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NR-507 Final Study Guide 1. Acid base imbalance While checking arterial blood gas results, a nurse finds respiratory acidosis. What does the nurse suspect is occurring in the patient? reduced tidal volumes A 20-year-old male is in acute pain. An arterial blood gas reveals decreased carbon dioxide (CO2 ) levels. Which of the following does the nurse suspect is the most likely cause? Hyperventilation The nurse is assessing a client with suspected respiratory acidosis. Which assessment...

The ultimate goal of physiological stress response is to__ - ️️maintain or regain homeostasis Which of the following is incorrect? - ️️cortisol activates sympathetic system Adrenalectomy - ️️ Which of the following statement is true? - ️️people with pre-existing hypocortisolism is more likely to develop PTSD Dorsal root of the spinal nerve contains - ️️visceral sensory nerve fibers Which of the following statements is incorrect about neuromodulators? - ️️th...

NURS611 Maryville University: Patho Q&A VERIFIED AND ALREADY PASSED WITHRATIONALES What are clinical manifestations of hypothyroidism? a. intolerance to heat, tachycardia, and weight loss b. oligomenorrhea, fatigue, and warm skin c. restlessness, increased appetite, and menorrhagia d. constipation, decreased heart rate, and lethargy - ANSWER *D *The lower levels of TH result in decreased energy metabolism, resulting in constipation, bradycardia, and lethargy. Thyroid-stimulating hor...

Leukomoid Reaction - ANSWER -Absolute leukocyte count >50,000 cells/mm -Absolute count = % leukocytes x total WBC count -May involve neutrophils, lymphocytes, or eosinophils -Caused by an exaggerated response to INFECTION --Perforated appendix (neutrophils) --Whooping cough = Bortedella pertussis (lymphocytes) --Cutaneous larva migrans (eosinophils) Neutophilic Leukocytosis - ANSWER *Absolute neutrophil count > 7000 cells/mm* *Etiology:* 1) Infection (i.e. acute appendicitis) ...

NSG 4100 Exam 2 REAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS 2023 Where is aldosterone secreted? what is hyperaldosteronism called? Conn's syndrome What is hypoaldosteronism called? S/S of Addison's Disease? s/s of Addisonian crisis Tx of addisons/ Addisonian crisis Pheochromocytoma What does pheochromocytoma cause? 5 H's of pheochromocytoma Treatment of pheochromocytoma Hyperthyroidism S/S of hyperthyroidism s/s of thyroid storm tx of hyperthyroidism hypothyroidism s/s of...

NR 507 Final Study Guide 1. Acid base imbalance  While checking arterial blood gas results, a nurse finds respiratory acidosis. What does the nurse suspect is occurring in the patient? reduced tidal volumes  A 20-year-old male is in acute pain. An arterial blood gas reveals decreased carbon dioxide (CO2 ) levels. Which of the following does the nurse suspect is the most likely cause? Hyperventilation  The nurse is assessing a client with suspected respiratory acidosis. Which asse...

Corticosteroids released by adrenal cortex, effect every cell on the body. used to treat adrenocortical disorders, immunosuppression, and reduce inflammation Common corticosteroids hydrocortisone, methlprednisilone, prednisone, dexamethasone Brainpower Read More Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:09 / 0:15 Full screen uses of corticosteroids allergies, Addison's, inflammation, cerebral edema, anaphylactic reaction Corticos...

NCLEX-RN Practice Quiz Test Bank #8 (75 Questions) 1. 1. Question A 21-year-old male with Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a senior at the local university. He is engaged to be married and is to begin a new job upon graduation. Which of the following diagnoses would be a priority for this client? o A. Sexual dysfunction related to radiation therapy o B. Anticipatory grieving related to terminal illness o C. Tissue integrity related to prolonged bed rest o D. Fatigue related to chemotherapy Incorrect Corr...

Albuterol sulfate brand names - Answer-Proventil HFA Ventolin HFA ProAir HFA Albuterol HFA Therapeutic class - Answer-β2 agonist Albuterol HFA Indications - Answer-asthma, exercise-induced asthma; prophylaxis Albuterol HFA CI/BBW - Answer-hypersensitivity to albuterol or any of its components, including milk proteins, or levalbuterol Albuterol HFA adult dosing - Answer-2 oral inhalations 15 to 30 minutes before exercise Albuterol HFA ADR - Answer-nausea, pharyngitis, nervousness, ...

NR 507 Final Study Guide 1. Acid base imbalance  While checking arterial blood gas results, a nurse finds respiratory acidosis. What does the nurse suspect is occurring in the patient? reduced tidal volumes  A 20-year-old male is in acute pain. An arterial blood gas reveals decreased carbon dioxide (CO2 ) levels. Which of the following does the nurse suspect is the most likely cause? Hyperventilation  The nurse is assessing a client with suspected respiratory acidosis. Which asse...