Elderly patient has been diagnosed with a cortical age-related cataract in the left eye; surgeon performs a one-stage extracapsular cataract removal with iridectomy, use of viscoelastic agents, and subconjunctival injections, and then inserts an intraocular lens prosthesis.
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ONLINE CASE STUDY CHAPTER 12, FUNGAL INFECTIONS OF THE SKIN J.J. is a 6-month-old boy who presents with a very erythem- 5. List one or two adverse reactions for the selected agent atous diaper area with popular and pustular lesions. He is that would cause the nurse to change therapy. very uncomfortable. The mother is concerned and would 6. What would be the choice for second-line therapy? like it treated. 7. What over-the-counter and/or alternative medications 1. List specific goals of therapy for J.J. would the nurse recommend? 2. What drug therapy would the nurse prescribe? a. Red wine vinegar b. Burow’s solution a. Clotrimazole cream b. Terbinafine c. Baby shampoo d. Canola oil c. Griseofulvin d. Cefaclor 8. What lifestyle changes would the nurse recommend to 3. What are the parameters for monitoring the success of J.J.’s mother? the therapy? 9. Describe one or two drug-drug or drug-food interac- 4. Discuss specific client education based on the pre- tions for the selected agent. scribed therapy.
What is “work flow”? How does electronic documentation affect work flow? Support your answer with at least one scholarly reference.
pt has had HTN for a while. At 70, they’re experiencing general fuzzy vision when focusing on close objects, lines in their field of vision, floating spots, and a blurry spot within the central part of their vision. is this normal or pathological? rationale?
Hello do you have any study matters for Kaplan physical assessment/wellness?
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Miss Matthews is a 17-year-old female who is brought to the emergency department after collapsing at school. She is currently alert and oriented x4, but pale and weak. A blood glucose performed by the paramedics read Max or high on the meter.
Upon further questioning, the parents report that their daughter has been weak a lot lately. Miss Matthews reports but she’s always hot and exhausted. She reports a 10-pound weight loss over the last 2 months despite eating all the time and agrees that she has been thirsty and peeing a lot. The nurse notes Kussmaul respirations and fruity breath. Vitals are 99.2 oral, bp 115/70, hr 109, 02 96 on RA (room air), RR (respiration rate) 26. Abdominal pain a 5/10. Some nausea but no emesis.
A serum glucose revealed that Miss Matthews’ blood glucose is 523 mg/dL, and her urine was positive for ketones.
The provider steps into the room and asks you to update them on Miss Matthews’ condition.
Identify 2 risk factors or behaviors, in your own life, that have a negative impact on your overall health and ability to age well For each of these factors explain the connection to overall health and support your statement with a scholarly reference).
J.S. is a sexually active 17-year-old that lives with her parents and two younger sisters. She does not confide in her parents or sisters about many aspects of her life, especially her sexual activity. J.S. would rather discusses her sexual activity with her friends from school, who also are sexually active. The school nurse recently visited J.S’s health class to discuss the topic of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), which has caused J.S. to think a lot about her situation since the class discussion. She has an appointment tomorrow for an annual gynecologic examination.
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Once J.S. gets into the exam room, she tells the nurse during her history intake that she is sexually active and comments that her boyfriend has been experiencing a “discharge from his penis” and is concerned that “I may have some disease.” She denies any vaginal discharge, odor, itching, or painful intercourse. Upon examination, a vaginal discharge is noted, and the provider obtains specimens for C. trachomatis, Gonorrhea, Candida, and Bacterial Vaginosis diagnostic testing.
Questions:
-What other objective physical assessment data would the provider want to obtain during the examination?
-What should the provider’s priorities of care for J.S. be during this visit?
-For EACH of the following, 1) C. trachomatis, 2) Gonorrhea, and 3) Bacterial Vaginosis, 4) Candida what diagnostic test would need to be obtained to make a diagnosis?
-For EACH of the following, 1) C. trachomatis, 2) Gonorrhea, 3) Candida, and 4) Bacterial Vaginosis, if any of the diagnostic tests are positive what does this finding indicate and what plan of care/pharmacologic agents would J. S. need for EACH diagnosis?
-If J. S. has a positive gonorrhea or chlamydia culture what are the common complications associated with these conditions if it is not effectively treated? Discuss potential short term and long-term risks.
-Discuss J.S.’s priority teaching needs for STI, contraception, and medication regimens given to treat each of the following, 1) C. trachomatis, 2) Gonorrhea, 3) Candida, and 4) Bacterial Vaginosis.
Identify and describe three treatment strategies for Sickle cell disease.
What challenges could arise in carrying out these strategies and providing care to the patient?
What interventions could be utilized in order to overcome these challenges?
