in VS may be a late sign of intracranial pressure *irregular resp also may occur}