SCI 225 Weeks 9-11 Pathophysiology Quiz 2021/2022.

SCI 225 Weeks 9-11 Pathophysiology Quiz 2021/2022. A patient has heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT). Which condition is a priority to assess? Pulmonary infarction Pulmonary hypertension Pulmonary edema Pulmonary embolism Correct! Venous thrombosis is more common and results in deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary emboli. Question 2 1 / 1 pts Which symptoms should the nurse assess for in a patient with Hodgkin's lymphoma? Headache, visual changes, and hearing loss Night sweats, low-grade fevers, and weight loss Correct! Inflammatory cytokines released by Hodgkin's lymphoma tumors often cause night sweats, low-grade fevers, and weight loss. Hypertension, tachycardia, and chest pain Hematuria, flank pain, and ascites Question 3 1 / 1 pts A patient asks the nurse about the best treatment for multiple myeloma? How should the nurse respond? Anticoagulants Antibiotics Chemotherapy Correct! Although chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and marrow transplant have been used for treatment, the prognosis for persons with MM remains poor. Chelation Question 4 1 / 1 pts A patient has infectious mononucleosis, which immune cells are most affected? T lymphocytes Neutrophils Basophils B lymphocytes Correct! Infectious mononucleosis (IM) is an acute infection of B lymphocytes (B cells) with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Question 5 0 / 1 pts Which laboratory result will be elevated in a patient with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)? Platelets Fibrin degradation products