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N352 Exam 2 Practice Questions | Answered with Rationales Which of the following best defines cancer? A. A disease process characterized by normal cell growth B. A disease process that begins with abnormal cells due to genetic mutations C. A disease that only affects older adults D. A process involving the apoptosis of healthy cells Rationale: Cancer is defined by the presence of abnormal cells that proliferate uncontrollably due to genetic mutations, leading to tumor formation and potential ...

Lupus: Hallmark sign - butterfly rash on face Lupus: Indication of flare - Fever and fatigue *also assess BUN function *c reactive protein remains normal Lupus: Interventions - -Falls precautions -treat pain with tylenol and NSAIDS (monitor kidney function) -AVOID SUNLIGHT -REPORT FLARE IMMEDIATELY -clean skin with mild soap and pat dry and apply lotion Lupus: medical management - -hydroxychloroquine(anti-malarial) decreases absorption of UV light Scleroderma - inflammatory, autoimmun...

A patient has a positive family history of colon cancer. Which of the following is a recommendation you would want them to adhere to? A. Encourage baseline colonoscopy screening B. Strict physical activity C. Encourage the patient to increase dietary intake of red meats D. Encourage the patient to reduce intake of fiber - A. Encourage baseline colonoscopy screening The patient asks the nurse how radiation works to destroy cancer cells. How would you respond? A. The goal of radiation the...

AHIMA CCS EXAM 2023/2024 ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS /A+ SCORE ASSURED. The root operation of resection applies to which of the following? a. Removal of the entire body part and removal of an entire lobe of the liver b. Partial incidental appendectomy and the closure portion of a procedure c. Blunt, digital, manual, or mechanical lysis of adhesions d. Partial cholecystectomy A. Removal of the entire body part and removal of an entire lobe of the liver. When coding benign neoplas...

hypersensitivities type I-IV (examples or tx) -A: anaphylactic/allergic; tx with epi -C: cytotoxic/hemolytic; ex: blood transfusion, Rh incompatability -I: immune complexes; ex: SLE, vasculitis, graft rejection -D: delayed, ex: GVHD, +TB test, poison ivy; T-cell mediated DIC (what, most common cause, tx) -abnormal bleeding and clotting (bleeding times prolonged) -sepsis is the most common cause -tx: FFP if platelets < 50,000, cryprecipitates platelets normal range 150,000-400,000 P...

1 MED SURG EXAM 2 | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ what should you absolute neutrophil count be (ANC) Correct Answer: neutropenia Correct Answer: ANC <1500 moderate neutropenia Correct Answer: ANC 500-999 severe neutropenia Correct Answer: ANC < 500 things to avoid if pt is neutropenic Correct Answer: - fresh cut flowers (wilt, die, grow mold) - processed meats, undercooked meats (food bourne illness) chemo & radiation Correct Answer: cannot d...

- AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) Low CD4 T cell count <200, Opportunistic infections - HIV/AIDS Key Features CNS Signs Confusion Dementia Fever Visual changes Memory loss Personalitychanges Pain Seizures CNS Inflammation causes damage to the brain and CNS - opportunistic infections r/t HIV/AIDS compromised immune system Toxoplasmosis Encephalitis - cat liter glove and mask. Neuro assessment Fungal Infections Candidiasis=Pain can occur while swallowing Bad breath, ...

The nurse is talking with a client who was diagnosed with liver cancer nine months ago and the client's family. The family is requesting assistance to deal with the diagnosis. The nurse provides the family with information about Palliative care. which of the following is not a goal of Palliative care? a. to secure financial assistance b. to provide education to the family c. to support family d. to prevent and treat symptoms and side effects of treatment a A nurse is caring for a pat...

CPHON TEST Onc./Heme Emergencies 20 Questions with Verified Answers HYPERLEUKOCYTOSIS -what is it -risk factors -s/s -tx - CORRECT ANSWER -peripheral wbc is greater than 100,000/mm3 causing increased blood viscosity and blast cell aggregates and thrombi in microcirculation -all, aml, cml -some are asymptomatic! altered LOC, slurred speech, sob, tachypnea, cyanosis, blurred vision, headaches, sz, papilledema (optic disk swelling) -hyperhydration, allopurinol or rasburicase, product supp...

AGACNP questions and answers | 100% verified and Updated 2024 hydrochlorothiazide -Answer-This drug can actually increase uric acid levels and should likely be stopped when dealing with a patient with gout high dose corticosteroids -Answer-What is the first line of treatment for temporal arteritis? 1. heart disease 2. cancer 3. lower respiratory infections -Answer-Leading cause of death in the US 1,2,3 (ages 40 and up) tonometry, age of 40 -Answer-glaucoma screen known as ____________s...