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Noah Webster’s 1828
American Dictionary of the English Language
 
This is a brand NEW edition of Noah Webster’s 1828 American Dictionary of the English Language, the first American dictionary. This beautiful, gift quality edition has much to offer, such as:
2,000 pages
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Noah Webster was a godly man and instrumental founding father. His 1828 American Dictionary contains the greatest number of Biblical definitions given in any reference volume. Webster considered “education useless without the Bible,” and said, ”In my view, the Christian religion is the most important and one of the first things in which all children, under a free government, ought to be instructed… No truth is more evident to my mind than that the Christian religion must be the basis of any government intended to secure the rights and privileges of a free people…”
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54 different reading response task cards – 9 tasks geared to each level of questioning.  Each card is identified by the level of thinking and an icon to match.  Suitable for all fiction texts!
This is a fabulous resource to have for literacy block – makes shared and guided reading sessions a breeze!  Questions vary from ones that are suitable for short individual/group responses to individual/shared/guided reading, to more complex activities that may take a longer or several sessions to complete.
Make sure you also check out my Bloom’s Poster Kit – a great value set to help you incorporate questions from each level of thinking throughout the entire day!  
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Simply Teaching Full Digital Resources Collection in PDF Format on a CD.
This item consists of every single one of our digital items. If you purchase this CD you receive everything we have and do not need to buy any other Digital Item CD’s from Simply Teaching.

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  CD Study Guide for Excelsior College Nursing* CPNE*

16th EDITION NOTES, FLASH CARDS, CARE PLANS, VIDEO, AUDIO & PRACTICE SCENARIOS +
 

I
AM A EXCELSIOR COLLEGE HONOR GRADUATE &  REGISTERED NURSE! 
 I
passed The EXCELSIOR
Nursing Exams in less than 4 months  with straight A’s  (see Completed
exams transcript below).  I Received my AS in nursing degree July
2005 8 months after enrolling in the program.
I PASSED CPNE  on
the FIRST TRY with NO REPEATS & passed NCLEX-RN with only 75 questions.  .
I can’t guarantee
you will have the same results, but the CD I made contains the resources
I used to study and PASS the CPNE on the first try. 
 
Unlike other sellers who claim to
be Excelsior Grads and/ or Registered Nurses – My CREDENTIALS CAN BE
VERIFIED – See MY about me page for more information.  Some of
the sellers of Excelsior education material, used my CD study guides to
pass – why not by from me and get ALL the notes and resources
needed?!
Even my
competitors loved my notes:

once again, excellent notes!!!!!!!!!!!        i bought all i needed from lisa! Buyer karenwslp ( 200)     

ABOUT THE CD STUDY GUIDE: 

The CD is well organized and
easy to use.  It is a  STEP BY STEP GUIDE to preparing for and passing
the CPNE!  with thorough easy to read Notes,  tons of Resources  for
each section of the exam from choosing the right size syringe to 
administering a tube feeding. It is completely up to date to the CURRENT 2009-10
standards.
 
LOADED with the INFO
YOU NEED! In an easy to use GRAPHIC INTERFACE
ALL organized to Excelsior
CPNE Study guide lovingly referred to as "the car jack"  Start with a
review of the requirements and skills needed in "getting started" . Than work your way through
the CD exploring the  > skills lab–> planning Phase–>
working phase (PCS)–> evaluation phase –> final review.   Than  test your skills with the
scenarios  and forms provided.

CONTENTS

MY
PERSONAL NOTES for EACH SECTION  of the EXAM – That FILL IN
THE BLANKS.   For example where Excelsior’s guide says "follows the
standards of practice" – My CD Notes state exactly what the standards
are and provides  acceptable alternatives.  Where Excelsior’s guide says
administers irrigations, my guide describes the specifics of the various
types of irrigations that could be assigned.
CARE
PLANS lessons/ instructions on how to write care plan, 
Tables with  sure fire Nursing diagnostic statements, interventions and
goals – completed care plans for common illnesses,  and a Care Plan Map
I created specifically for writing a PCS care plan.

FLASH CARDS  for all the critical elements and for the
specific areas/skills performed with in them

SKILL MODULES  (I cover EVERY SKILL  LISTED  in Excelsior’s 
Study guide)

a complete list of skills
that may be needed,

checklists and instructions
for specific skills,   equipment needed ,  explanations, 
Skills range from simple (bed making, blood pressure, oxygen
saturations, ROM plus many more ) to complex ( central line care, tube
feeding, colostomy care, irrigations, obtaining a lab specimen, and
many more)

directions and trouble
shooting for diagnostic tests,

nursing skills, nursing
care,

med administration and
assessments  Including step by step guide to med calculations and
administration. 

