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Nursing Pharmacology and Palliative Care Essentials
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1
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What is the term for adding liquid or diluent to a powder in medical procedures?
Answer
Reconstitution
2
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Which muscle group is described as the deltoid muscle with three fingers below the acromion process?
Answer
Deltoid muscle
3
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What term describes the absence of something to which a person has formed an attachment, enabling them to move people, places, or things?
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Loss
4
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What term refers to the emotional response to a loss?
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Grief
5
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What type of grief involves cognitive, affective, cultural, and social reactions to an expected death experienced by patient, family, and friends?
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Anticipatory grief
6
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What is the outward social expression of mourning called?
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Mourning
7
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What are the stages mentioned that describe grief and loss?
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Stages of Grief and Loss
8
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What is a temporary defense to assist in the coping process called?
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Denial
9
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What term describes the reaction when the realization of the circumstances of the loss begins to emerge?
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Anger
10
Question
Which muscle group is the deltoid located three fingerbreadths below the acromion?
Answer
Deltoid muscle
11
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What term describes the absence of attachment enabling movement of people or things?
Answer
Loss
12
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What term refers to emotional response to loss?
Answer
Grief
13
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Which grief type involves cognitive, affective, cultural, and social reactions to expected death?
Answer
Anticipatory grief
14
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What is the outward social expression of mourning called?
Answer
Mourning
15
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What are the commonly referenced stages of grief and loss?
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Stages of Grief and Loss
16
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What is a temporary defense mechanism to cope called?
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Denial
17
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What term describes the moment when the reality of loss begins to surface?
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Anger
18
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What is the primary purpose of advance directives in healthcare?
Answer
Legal documents informing health decisions
19
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What does advance care planning involve?
Answer
Ongoing decisions about future health care
20
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What is respite care?
Answer
Relief for the caregiver for a period of time
21
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What is palliative care focused on?
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Improving quality of life for patients and families
22
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What gauge needle is commonly used for subcutaneous injections?
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25-31 gauge
23
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What is the typical needle length for subcutaneous injections?
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3/8-5/8 inch (up to 1 inch for obese patients)
24
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What is a common instruction for ear drops administration?
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For adults, pull up and back
25
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What nursing consideration involves sensitivity to social organization?
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Understanding family roles and patient’s social context
26
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What is the primary purpose of advance directives in healthcare?
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Legal documents detailing patient preferences for medical treatment when incapable of communicating.
27
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What does advance care planning involve?
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Ongoing process of assessing values, goals, and preferences for future care.
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What is respite care?
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Temporary relief for informal caregivers to rest and recharge.
29
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What is palliative care focused on?
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Relieving suffering and improving quality of life for patients and families.
30
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What is described under Pharmacokinetics in the notes?
Answer
Study how a medication enters the body, moves through the body, and leaves the body.