Your patient has just taken his metered dose inhaler. Which of the following side effects should you expect? A) Decreased level of consciousness B) Decreased blood pressure C) DIfficulty swallowing D) Increased heart rate

Q: What blood type is considered the universal donor? O O- AB+ A+ O AB-

A: The ABO blood group system is used to denote the presence of one, both, or neither of the A and B…

Q: Are patient’s rights absolute? Explain.

A: The medical law and the public health policies protect the rights of the patient who is receiving…

Q: How much does sickle cell anemia impact males, females or a particular ethnic group. How much of an…

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Q: If pharmacological treatment is not successful, what may be the ultimate cause of death? A)…

A: The drugs and the combination of several drugs includes the chemical properties and has the…

Q: What is Hemophilia ?

A: Hemophilia is also known as bleeder disease and was identified by John Otto in 1803. It is studied…

Q: If the medical team had the ability to perform more thorough blood tests, what would the nurse…

A: Given: If the medical team had the ability to perform more thorough blood tests, what would the…

Q: What are the objective and subjective signs and symptoms of hypovolemic shock?

A: Shock is defined as the sudden drop in blood pressure that is caused either due to decrease in blood…

Q: Your differential WBC count, in addition to your WBC count, provides your doctor with useful…

A: The normal WBC count for adults is 4500mm3 to 11,000/mm3  any deviation from the normal range…

Q: Why would a CT scan and Chest x-ray be ordered for a patient with sickle cell anemia?

A: Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a genetic disease that causes the Red blood cells in the blood to…

Q: If a patient were to receive an intravenous solution, which kind of solution should be used?

A: Intravenous solutions are fluids that are injected directly into the vein. Thus this fluid we…

Q: What is septic shock?

A: Shock  It is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body is not getting enough blood…

Q: Why is medication adherence critical in tuberculosis treatment? note: answer in paragraph form and…

A: Adherence to the treatment is a compliance of the patient, where the patient consciously makes…

Q: Why is aspirin used to alleviate so many symptoms?

A: Aspirin can be described as the drug belonging to the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug group.…

Q: What information about the drug should you determine prior to administration?

A: Nurses are essential in the administration of medication to clients, and based on their…

Q: What is the difference between Graves disease and Cushing disease?

A: Hormone's are organic compounds which are secreted in trace amounts from specialized glands called…

Q: What is idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura?

A: Thrombocytopenias are blood disorders characterized by low platelet counts. The term idiopathic…

Q: Why is correction of the underlying problem the most important treatment for all kinds of shock?

A: SHOCK:- It is a condition when the flow of blood becomes slow and the demand for blood does not meet…

Q: How can you counsel the patient for the prevention of chest pain and episodes of high blood…

A: Chest pain  is medically known as ANGINA PECTORIS  this is the sign if patient has any kind of…

Q: If the patient’s blood type is AB, describe the appearance of the A, B, and Rh samples?

A: Antigens A and B are found on red blood cells, however anti-A and anti-B antibodies are not found in…

Q: what is an adverse event?

A: An event, preventable or nonpreventable, that caused harm to a patient as a result of medical care.…

Q: What happens if thalassemia is not treated?

A: Thalassemia is an inheritable blood disorder in which abnormal hemoglobin are produced.

Q: How often does a drug cause Hemolytic Anemia?

A: Blood is a fluid tissue that runs throughout the body whose main function is to transport oxygen and…

Q: What is Hyperbaric Medicine?

A: Wounds that are normally difficult to heal under normal conditions such as those caused by…

Q: why is it important to follow safety and technical procedures when drawing blood?

A: The order of draw is necessary to obtain correct biochemical results. EDTA contamination was not…

Q: How is hypovolemic shock manifested?

A: Hypovolemic shock means excessive blood loss. When excessive blood is lost this results into reduced…

Q: Camille and her two pals were out trekking when they came across a man who was unconscious and had…

A: Camille and her two pals were out trekking when they came across a man who was unconscious and had…

Q: The nurse administering lomustine to a patient knows to teach about which of the following delayed…

A: Lomustine is a drug that is used to treat a variety of cancers. Lomustine is an alkylating agent,…

Q: What is status asthmaticus? Why is this a medical emergency?

A: Asthma is a defined as a type of chronic diseased condition where airways of the lungs gets…

Q: Why does pericarditis develop?

A: Pericarditis  An inflammation & swelling of the delicate, sac-like tissue around the heart…

Q: What diagnostic tests do you expect to be ordered for a child admitted to the hospital with a…

A: Sickle cell anaemia is a type of disease that is caused due to abnormal hemoglobin known as sickle…

Q: What are the special considerations while performing arterial puncture?

A: Arterial puncture is a procedure performed to collect blood sample for arterial blood gas analysis

Q: What does anaemic mean?

A: Anaemia is a condition in which you lack enough healthy red blood cells to carry enough oxygen to…

Q: Why would it be advisable for a patient with Graves’ disease to wear a medic alert tag or bracelet?

A: Graves' disease results in the overexpression of thyroid hormones causing hyperthyroidism.

Q: Why is anaphylactic shock considered a medical emergency?

A: Medical emergency A critical & unanticipated circumstance involving illness or injury that…

Q: What are the general effects of anemia on body systems?

A: Anemia is a disorder/disease in which your body's tissues do not receive/get enough oxygen due to a…

Q: A person accidentally swallowed a poison believed to contain heavy metals. What is the best first…

A: Examine the person's level of awareness and breathing. If the victim is in a life-threatening…

Q: As a patient is dying, at what point does it become ethical to disconnect life-support equipment and…

A: When is it morally acceptable to turn off a patient's life support system and remove their organs…

Q: Why is increased ICP life-threatening?

A: Normal ICP ranges from 10-20 mm hg. Raised ICP is defined as pressure more than 25 mm hg for more…

Q: A person, who is unconscious, not breathing, has a weak pulse, needs:

A: A person who is unconscious needs vital support and requires the trained nurse to take care and…

Q: How do we know the alkalosis in our patient was acute (of recent, short-term origin)?

A: Respiratory alkalosis is a condition determined by a low level of carbon dioxide in the blood due to…

Q: Why do you think the treatment for treating the serious life-threatening condition of anaphylaxis is…

A: Treatment for treating the serious life - threatening condition like anaphylaxis requires immediate…

Q: Why do blood tests play such an important part in assessing the overall health of a patient?

A: The blood tests are of generally three different types such as complete (CBC), metabolic panel, and…

Q: What do Neutrophils contain?

A: Neutrophils are the most abundant variety of white blood cells which constitute about 40-70% of the…

Q: The administration of oxygen at increased ambient pressures is now being used routinely to treat a…

A: Introduction: Hyperbaric medicine is a type of medical therapy in which a pressure greater as…