AUDIO FILES to help you with lungs sounds

VIDEO FILES  for IV mini bag, IV push, DC and IV, injections,
irrigation, central line care, trach care +, abdominal assessment and
more.

PHOTOS showing correct positions and techniques for
assessments and interventions.
MEDICATION
AND TREATMENT GUIDELINES 
information on procedure 
pre checks, administration, and monitoring is included for specific meds
and treatments that are commonly used. (Heparin, Coumadin, Insulin’s and
oral ant diabetics, cardiac meds, antibiotics, narcotics NSAIDS, plus
many more)

SKILLS LAB  tips on setting up a skills lab, practice
documentation forms, med administration forms, flash cards for each
station

INFECTION CONTROL PROCEDURE GUIDELINES  maintaining a sterile
field, Asepsis, standard precautions, droplet, air born and contact
isolation
PT
EDUCATION FILES respiratory hygiene, cardiac diet, home care,
medication  administration + in addition to the essentials needed  to
meet the CE’s for teaching the patient. ( I had teaching assigned on 2
of my PCS)

MEMORY JOGGERS: summaries,
 TABLES,
OUTLINES, GRAPHICS to help you remember specific
assessments, interventions,  disorders, symptoms, diagnostics,
treatments and medications. (covers all the meds, interventions, labs
etc  mentioned in Excelsior’s guide,)

SUPPORT

Q and A sessions, email
support,  and updates as they become available via my  CPNE STUDY
SPOT GROUP created specifically for
purchasers of my CPNE Study Guide. Invitation will be sent when the
transaction is complete.

Click Here  to see a complete listing of my CD
Study Guides
OTHER INFORMATION:

CD
FORMAT -THIS CD IS A PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR WINDOWS
it is compatable with ALLwindows operating systems including Windows Vista and Windows 7.0

FILE
FORMAT – files are in PDF format – PDF  READER installation
packages and instructions are available on the CD –

COPYRIGHT – the CD and its contents are  copyright
protected and licensed for the bidders individual use – The CD
and its contents  may not be sold, traded, shared, or given away.
If you find the material useful please refer your friends, so they may
buy their own copy.   For more info on copyright protections see my
VERO member about me page.

SUPPORT – I am available to troubleshoot any installation
problems via email or phone  and will answer questions related to
content when the transaction is complete. (we have both left
feedback). 

I
SHIP WITHIN 24 HOURS / 1 BUSINESS DAY OF PAYMENT

larends / RNSS has no relationship, association, or affiliation with Excelsior College.
CPNE is trademark of Excelsior College – Excelsior college has not endorsed this product.

On Jun-11-09 at 06:56:43 PDT, seller added the following information:

excelsior college nursing cpne 15th edition

Current and up to date to the
2008-2009 15th edition standards!
 
this 500mb program can be used to study
for the CPNE and your FCCA
 

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Excelsior College Nursing Microbiology study guide

 Excelsior College Microbiology CD Study Guide *

Notes Tips Graphics Tables Flashcards Bullets
& Practice Exams!

ABOUT
ME I
am a 2005 Excelsior College ASN honors graduate, a current MSN student,
and a BSN RN.  I enrolled in the ASN program October
2005, completed my nursing and general ed exams by February, my CPNE in
June , graduated in July and passed NCLEX -RN August 2005.

Unlike other sellers – who claim to be RN’s and
Excelsior Grads – you can verify my credentials. See my About Me
page

I passed the
 Microbiology
exam  March 2005 with an A after 3 1/2 weeks of extensive study, (See
transcript  below- )   I read  the textbook, (Tortora’s) took
detailed  notes and  created easy to understand tables, graphics,
flashcards,  a final study guide,  and organized other
resources to assure I would pass the exam.

I can’t
guarantee you’ll have the same results But the CD contains the resources
I used to pass the exam.  It’s well organized, easy
to use, and most importantly thorough.

ABOUT MY
MICROBIOLOGY CD

My MICROBIOLOGY CD contains the notes and
study helpers you need to pass the exam!   PLUS hundreds of
practice questions and answers to test your comprehension.  This CD
is set up with a GUEY interface – it is an Auto Run program – After
inserting the CD a table with  pictures/ buttons appears and you
point and click your way through studying, printing and testing, rather
than hunting and pecking for files.  someone with little computer
knowledge can easily use the CD.

