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AGNP BOARD EXAM QUESTIONS Neurology Assessment (Questions 194) Question: When eliciting deep tendon reflexes in the knee, the nurse practitioner notes an abnormal reflex in the right knee. This abnormality is probably consistent with a pathological lesion in which segmented level of the spine? Cervical 5 and 6 Cervical 6 and 7 Lumbar 2, 3, and 4 Correct Sacral 1 Explanation: The segmented levels of the deep tendon reflexes are: Ankle: sacral 1; knee: lumbar 2,3, & 4; Supinator and biceps...

Pathophysiology Exam 3 Study Guide Hematopoiesis ~9 Questions Distinct features of erythrocytes, what they do, how they do it. • RBCs: responsible for oxygen transport. o Once mature, have no or ganelles, no protein synthesis, do not go through mitosis. Discoid in shape, flexible structure. Life span changes, what happens as they age • Life span of 120 days, +- 20 days o Altered by conditions, decreased in certain conditions. o As RBCs age ▪ Lose flexibility ▪ Lysed or phagocytized ▪ R...

Nursing NR 565WEEK 2 Midterm review Nursing NR 565WEEK 2 Midterm review WEEK 2 Midterm review Know how to treat o Different types of Tinea Tinea pedis. Tinea pedis, the most common fungal infection, generally responds well to topical therapy. Patients should be advised to wear absorbent cotton socks, change their shoes often, and dry their feet after bathing. Tinea corporis. Tinea corporis usually responds to a topical azole or allylamine. Treatment should continue for at least 1 w...

NR 509 APEA EXAM – RANDOM. QUESTION AND ANSWERS WITH EXPLANATIONS CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING. NR 509   Question 1 A transient ischemic attack is: A. a transient episode of neurologic dysfunction by focal brain, spinal cord, or retinal ischemia, without acute infarction. B. an infarction of the central nervous system tissue that may be silent or symptomatic. C. the abrupt onset of motor or sensory deficits. D. focal or asymmetric weaknesses caused by central and p...

566 Midterm Study Guide WEEK 1 -Things to know about each of the major antibiotic drug classes • Contraindications and high-risk patients • Know examples of each of the major antibiotic dr ug classes • Monitoring needs • Which ones require renal dosing adjustments and how much (i.e., 25%, 50%, etc.) • Patient education • Lifespan considerations including pregnancy • Indications for use Penicillins • caution with patients allergic reactions to penicillins, cephalosporins, or carba...

NUR2603 Essentials of Pathophysiology Exam 1 Focused Review • What is pathophysiology? o the study of abnormalities in physiologic functioning of living beings. It is studies in terms of common , or classic, presentations of disorders. • Stress response o body’s attempt to try to restore the balance; is helpful but can become damaging when repeatedly activated or does not cease. • Flight or flight o The alarm stage; because it provides a surge of energy and physical alterations to either...

AGNP BOARD EXAM QUESTIONS Neurology Assessment (Questions 194) Question: When eliciting deep tendon reflexes in the knee, the nurse practitioner notes an abnormal reflex in the right knee. This abnormality is probably consistent with a pathological lesion in which segmented level of the spine? Cervical 5 and 6 Cervical 6 and 7 Lumbar 2, 3, and 4 Correct Sacral 1 Explanation: The segmented levels of the deep tendon reflexes are: Ankle: sacral 1; knee: lumbar 2,3, & 4; Supinator and biceps...

Running Head: WEEK 3 CASE STUDY SUMMARY Week 3 Case Study Summary Instructor Institution NR 603: Advanced Clinical Diagnosis and Practice Across Life Span Date S: SUBJECTIVE DATA Chief Complaint (CC): CP/SOB 3 days ago. “My wife made me come, I feel fine.” History of present illness (HPI): Chest heaviness, SOB, “sweaty,” nausea, all lasting approx. 3min. None before, none since. Now only feels more tired than normal. “It could be that I have not worked out si...