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Week 1 Ch 50 estrogen and progestins Menopause 1. is the associated loss of estrogen which typically begins 2. During the initial phase, the menstrual cycle becomes 3. Eventually, ovulation and menstruation 1. at approximately age 51 to 52 years, with 95% of women entering menopause between the ages of 45 and 55 years. 2. irregular, anovulatory cycles may occur, and periods of amenorrhea may alternate with menses 3. cease entirely Physiologic Alterations Accompanying Menopause 1. Vas...

NURS 5315 FINAL EXAM|Latest Update Graded A+ Anion gap level Normal range is 3-10 Osmol gap normal range and heat does an elevated value mean Normal range is <10 mOsm/kg; elevated levels indicate ethyl alcohol (etoh) consumption What triggers renin releases Triggered by dehydration; involved in the regulation of blood pressure What does a cirrhosis and HF do to oncotic pressure Increased in cirrhosis; decreased in heart failure What does an elevated serum osmolality p...

List drug options that will cover a pseudomonas Ceftazidime, cefipime, Pipercillin/ticarcillin, Meropenem, imipenem,aztreonam, Flouroquinolones, Aminoglycosides Describe the differences in CSF findings between bacterial, viral, & herpes meningitis Bacterial- Decreased glucose and highly Increased WBC, Lactate, protein: Diff- PMN Viral- Glucose normal and lactate normal or decreased, protein and WBC mildly increased. DIff PMN first than monos Herpes- Glucose normal, protein and WBC inc...

NURS 6521 / NURS6521 Advanced Pharmacology Midterm Exam A patient with bronchial asthma is prescribed a sustained-release preparation of theophylline. To help minimize the adverse effects of t he drug, which of the following should the nurse suggest? Selected Answer: Take it on an empty stomach, 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals Selected Answer: Amoxicillin, Metronidazole, and Bismuth A diabetic patient being treated for obesity tells the Nurse Practitioner that he is having adverse effects f...

STNA Ohio Study Guide Latest Update | 100% Correct Inflammation is the process of Hyper denotes an excess of Hypo refers to a deficiency of Poly indicates a multitude of Pnea relates to the act of breathing Dys signifies abnormal or difficult Phagia involves the act of swallowing Phasia pertains to the act of speaking Arthritis refers to inflammation of joints Hyperglycemia indicates high blood sugar levels Polyuria describes excessive urination Dyspnea den...

How do you diagnose airway obstruction? - Correct answer-FEV1/FVC <70% Once airway obstruction is diagnosed, how do you determine whether it is d/t asthma or COPD? - Correct answer-Give pt bronchodilator. if >12% improvement of FEV1 then asthma The *Global* initiate for Chronic *Obstructive Lung Disease* (GOLD) categorizes airflow limitation into how many stages? - Correct answer-4 stages of COPD GOLD 1 spirometric findings - Correct answer-mild: FEV1/FVC = <70% FEV1 >80% pre...

USMLE Step 2 Practice Exam 1 TEST COMPLETE SET ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS Patients blood smear shows that he has small hyper chromic red cells, without central pallor. this is called______ and what is another issue they will likely have? - ANSWER : speherocytes gallstones This HIV drug gives people bad dreams, dizzy, poor sleep, anxiety... - ANSWER : Efafirenz Abacavir side effect - ANSWER : abacavir Someone has urge incontinence. what is initial treatment? - ...

NCCAOM Biomed- ALL QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS What does elevated ALT indicate? - answerViral hepatitis, hepatotoxicity, cirrhosis, mono What does elevated AST indicate? - answerHeart attack, strenuous exercise, mono, trauma What does ALT=or>AST indicate? - answerViral hepatitis, mono, acute hepatotoxicity What does 2:1 AST:ALT indicate? - answerAlcoholic liver disease, cirrhosis, passive congestion, bile duct obstruction What does an increase in bilirubin indicate? - answerBlo...

ARDMS (RVT) Ultrasound Vascular Registry Review Questions with 100% Correct answers Ultrasound Vascular Registry Review Questions with 100% Correct answers What is the first branch of the aortic arch? Innominate artery/ Brachiocephalic Name the three branches of the aortic arch? a. Innominate artery/ Brachiocephalic b. Lt CCA c. Lt Subclavian artery The radial artery runs on what side of the forearm? Lateral side The radial artery branches to form what part of the palmar arch? Supe...

Bariatric Surgery (General Surgery EOR - Smarty PANCE) Exam Questions and Answers 100% Correct What is bariatric surgery? Weight reduction surgery for the morbidly obese Define morbid obesity 1. BMI > 40 (basically, 100 pounds above ideal body weight) or 2. BMI > 35 with a medical problem related to morbid obesity What is BMI Body Mass Index; a measure of body weight relative to height What is the formula for BMI? body weight in kg divided by height in meters squared What is a f...