Pain & Comfort
These are the 5 elements of a pain assessment: Pattern, Location, Intensity, Quality, and this.
Management Strategies/What makes it better/worse?
Diagnosis of FMS is based on the Widespread Pain Index and point tenderness in at least this many identified tender points.
11-18
AIDS is officially diagnosed when the CD4 count drops below this number
200
This is the drug of choice for treating a systemic Type I anaphylactic reaction.
Epinephrine
This "butterfly-shaped" rash across the cheeks and nose is the most classic sign of SLE
Malar rash
True or False: You should never assume a nonverbal patient is unable to communicate pain
True
This term refers to the cognitive effects of FMS, such as memory lapses and feeling overwhelmed
"Fibro fog"
This "period" lasts 2 to 4 weeks after infection; during this time, HIV tests may show a false negative
Window period
A TB skin test is an example of this type of hypersensitivity reaction.
Type IV: Delayed Hypersensitivity
Unlike osteoarthritis, joint pain and stiffness in Rheumatoid Arthritis is often this.
Symmetrical
This non-drug therapy involves electrical stimulation through the skin to manage pain.
TENS
To be eligible for hospice, a patient's prognosis is usually limited and they must agree to forgo this type of care for their terminal illness
Curative care
This is the most common HIV-associated malignancy, characterized by lesions on the skin and mucous membranes
Kaposi's Sarcoma
This is a medical emergency that can occur if a recipient receives ABO-incompatible blood.
Hemolytic transfusion reaction.
This procedure involves filtering the blood to remove certain antibodies or complexes and is used in both RA and SLE.
Plasmapheresis
Older adults may not report pain for fear of these two things.
Burden/Complainer
These "terminal secretions" are the result of an inability to clear secretions
Death rattle
This type of therapy combines 3-4 medications to reduce drug resistance and adverse effects.
Antiretroviral Therapy (ART)
This condition, common in Type I atopic reactions, involves localized swelling of deeper skin layers, often around the eyes or lips.
Angioedema
RA can cause these two specific finger deformities: Swan-neck and this.
Boutonnière deformity
To ensure pain management is effective, the nurse must evaluate the patient’s progress toward these.
Goals
This irregular breathing pattern, characterized by periods of apnea and episodic deep, rapid breaths, is common at the end of life.
Cheyne-Stokes
If an initial ELISA test is positive, this test is performed to confirm the presence of HIV antibodies.
Western blot test
A patient with a history of severe allergies is receiving a new IV medication. Within minutes, they report a "feeling of impending doom," become restless, and you observe facial edema and audible wheezing. Prioritize the nurse's first three immediate actions in the correct order:
A. Establish IV access and administer oxygen
B. Assess respiratory status and maintain airway
C. Administer Epinephrine IM in the mid outer thigh
B, C, A
This type of medication is the "gold standard" for RA and includes drugs like Methotrexate.
DMARDs