NUR 265 EXAM 3 LATEST UPDATE 2025 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (LATEST UPDATE RATED A+) GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING
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NUR 265 EXAM 3 LATEST UPDATE 2025 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (LATEST UPDATE RATED A+) GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING What is encephalitis? - correct answers-inflammation or infection of the brain What causes encephalitis? - correct answers-West Nile Virus Herpes What are the s/s of encephalitis? - correct answers-High fever, N/V, stiff neck Flu like symptoms change in LOC photophobia pupil changes (dilate & less responsive to light) What is used to dx encephalitis? - correct answers-lumbar puncture EEG CT (looks for mass) What are N/I for encephalitis? - correct answers-Neuro checks Monitor for s/s of ICP Suction only resp compromised HOB 30-45 Decrease stimuli What is the tx for encephalitis? - correct answers-acyclovir What are complications from encephalitis? - correct answers-ICP that leads to herniation of brain tissue or death What is myasthenia gravis? - correct answers-Autoimmune disorder that is characterized by weakness in the muscles What causes myasthenia gravis? - correct answers-lack of Ach receptor sites, leads to lack of nerve impulses What are s/s of myasthenia gravis? - correct answers-difficulty holding up head or brushing teeth double vision ptosis dysphagia loss of bowel & bladder control decrease sense of smell & taste How is myasthenia gravis diagnosed? - correct answers-tensillon test. s/s improve with Edrophonium . How does edrophonium work? - correct answers-w/in 30-60sec of 1st dose, most show lots of improvement, lasts 4-5 Purchase document to see full attachment