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Discussion Topics, Chapter 33, Anticholinergic Agents Discussion Topics Learning Objective(s) 1. Mr. Jackson is an African American man who will undergo eye surgery for a torn retina. The ophthalmologist has ordered ophthalmic atropine drops for mydriasis prior to the procedure. a. What are the key nursing considerations when administering mydriatics […]

Discussion Topics, Chapter 34, Introduction to the Endocrine System Discussion Topics Learning Objective(s) 1. Your small group has been assigned the topic of hormones for a 2-minute presentation. a. List the most common characteristics of all hormones. b. Why are hormones important to normal cell function? 2. The topic for […]

Discussion Topics, Chapter 35, Hypothalamic and Pituitary Agents Discussion Topics Learning Objective(s) 1. Shalonda, 5 years old, has received a diagnosis of precocious puberty and will be taking histrelin (Supprelin) 400 mcg SC every morning. a. Histrelin helps regulate the production of which hormone? b. How does histrelin treat precocious […]

Discussion Topics, Chapter 36, Adrenocortical Agents Discussion Topics Learning Objective(s) 1. Bernard has been placed on a beclomethasone (Beclovent) to be taken as a respiratory inhalant q.i.d. He is newly diagnosed with asthma and very concerned about taking “steroids.” a. What type of “steroid” is beclomethasone, and what are the […]

Discussion Topics, Chapter 37, Thyroid and Parathyroid Agents Discussion Topics Learning Objective(s) 1. The nurse is caring for Mrs. Smith, a 55-year-old patient who has been started on levothyroxine for hypothyroidism. a. Describe the symptoms of hypothyroidism. b. How does levothyroxine help correct hypothyroidism? c. What are the adverse effects […]

Discussion Topics, Chapter 38, Agents to Control Blood Glucose Levels Discussion Topics Learning Objective(s) 1. A group of nursing students have been assigned a presentation during postclinical conference on the pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus and why diabetics must take insulin. a. List five key bullet points about the pathophysiology of […]