Nurs 629 Exam 4 Questions (133 Terms) With Verified Definitions Updated 2024

Diagnostic for depression {Ans: PHQ-9 can be used for ages 11 and up -insomnia or hypersomnia, just like our adults; psychomotor agitation or retardation observable by others; fatigue or loss of energy; feelings of worthlessness or excessive or inappropriate guilt; diminished ability to think or concentrate or indecisiveness; and recurrent thoughts of death is another characteristic -criteria to meet the diagnosis of depression is 5 or more symptoms, most of the day nearly every day, have been present during the same 2-week period}Treatment for headaches {Ans: NSAIDs prophylactic CCBs, tricyclic antidepressants abortive: triptans not approved in children nonpharmacologic- reduce triggers}How do you treat dehydration? {Ans: -if minimal, mild, moderate- oral rehydration -if severe (drowsy, cold extremities, lethargic, sunken/dry eyes, very depressed anterior fontanel, no tears, dry mouth/tongue, very decreased skin turgor, rapid/sometimes impalpable pulse, decreased/unrecordable pulse, deep/rapid respiratory rate, markedly reduced urine output) - IV fluids}What causes appendicitis? {Ans: obstruction of the appendiceal lumen (inside of appendix) usually by fecalith (fecal stone) or lymphoid hyperplasia (#of lymphocytes) -may also be caused by inspissated secretion of CF -may also be caused by parasitic tumor or foreign body}What is Legg-Calve-Perthes disease? {Ans: idiopathic osteonecrosis of the femoral