FOLDERS & NOTES for each section of the Microbiology test ; organized
to Excelsior’s content guide,  start with the Intro to
Microorganisms and work your way through the final review and practice
exams

Intro to Microorganisms,

Biology of Microorganisms,

Control of Microorganisms,

Disease Resistance and the Immune System,

Biology of Infectious Disease,

Environmental, Food & Industrial Microbiology.

Final Review

Practice Exams

Each folder contains
MY
PERSONAL NOTES  and a variety of
RESOURCES specific to that
section For example:

TABLES

chemotherapeutics, (classes, types, function,) infectious
diseases  (Respiratory, GI, Blood, Genitourinary, Immune &
nosocomial)

CHEAT SHEETS  &
PRIMERS These  are not files to help you cheat, they are
summaries/ overviews to be used for quick review, both during study
and in the field.

LECTURE NOTES ,

SLIDE SHOWS

FLASHCARDS to print and
study

TERMS TO KNOW
Glossaries and bullets

LEARNING MODULES,

summaries and

graphics for difficult
concepts,

WEB LINKS  an extensive list of helpful links

My
PRACTICE EXAMS FOLDER has
16 exams  with hundreds of questions and answers & links to more!
Includes computer simulated Exams , with instant feedback –
just like Excelsior’s exam, The CD also includes printable exams and
quizzes.
The FINAL REVIEW
FOLDER is a synopsis of the
Microbiology Content it contains:

MY FINAL STUDY GUIDE

MY MICROBIOLOGY BULLETS

MY EXCELSIOR BULLETS Things
to Know for the Microbiology Exam

MY MICROBIOLOGY FLASHCARDS

GLOSSARY of terms so you
can copy and paste to make your own flashcards or notes

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of my CD Study Guides
OTHER INFORMATION:

CD FORMAT -This Cd is
a WINDOWS PROGRAM  compatible with Windows 95, 98, 2000, ME XP and
Vista –

FILE FORMAT – files are in
PDF format – ADOBE READER installation packages and instructions are
available on the CD

COPYRIGHT – the CD is
copyright protected.  License is for individual use (no
redistributed)

SUPPORT – I am available to
troubleshoot any installation problems via email or phone  and will
answer questions related to content when the transaction is complete.
(we have both left feedback). 

GUARANTEE – I exchange
products found to be faulty free of charge – please see my
Exchange policy in this auction. – this  does not cover damage or
loss during transit or after arrival. Purchase postal insurance to
protect against damage during transit.

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Ethics study guide notes  tips

Ethics Theory &
Practice Exam CD Study Guide
for Excelsior
College* or DSST* Exam

NOTES, LECTURES, READINGS, SLIDE SHOWS, FLASHCARDS, PRACTICE EXAMS +

I am
a 2005 Excelsior College ASN Honor Graduate, Registered Nurse, and a current  BSN Student.   I passed 
EXCELSIOR’S ASN exams with straight A’s in less than 4 months
 -  CPNE  on the first try June 2005 with no repeats,   
and NCLEX-RN Aug 2005  with only 75 questions. The picture of my
completed exams below outlines my completed  ASN and BSN Exams, and
includes my Ethics exam results ( A)
Unlike other sellers – who claim to be RN’s and
Excelsior Grads – you can verify my credentials. See my About Me
page. 
INFORMATION
YOU NEED  – All of the information on the Ethics CD Study
guide is pertinent and directly related to the exam. 

This is an upper level exam 
with a  avg.  per question difficulty rating of 
0.62 – The 2005 military pass rate was only 46% – less
than 8% of ALL students who took the exam in 2005 earned an A. You need
more than the  small email offered by some sellers to pass this exam.
FEATURES/ CD
CONTENTS
Organized to Excelsior’s free
content guide, Each section of the exam has its own folder with notes
and resources so you can learn the content and move on to the next unit.
Then finish with the final review and exam folders.  This CD can also
be used to study for the DSST Ethics exam.
NOTES My personal NOTES for
each section of the exam.   The notes and resources up to
date, thorough organized and  easy to understand. 
FINAL REVIEW FOLDER  contains final review materials covering the exam as a whole. 
Things to Know, Terms to Know, Review of major concepts and theories.

