NUR 257 Exam 5
- What is a pancreatic enzyme used for?
Answer
- prevent pancreatic insufficiency in cystic fibrosis patients
- should be taken with each meal and snack given
- Ear drop administration
Answer
- 0 to 3 years olds
pull pinna down and back
- 3 and up
pull pinna up and back
- Asthma medication
Answer
- takes 10-15 minutes to complete
- nervous, heart rate increased, jittery 1 / 3
- status asthmaticus
Answer
- life-threatening episode of airway obstruction that's unresponsive to common treatment
- eczema corticosteroid application
Answer
- be sure to have the correct height and weight, to make sure that it is a safe dose for the patient
- Pediculosis Capitis (Head Lice)
Answer
-intense itching, small, red bumps on the scalp, nits (white specks) on the hair shaft
- avoid home remedies for treatment
- eczema (atopic dermatitis)
Answer
- inflammatory skin disease
- cannot be cured but can be well controlled
- change diapers frequently and avoid irritants
- acne
Answer
- most common skin condition during adolescence 2 / 3
- risk factors
genetics, hormone fluctuations, cosmetics, exposure to grease, diet (high glycemic index food and dairy)
- Fifth Disease (Parvovirus B19)
Answer
- Child with a fever and "slapped cheek" rash on the face that spreads to his body
- fever, runny nose, headache (before rash)
- Measles precautions
Answer
- airborne
- spread through direct contact and droplets
- Measles (Rubeola)
Answer
- Koplik's spots are associated with this disease and appear 2 days before rash
- red rash stars at face and moves down, along with a spiked fever
- mild fever coryza, conjunctivitis, fatigue, cough, runny nose, red eyes, sore throat.
- conjunctivitis
- measles (rubella)
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