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A nurse is teaching the parent of a child who has severe reac-tive airway disease about glucocorticoid therapy. The parent asks why her child has to inhale the medication instead of taking it orally. Which of the following information should the nurse provide the parent? - CORRECT ANSWER Oral glucocorticoids are more like to slow linear growth in children. (Chronic use of oral glucocorticoids in high doses by children can result in decreased linear growth. but this wont happen with inhaled...

Essentials of Pathophysiology Porth Ch. 1 Exam Questions With Answers Nucleus Brain and DNA of the cell Ribosomes Synthesize proteins and produce things for the cell to function Mitochondria Powerhouse of the cell Lysosomes and Proteosomes Digestive system for the cell Cytoskeleton movement and shape Describe the Plasma Membrane A lipid bilayer made of phospholipds with the head being hydrophilic and the tail made of fatty acids being hydrophobic. What is the...

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How would you differentiate between diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome (HHS)? Correct Answer: Both of these conditions will include high levels of blood glucose readings. DKA will exhibit acidosis and urinary ketones while HHS will not. Treatment for each condition is similar with fluid bolus and infusion as well as insulin bolus and infusion.  Question 2 Juan is a 42 year old male with complaints of nausea and vomiting for 3 days and has been unable ...

NRNP 6566 / NRNP6566 Midterm Exam Questions With Correct Answers Latest Updated (Score A+). Juan is a 42 year old male with complaints of nausea and vomiting for 3 days and has been unable to keep anything down in that time. He has not taken any of his medications due to the nausea and vomiting. Your assessment reveals the following data: Significant History Type 2 DM x 4 years, HTN Medications Lisinopril 10 mg daily Metformin 1000 mg po daily Glipizide 5 mg po daily Physical Exam Pal...

BIOS 256 Exam 2 Q&A Study Notes.1. Carbs are polymers of what? Slide 28? a. Monosaccharides – galactose, fructose, glucose b. Disaccharides = sucrose, maltose, lactose c. Polysaccharides = starches, glycogen, fibers 2. Combining small simple molecules into synthesizing into complex molecules is the definition of Anabolism. 3. Which vitamin is for Ca abs. Slide 62 a. Vitamin D 4. Which of hormones will DOMINATE in the Post absorptive state (125-127) a. Insulin b. Glucagon c. co...

Fluid Volume Excess (hypervolemia) - Too much fluid in the vascular space caused by: HF, RF, and High Na intake (meds, food, IVF with Na) and Hormones (aldosterone and ADH) How does HF cause FVE (Fluid Volume Excess)? - bc the weak heart cant perfuse the the kids therefore decreased Urine out put. How does RF cause FVE? - the kidneys are not functioning therefore no urine out put and fluid remains in vasc space Aldosterone - created in adrenal glands on Kidneys, it is a ster...

HOSA Medical Terminology (roots, prefixes, suffixes) 100% Correct abs- away from aero- air antero- front bio- life chrom- color de- to remove dextro- right di- across dys- pain, bad erythro- red etio- cause ex- out, away from febr- fever gluc- glucose, sugar gyne- woman, female hypo- deficient; below, under; less than normal latero- side lepto- thin, slender medio- middle mega- large meso- mi...

Apply sample to the glucose test strip in a continuous flow until A. yellow window is completely filled B. countdown clock starts or meter beeps C. patient value is on the screen - B. countdown clock starts or meter beeps A large red circle with a line through it appears on the screen with an "error" is indicated. Which of the following is the appropriate course of action? A. Touch the strip to the drop again B. Remove the strip and insert a new test strip to repeat the test. - B. Remov...

NRNP 6566 WEEK 11 KNOWLEDGE CHECK 2 LATEST VERSIONS 2023 20 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS AGRADE VERSION A How would you differentiate between diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome (HHS)? Correct Answer: Both of these conditions will include high levels of blood glucose readings. DKA will exhibit acidosis and urinary ketones while HHS will not. Treatment for each condition is similar with fluid bolus and infusion as well as insulin bolus and infusion. Juan...