Hypoparathyroidism - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. A nurse is caring for a client who is Postoperative following a bilateral adrenalectomy. The Nurse should expect to administer glucocorticoids following the procedure to enhance which of the following therapeutic effects? B. Inhibit glucose metabolism C. Compensate for decreased cortisol levels D. Decrease susceptibility to infection E. Acts as a diuretic to maintain urine output Answer B Rational: with an adrenalectomy, the client requires glucocorticoids before, during, and after su...

ASCP RECALLS QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS (ALL CORRECT)2024 pseudo aeruginosa vs putida - CORRECT ANSWER growth at 42C Characteristic of transudate - CORRECT ANSWER noninflammatory response Why vaccinate for influenza - CORRECT ANSWER Antigenic drift Foward 4+ 4+, Reverse 2+ 2+ Next step? (Warm sample, room temp incubation, ....) - CORRECT ANSWER warm sample Foward 0 2+/mf, Reverse 4+ 0 Cause of discrepancy? - CORRECT ANSWER Transfused with O cells or B subgroup? (Transfused with O ce...

Test Bank for Applied Pathophysiology: A Conceptual Approach 4e 4th Edition by Judi Nath; Carie Braun. ISBN-13: 9199 Full Chapters test bank included 1 Introduction to Pathophysiology Introduction Defining Pathophysiology Understanding Pathophysiology Pathogenesis Etiology Clinical Manifestations Diagnosis and Treatment Applying Pathophysiology Individual Health Population Health Disease Prevention Evidence-Based Practice Functional Concepts of Altered Health 2 Altered Cel...

Dunphy Endocrine Questions and Answers 100% Solved You suspect that Sharon has hypoparathyroidism because, in addition to her other signs and symptoms, she has: Elevated serum phosphate levels Signs of hypoparathyroidism elevated serum phosphate levels; decreased serum calcium levels; increased neuromuscular activity, which may progress to tetany; decreased bone resorption; hypocalciuria; and hypophosphatemia

ASCP MLS Module Questions All Answered With Verified Answers A plasma ammonia result of 150 ug/dL (RR 19-55) in a pediatric patient likely indicates what? : Hepatic failure When measuring thyroxine (T4) by fluorescent polarization immunoassay: : there is no separation or wash step A potassium level of 6.8 mEq/L is obtained from a heparinized blood sample. Before reporting the results, what step should the tech take first? : check the sample for hemolysis The followin...

HURST Review: Endocrine, questions and answers 2023 The thyroid gland produces _____ hormones. What are they? 3; -T3 -T4 -Calcitonin Calcitonin decreases serum calcium levels by taking calcium out of the blood and pushing it back into the bone You need _____________ to make hormones iodine (this is dietary iodine-comes from salt) Thyroid hormones give us energy Hyperthyroid is AKA Graves' disease (most common cause) Hyperthyroidism: Signs/Symptoms -n...

NR 511 Differential Diagnosis And Primary Care Practicum wk 6 You suspect that Sharon has hypoparathyroidism because, in addition to her other signs and symptoms, she has:  Elevated serum phosphate levels. Which of the following statements about hypothyroidism is not true?  The rate of hypothyroidism decreases with age. Jenny, age 46, has hypertension that has been controlled with hydrochlorothiazide 50 mg every day for the past 3 years. She is 5 ft 8 in tall and weighs 220 lb...

Endocrine NCLEX questions7. A 67-year-old male client has been complaining of sleeping more, increased urination, anorexia, weakness, irritability, depression, and bone pain that interferes with her going outdoors. Based on these assessment findings, nurse Richard would suspect which of the following disorders? a. Diabetes mellitus b. Diabetes insipidus c. Hypoparathyroidism d. Hyperparathyroidism - correct answer D. Hyperparathyroidism is most common in older women and is characterized by...

NR 507 FINAL EXAM Questions & Answers (Rated A+) NR 507 FINAL EXAM Questions & Answers (Rated A+) Subarachnoid hemorrhage - ANSWER - Bleeding into the subarachnoid space, where the cerebrospinal fluid circulates. -ruptured intracranial aneurysm/trauma -IICP/irritates meningeal tissues/produces inflammation, blood coats nerve roots, impairs CSF circulation -compensatory increase in SBP Meningitis - ANSWER - Bacterial- Meningococcus and S. pneumococcus bacteria are most common Viral- ...

Hildegard Peplau Theory of Interpersonal Relations. Earliest modern nursing theory Enabled nursing to establish the groundwork for Advanced Practice Nursing. Therapeutic communication. Psychotherapy Holistic treatment that relies on the nurse's processing of what the patient is experiencing During the psychotherapy process the Psych APN: Addresses individual and family problems with the patient Assesses identified problems during the orientation phase of the therapeutic rela...