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| Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs |
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| Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease |
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| Angiotensin II receptor blockers |
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| Blood vessels enlarge (dilate) and blood pressure is reduced. |
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| Relax blood vessels and increase the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart while also reducing the heart's workload. |
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| Angiotensin-converting enzyme Inhibitor |
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| Slows the heart rate, may dilate blood vessels. |
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| Where is Digoxin used? (2 main) |
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(1) CHF with Left sided ventricular failure while on ACE inhibitors.
(2) Atrial fib. |
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| Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. Prostate Enlargement |
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| What degree should the needle be for subcutaneous injections? |
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| What degree should a needle be at for an intradermal injection? |
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| What degree should an intramuscular injection be? |
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| Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs |
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| What do you use 1 to 1-1/2 inch needles for? |
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| What do you use 3/8-5/8 needles for? |
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| What are the 5 levels of the health services pyramid? |
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Population based (base)
Clinical Preventative services (4th)
Primary Health Care (3rd)
Secondary Health Care (2nd)
Tertiary Health Care (top) |
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| Explain the health services pyramid. |
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| The base of the pyramid reaches the most people with the least overall effort. The top of the pyramid requires the most effort per individual. |
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| What is pharmacokinetics? |
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| The study of the movement of drugs through the body. |
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| What are the Healthy People 2020 goals? |
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Increase life expectancy and quality of life
Eliminate health dsparities |
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| Uses instruments to teach self-regulation and voluntary control over some physiological responses. Muscle tension, cardiac, respiratory and brain wave patterns. |
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| What is therapeutic touch? |
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| Affects energy fields that surround the body with intent to heal or help. Place open palms on or close to a persons body. |
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| What are the five phases of therapeutic touch? |
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| Centering, assessing, unruffling, treating, evaluating |
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| How does touch help older adults? |
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| Older adults feel more connected and accepted. It enhances their self worth. Fewer people are around to touch them. |
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| What is the nurses role in CAM therapy? |
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| Nurses can be essential. Most nurses already use touch, relaxation techniques, imagery and breathwork. Have enough knowledge to discuss these therapies wth patients |
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| A biofield therpay. Use touch or being close to influence and support the human energy system, balancing the whole body. |
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| What are the uses and cautions of Aloe Vera? |
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Uses: Moisturizer and laxative.
Cautions: Can irritate the stomach. |
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| What are the uses and cautions of Black Cohosh? |
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Uses: Reduces PMS and menopause symptoms
Cautions: Stomach pain. May increase the effects of CNS depressants and blood pressure meds. |
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| What are the uses and cautions of Cranberry? |
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Uses: Prevents UTI
Caution: Don't use with active UTI, make sure it is real juice. |
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| What are the uses and cautions of feverfew? |
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Uses: Reduces severity of migraines, including nausea and vomiting.
Caution: Most concentrations are too high. Chewing the leaves can cause mouth ulcers. |
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| What are the uses and cautions of garlic? |
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Uses: Lowers cholesterol, impedes clot formation
Caution: Heartburn, don't use with blood thinners. |
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| What are the uses and cautions of ginger? |
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Uses: Anti-emetic
Cautions: Can prolong bleeding, aggravate gall stones |
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| What are the uses and cautions of gingko? |
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Uses: Improves short term memory
Cautions: May cause headaches, indigestion |
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| What are the uses and cautions of ginsing? |
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Uses:Cure all, fatigue especially for adults.
Cautions:Do not use with kidney failure, when using Digoxin or blood thinners. |
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| What are the uses and cautions of kava-kava? |
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Uses:Anxiety, stress and insomnia
Cautions: Interacts with alcohol. Do not take if pregnant or nursing. Do not use longer than 3 months. Red skin and eye discoloration. |
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| What are the uses and cautions of St. John's Wort? |
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Uses: Mild depression and anxiety.
Cautions: Sensitivity to light. Do not use with other anti-depressants. |
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Finances
Transportation
Shopping
Meal prep
Using the phone
Managing medications
Housework/home maintenance. |
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| What does a decline in function of an IADL usually signify? |
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| How many mL can your body tolerate by syringe? |
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| How many mL can your body tolerate by IV? |
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| What are the main differences between Delerium and Dementia? |
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| Delerium is acute, lasting hours to a month. Delerium can usually be reversed. Dementia is much slower in all aspects and not curable. Can not re-orient in later stages. All need a safe environment. |
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| What is the fastest growing elderly group? |
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| What is another name for the old-old age category? |
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| What are the main reasons for decreased nutrition and hydration? |
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| The body is usually less active and taste buds are less sensitive. Older adults can no longer store as many nutrients. |
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| What should you do to decrease risk of constipation in older adults? |
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| Teach to increase fiber and water intake, and increase exercise. |
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| What can you do to address poor nutrition in an older adult? |
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| Ask about eating habits, weight loss or gain, appetite and transportation, as well as loneliness. |
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| What can you do to address poor hydration in an older adult? |
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| Teach them that improper fluid balance is dangerous. 2 liters of water or more per day is good. Incontinence can increase if you don't drink enough as concentrated urine is an irritant. |
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| What benefits does physical activity give an older adult? |
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| More balance, muscle, better sleep, improved well being, reduced risk for some diseases. |
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