PRACTICE EXAM FOLDER   hundreds of Questions and Answers to review and test your knowledge
& LINKS TO MORE! 
SUPPLEMENTS
FOLDER:  for each section of
the exam contain resources that expand on that area. This gives you a
variety of ways to learn – (not just reading).  For example:

SLIDE SHOWS Nursing
ethics, business ethics, The basics of Ethics + (covers all the 
areas)

FLASHCARDS to help you
remember terms and concepts

GLOSSARY includes 2 different
glossaries – one for Bioethics and another for ethical
principals, copy and paste to make your own flashcards.

READINGS:  major
readings and excerpts that will expand you understanding EX Plato,
Aristotle, Locke, Kant …

WEB LINKS to helpful sites
related to the Ethics Exam

PRACTICE EXAMS  – 6
complete  exams plus quizzes – Hundreds of
questions and answers to help you prepare

Click here to see a complete listing of my CD Study Guides
OTHER INFORMATION:

CD FORMAT -By default the CD
and files are  formatted in Joliet (for Windows), send an email or
include a note with your PayPal pmt if you want the CD formatted for MAC
, DOS or another operating system.

FILE FORMAT – files are in
PDF format – ADOBE READER installation packages and instructions are
available on the CD

COPYRIGHT – the CD is
copyright protected and sold for the bidders individual use (no
redistribution rights are given)

SUPPORT – I am available to
troubleshoot any installation problems via email or phone  and will
answer questions related to content when the transaction is complete.
(we have both left feedback). 

GUARANTEE – I exchange
products with technical errors or formatting problems- please see my
Exchange policy in this auction. Insurance is available for purchase and
covers items lost or broken in transit. 

FAST SHIPPING – I
SHIP WITHIN ONE BUSINESS DAY OF PURCHASE

*larends has no relationship,
association, or affiliation with Excelsior College or DSST

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1200 NCLEX-RN Exam Flashcards on CD-Updated for 2010-

 
1,200 NCLEX-RN Flashcards, which provide a succinct review of the key exam topics. This is a time-tested method for learning the most difficult concepts on the nursing examination.
Flashcard Features:

1,200 exam concepts
each concept accompanied by an informative definition
conveniently viewable on your computer or printable in a flashcard format
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Every answer you need to know to pass the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN! Study two hours a day for seven days.
NCLEX-RN-Flash contains 3000 printed flash memory cards, presenting nursing facts in all NCLEX-RN categories.
NCLEX-RN-Flash was created by students who recently passed nursing boards. These cards are also available in all bookstores. These cards are the number one speed-review method for the 2009 examination. Memory cards are categorized by subject – nursing skills, nursing sciences, medical, surgical, maternal, infant, pediatrics, and, mental health.
These are actual cards, printed on both sides, with answers on the back. This is not a CD. These cards are printed on card paper.
According to the most recent NCLEX guideline report, these questions will be on the NCLEX-RN.
 

Sample Flash Card Questions
 

What is the most common cause of hyperkalemia?

Chronic renal failure.

What are the clinical signs of hypercalcemia?

Nausea, vomiting, confusion, abdominal or flank pain, constipation, lethargy, depression, weakness, muscleaches, polyuria, headache

What conditions may precipitate an acute adrenal crisis?

Surgery, severe injury, myocardial infarction, or severe infection in a patient with primary or secondary adrenal insufficiency.

What are the causes of thyrotoxicosis?

Gravis disease, acute thyroiditis, thyroid hormone overdose.

How does propranolol affect blood glucose levels in diabetic patients?

Propranolol may cause hyperglycemia.

What is the prognosis for a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?

Death occurs within 10 years. Lou Gehrig’s disease is caused by progressive loss of function of motor neurons, resulting in muscular atrophy and weakness.

What is decerebrate posturing?

Elbows and legs are extended because of a midbrain lesion.

What is decorticate posturing?

Elbows are flexed, legs are extended, indicating a lesion in the thalamic region.

What are the properties of the Glasgow Coma Scale?

Eye opening, verbal activity, and motor activity. 4 points for each category.

What are partial seizures?

Partial seizures begin at a single focus and may spread. The seizure initially affects only part of the body.

What is the probability that a child will develop Huntington’s chorea if her father has the disease?

50%. Autosomal dominant inheritance; characterized by uncoordinated, jerky movements and a decline in mental abilities in the mid-forties.

