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How do antigout medications work? - by inhibiting the infiltration and phagocytosis of leukocytes, thus decreasing the breakdown of uric acid to urate crystals. Deposition of urate crystals causes - pain and inflammation What is Colchicine - anti-gout medication how does Colchicine work? - Works by inhibiting inflammation, reducing pain and swelling common side effects of Colchicine - GI problems (diarrhea) use with caution in elderly Also can cause blood dyscrasias & abdominal pain pa...

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Exam 3: NURS611 / NURS 611 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Advanced Pathophysiology Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | Graded A - Maryville Q: The common cause of elevated levels of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) secretion is: Answer: Ectopically produced ADH Q: Which laboratory value would the nurse expect to find if a person is experiencing syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)? Answer: Serum Na level of 120 and serum hypo-osmolatlity. Q: A patient who is diagnosed with a closed head in...

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Lithium labs - level, NA, Ca, P, EKG, Creatinine, Urinalysis, CBC, TSH bipolar meds: depression - lurasidone (13+), olanzapine + fluoxetine (10+)(symbyax) bipolar acute and mixed mania - aripiprazole, risperidone, olanzapine (13+), quetiapine (acute only), asenapine (10+) classic mood stabilizers - Lamotrigine (excellent medication to use), lithium, Depakote (avoid in females if possible due to PCOS and Pregnancy), Tegretol, Trileptal (no evidence for true Bipolar disorder) anti-depr...

midsystolic murmur that radiates to left sternal border with a medium pitch; a coarse thrill is palpated as well? correct answers Aortic stenosis During percussion, the patient holds his or her arms in front in order to? correct answers Expose maximum lung area List 2 HPI questions for Chest pain correct answers 1. does the pain radiate to the arm or jaw 2. Are there associated symptoms such as SOB, sweating or N/V List 2 patient educations regarding sun exposure correct answers 1. App...

1. Carbamazepine (Tegretol) can sometimes show subtherapeutic range due to what? - Carbamazepine auto-induces metabolism, leading to lower levels despite good compliance 2. What are the black box warnings for Carbamazepine? - Dermatologic reactions 1. Steven's Johnson 2. Toxic epidermal necrolysis 3. What lab test should be ordered for patients on Carbamazepine? - CBC every 3-4 months because it can cause decreased WBC, decreased platelets, and trouble with RBC 4. What kind of teachi...

Which of the following will best facilitate the interview when obtaining a history for a deaf patient who can read lips? - Correct answer-speaking slowly During a history, the patient indicates he has an uncle and a brother with sickle cell disease. Which of the following is an appropriate method to document this information? - Correct answer-Include it in the family history. Which approach is recommended at the onset of an interview? - Correct answer-Use an open-ended approach; let the ...

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