SCI 225 Pathophysiology Weeks 9-11 Quiz

SCI 225 Pathophysiology Weeks 9-11 Quiz Question 1 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 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 A patient asks the nurse about the best treatment for multiple myeloma? How should the nurse respond? Antic