A 35-year old woman with episodes of weakness when chewing, ptosis, diplopia, and dysarthria. Muscle weakness with repetitive exercise. What is the diagnosis?

Myasthenia gravis. Autoimmune antibodies against acetylcholine receptors in the neuromuscular junction. Anticholinesterase therapy increases acetylcholine and relieves symptoms.

What is the most common cause of resting tremor?

Parkinson disease. Tremors are asymmetrical and have a “pill rolling” characteristic. Cogwheel rigidity, mask face, shuffling gait, bradykinesia.

What organ is damaged by acetaminophen toxicity?

Liver

Cyanide poisoning may occur with which antihypertensive agent?

Nitroprusside. Sodium thiosulfate should be infused with sodium nitroprusside at a ratio of 10:1, thiosulfate to nitroprusside.

Which immune cell is the primary target of HIV?

HIV attacks the T4 helper cells.

What is the length of the asymptomatic period after HIV infection?

The mean incubation time is 10 years. 5% of HIV infected patients develop symptoms within three years of seroconversion.

What are the most common causes of fever in HIV-infected patients?

Primary HIV-related fever, Mycobacterium avium complex, Cytomegalovirus, and non-Hodgkin’s and Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

What is the most common cause of focal encephalitis in AIDS?

Toxoplasmosis, presenting as focal neurologic deficits, headache, fever, altered mental status, seizures, ring enhancing lesions on CT.

What is the most common opportunistic infection in AIDS patients?

Pneumocystis jirovecchii pneumonia, presenting with a nonproductive cough and dyspnea. Chest X-ray: diffuse interstitial infiltrates or normal.

What is the clinical presentation of tracheoesophageal fistula?

The newborn attempts to feed normally, then begins to cough, choke, and becomes cyanotic as swallowed milk returns through the nose and mouth.

What is the best position for the child when irrigating his mouth following cleft palate surgery?

Sitting up with the head forward to prevent aspiration and choking.

Why is it important to keep gastric tubes clamped when not being used for infusion of enteral nutrition?

To prevent air from entering the stomach.

What is a transesophageal fistula?

Upper esophagus ends in a blind pouch, and a fistula connects the trachea and the lower esophagus.

What symptoms indicate that an inguinal hernia is incarcerated?

Hernia cannot be reduced; redness, swelling, and extreme pain at the hernia site.

What disorder is associated with meconium in the urine?

Rectourinary fistula.

What electrolyte imbalances occur after prolonged vomiting?

Hypokalemia, hyponatremia, hypochloremia, and metabolic alkylosis.

What gauge needle is best for injection of infants?

25 to 27 gauge. 1/2 inch to 1 inch in length.

What clinical signs indicate Hirschsprung’s disease?

Abdominal distention and failure to pass meconium within 48 hours of birth.

What assessments help to determine an infant’s hydration status?

Intake and output, skin compliance, urine specific gravity, and daily weight.

Why is inguinal hernia repair done on an asymptomatic infant?

Prevention of incarcerated bowel and prevention of enlargement of the hernia.

What is the location for palpation of a pyloric tumor?

Right upper quadrant.

What is the character of stools associated with intussusception?

Currant jelly stools because of inflammation and hemorrhage.

What are the signs of the return of bowel function after a surgical ileus?

Bowel sounds, passing of stool or gas, decreased abdominal distention.

Why does the vomitus of an infant with pyloric stenosis not contain bile?

The obstruction is proximal to the ampulla of Vater.

When can a child begin taking a bath after a surgical incision?

One week after surgery. Sponge baths should be given in the first week.

What is the most common cancer in women?

Lung cancer; breast cancer is second; colorectal cancer is third.

What are the American Cancer Society recommendation for mammography?

Every 1-2 years after age 40, annually after age 50.

What are the American Cancer Society recommendations for PAP smears?

Annually for 3 years, starting at age 18 or when the patient becomes sexually active; then every 1-3 years.

What are the contraindications to oral contraceptives?

Myocardial infarction, history of smoking, liver tumors, breast cancer, heart disease, vascular disease, or a prior thromboembolism.

What are the risk factors for ectopic pregnancy?

History of pelvic inflammatory device, PID, intrauterine device, previous ectopic pregnancy.

When does ectopic pregnancy most commonly present?

6-8 weeks, presenting with amenorrhea and abdominal or pelvic pain, positive beta-hCG, and an ultrasound showing an absence of an intrauterine gestational sac.

