Bowel Elimination
eventually released when sphincters relax
stool
incomplete awakening or grogginess
sleep inertia
QID
4x a day
what mucous membrane does Opthalmic application cover?
the conjunctiva
What are the body structures necessary for normal urinary elimination
kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra
This type of constipation results from medical treatment
Iatrogenic
deepest and most restorative sleep occurs in this cycle and is difficult to awake a person
* 20-40 min initial cycle
NREM 3 Sleep
administration of two or more medications to the same person
polypharmacy
what type of medication is breo ellipta
an inhaler
a test conducted while an individual sleeps, and includes monitoring of an array of physical parameters
polysomnogram
this type of enema holds a solution within the large intestine for a specific period specifically 30 minutes
Retention enema
conditions associated with the activities that cause arousal or partial arousal usually during transitions in REM sleep
Parasomnias
older adults develop this condition because they have diminished salivary glands secretion
xerostomia
what is it called when a patient uses nasal spray excessively and it causes nasal redness and swelling
rebound effect
what in the purpose of glomerulus in urine formation
to filter urine through renal tubules
factors affecting bowel elimination
food consumed, fluid intake, drugs, emotions, neuromuscular function, abdominal muscle tone , and opportunity for defecation
characteristics of REM sleep
darting eye moment, difficulty awakening, absence snoring, muscle twitching, dreams are intense and dramatic easily recalled, paralyzed tongue falls back
components of medication order
client's name, date and time the order is written, drug name, dose, route, frequency of administration, signature of the person ordering the medication,
a medication directs that the tablet is placed in the inner cheek before swallowing
buccal application
common pharmaceutical categories that impair sleep
antiarrhythmias, antihistamines, b-blockers, corticosteroids, diuretics
nurse certified in caring for ostomies and related skin problems may be consulted regarding skin and stomal care
enterostomal therapist
difference between insominia, hypersomioa, and narcolepsy
insomnia - difficulty falling asleep,awakening frequently/early
hypersomnia - feeling sleepy despite getting normal sleep
narcolepsy - sudden onset of daytime sleep, short NREM period before 1st REM phase
two reasons why nurses don't add medication to the formula for clients receiving tube feedings
1. some drugs may physically interact with the components in the formula
2. slow infusion would alter the rate of absorption of the drug
True or false
nitroglycerin tabs should be administered by buccal application
False
common pharmacologic agents used to treat sleep disorders
anticonvulsants, antidepressants, antihistamines, benzodiazepines, benzodiazepine receptor-like agents, melatonin-receptor agonists