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NSG 6440 PREDICTOR TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT 2023-2024 - SOUTH UNIVERSITY. Predictor test 1) A 15 years old high school student with a mild sore throat and low-grade fever that has persisted for about 3 weeks. She reports general malaise, fatigue, and loss of appetite. The NP suspects mononucleosis. Which of the following is the LEAST appropriate intervention? a. Palpate the lymph nodes and spleen b. Examine the posterior oropharynx for petechiae c. O...

Statin + ezetimibe - Ezetimibe + Atorvastatin= Liptruzet + Simvastatin= Vytorin Statin + niacin - Niacin + lovastatin = Advicor + Simvastatin = Simcor Renal adjustment of statin and fenofibrate - Lova, Simva, Rosu= CrCl <30: use lower starting dose Prava= CrCl <60: use lower starting dose Fenofibrate= lower dose if CrCl 30-80 mL/min LDL, TG lowering effect - Statin: lower LDL 20-55%, TG 10-30%, raise HDL 5-15% Ezetimibe: lower LDL 18-23%, TG 5-10%, raise HDL 3% BIle acid b...

ATI content mastery pharm Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Cromolyn is used to treat - Answer- exercise induced asthma Simvastatin is a - Answer- HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, lipid lowering agent simvastatin can treat - Answer- high cholesterol and triglycerides Furosemide side effects - Answer- Skin (SJ syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis) assess for rash frequently Fentanyl is used to treat - Answer- breakthrough pain in cancer patients >18 yo fentanyl side effects - Answer- re...

Alteplase (t-PA) - ANSWER *class*: thrombolytics *Indication*: MI, acute ischemic stroke, occluded central lines *Action*: converts plasminogen to plasmin which degrades the fibrin found *Nursing Considerations*: - contraindicated in active bleeding -monitor for anaphylaxis - use caution with uncontrolled hypertension Atorvastatin (Lipitor) - ANSWER *class*: lipid-lowering agent *Indication*: management of high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia), primary prevention of cardiovascular dis...

A 28-year-old G2P2 woman returns today for follow up on her abnormal pap smear which reveals atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASCUS). Reflex HPV testing is positive for high risk type. She has never had a prior abnormal pap smear, and has been following the recommended screening guidelines. She is asymptomatic. Her pelvic exam reveals a normal cervix with a small amount of cervical mucous. What is the next best step in the management of this patient? A. Routine sc...

APEA Pre-Predictor Test Questions and Answer with Rationales Latest 2023 NSG6440 FINAL EXAM PREDICTOR QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS / NSG 6440 FINAL EXAM 1) A 15 years old high school student with a mild sore throat and low-grade fever that has persisted for about 3 weeks. She reports general malaise, fatigue, and loss of appetite. The NP suspects mononucleosis. Which of the following is the LEAST appropriate intervention? a. Palpate the lymph nodes and spleen b. Examine the posterior oro...

APEA Pre-Predictor Test Questions and Answer with Rationales Latest 2023 NSG6440 FINAL EXAM PREDICTOR QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS / NSG 6440 FINAL EXAM 1) A 15 years old high school student with a mild sore throat and low-grade fever that has persisted for about 3 weeks. She reports general malaise, fatigue, and loss of appetite. The NP suspects mononucleosis. Which of the following is the LEAST appropriate intervention? a. Palpate the lymph nodes and spleen b. Examine the posterior oro...

Macronutrient nutrients which provide energy, carbohydrate, protein, fat Micronutrient includes macro minerals, organic acids, trace minerals, and vitamins Food plans/patterns ways of grouping types of food in consistent pattern - Mediterranean diet pattern, DASH plan, ATP III Dietary guidelines, vegetarianism (including vegan) Nutraceutical nutrients consumed not within food via supplementation Functional foods foods that have had nutrients not normally found or in hig...

NGR 6172 Endocrine: Questions With Complete Solutions | Latest Update 2023/2024 Graded A+. Patients without risk factors for DM should be screened starting at age_____? - ANSWER-45 DRUGS FOR DIABETES □ Name some medications that can elevate blood glucose levels and increase the risk of DM: (5) - ANSWER-- antipsychotics - glucocorticoids - statins - sympathomimmetics - thiazide diuretics DRUGS FOR DIABETES □Women with polycystic ovarian syndrome are at risk of developing____? - ANSW...

The client says to the nurse, "My healthcare provider says I have heart disease and I need to decrease the cholesterol in my diet. I don't understand how this happened." Which response should the nurse say to the client? - The arteries around your heart are narrowed by low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol buildup in them. The nurse is providing education about lipids for a client with hyperlipidemia. Which information should the nurse include in the education? - High density lip...