What is the risk of a repeat ectopic pregnancy?

10-15%.

What magnesium sulfate level toxic?

Loss of reflexes occurs at levels >8 mEq/l, and respiratory arrest occurs at levels >12 mEq/l.

Which drug is used to treat eclampsia?

Magnesium sulfate 4-6 g IV bolus, followed by a 2 g/h infusion.

How does ovulation affect basal body temperature?

Ovulation causes a 0.4 degree F rise in basal body temperature, and this is the best time to try to conceive.

A breast-feeding mother is complaining of fever, chills, and a swollen red breast. What is the most likely organism?

Staphylococcus aureus is the most common cause of mastitis. Mastitis is most often seen 3-4 weeks post partum.

What is menorrhagia?

Excessive amount of blood or duration

What is metrorrhagia (hypermenorrhea)?

Bleeding between menstrual periods

What is menometrorrhagia?

Excessive amount of blood at irregular frequencies

What is oligomenorrhea?

Menstrual periods >35 days apart.

What is polymenorrhea?

Menstrual periods <21 days apart.

What two organisms cause most cases of pelvic inflammatory disease?

Neisseria gonorrhea and Chlamydia trachomatis.

What are the risk factors for placenta previa?

Previous cesarean section, previous placenta previa, multiparity, multiple induced abortions, and multiple gestation.

When does a mother begin to feel fetal movement?

Week 16-20

When can a Doppler detect fetal heart tones?

The twelfth week

When can ultrasound detect an intrauterine fetal pole?

Fifth to seventh week.

What percentage of pregnant women have a systolic murmur ?

90% of all pregnant women will have a systolic murmur.

What is the average maternal weight gain during a single pregnancy?

25-30 lbs

What is akathisia?

A sense of internal restlessness.

What is echolalia?

Automatic repetition of the words of another person immediately after hearing the words.

What is catalepsy?

Maintaining the same rigid posture over a long period of time.

What is waxy flexibility?

Resistance to change in position, then gradually allowing movement.

What is the ratio of attempted suicides to completed suicides?

10 :1.

What are the most commonly used anticholinergic medications?

Antihistamines, tricyclic antidepressants, phenothiazines and antiparkinsonian drugs, atropine.

What are the clinical signs of lithium toxicity?

Tremor, weakness, and flattening of the T-waves.

How is Wernicke’s encephalopathy treated?

Thiamine IV.

What volatile substance is the most commonly abused?

Toluene

What is the effect of imipramine on thirst?

Imipramine causes dry mouth and increased fluid consumption. Dry mouth is a side effect of tricyclics, and increased fluid intake may cause hyponatremia.

What is the neurologic adverse reaction to haloperidol (Haldol)?

Extrapyramidal effects: dystonias, parkinsonism, akathisia. Dystonias are muscular contractions. Parkinsonism is the triad of tremor, rigidity, and bradykinesia.

What is akathisia?

Restlessness and inability to sit still, which is an extrapyramidal side effect of neuroleptics.

What are the major goals of a psychosocial rehabilitation program?

Teaching independent living skills, assisting with living arrangements, and arranging for access to community resources.

What is a compulsion?

Repetitive behavior or mental act that a person feels driven to perform. Substitution of unacceptable emotions with a more acceptable activity.

Which person or authoritative group has the most influence on adolescent’s behavior?

The peers of the adolescent.

What is a reaction formation?

A defense mechanism where unacceptable emotions are substituted with exaggerated positive feelings.

What is projection?

A defense mechanism where the patient attributes her own negative traits to another person.

What is an alcoholic blackout?

Phenomenon caused by alcohol intoxication in which long-term memory creation is impaired. A blackout can persist for several days or longer. Not to be confused with “passing out”.

What is rationalization?

Defense mechanism whereby an acceptable reason is used to explain an unacceptable behavior.

What are the initial assessments after a heroin overdose?

Assess airway, breathing, and circulation.

What are the clinical signs of nasal cocaine insufflation?

Red, inflamed nostrils, dilated pupils, anxiety, and tachycardia.

What drug is often abused for weight control?

Amphetamine

What are the clinical signs of long-term amphetamine abuse?

Emotional lability, depression, drug dependency, hallucinations, and delusions.

What are the clinical manifests of anorexia nervosa?

Weight 15% below normal, emaciation, fear of gaining weight, distorted self-imaging, amenorrhea, abdominal pain, syncope.
 
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