NR 601 (NR 601)

The underlying disorder of _____ anemia is defective secretion of intrinsic factor, which is essential for the absorption of vitamin B12. pernicious PA, the most common type of megaloblastic anemia, is caused by vitamin B12 deficiency. Symptoms of polycythemia vera are mainly the result of increased blood viscosity. As the disease progresses many of the symptoms are related to the increased blood cellularity and viscosity. In hemolytic anemia, jaundice occurs only when heme d...

A 77-year-old Hispanic Catholic Nun (retired) who immigrated to the United States 15 years ago lives alone but in an apartment complex where her sister lives as well. She is being discharged home after a hospitalization for congestive heart failure with prescriptions for 8 different medications. She is considered at risk for noncompliance due to the following contributing factors except:  Ethnic background 1. A 78-year-old patient who is dying of colon cancer with metastases to the live...

A 77-year-old Hispanic Catholic Nun (retired) who immigrated to the United States 15 years ago lives alone but in an apartment complex where her sister lives as well. She is being discharged home after a hospitalization for congestive heart failure with prescriptions for 8 different medications. She is considered at risk for noncompliance due to the following contributing factors except:  Ethnic background A 78-year-old patient who is dying of colon cancer with metastases to the liver is ref...

1. The percentage of the FVC expired in one second is: 2. The aging process causes what normal physiological changes in the heart? 3. A 55yo Caucasian male follows up after referral to cardiologist. He thinks his med is causing a cough and sometimes he has difficulty breathing. Which med was most likely prescribed? 4. JM is a 68yo man who presents for a physical. He has T2DM x5yrs, smokes 1/2 PPD, BMI is 30. No other previous medical dx, no current complaints. According to the AHA/ACC g...