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A 16 year old has just moved schools. He is quiet, moody and not like himself at all. Within six months he seems to have completely changed back to his previous personality. What is the most likely diagnosis? - Adjustment disorder What is the prophylactic antibiotic most commonly given before a dental procedure if one is necessary? - Amoxicillin 2 grams po 1 hour before procedure Wilson's disease is associated with a build up of what mineral? - There is a deficiency of the copper binding ...

Exam 3: NUR257/ NUR 257 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing Exam Review| 100% Correct| Grade A - Galen Q: Why do I need to regulate my blood glucose level? Answer: The brain cannot store glucose therefore it needs a constant supply Q: Hemoglobin A1C is an indicator of blood sugar levels over a 3 month period Answer: 7% A1C in labs would show the average of blood sugar average over a 3 month time period and how it is managed Q: At diabetes ...

Exam 4: NUR242/ NUR 242 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Galen Q: During an interview with a patient with a diagnosis of Parkinson disease (PD), which of the following speech patterns will the healthcare provider anticipate? A. Bubbly and spirited B. Clear and rhythmic C. Pressured and hurried D. Slow, slurred, and monotone Answer: D. Slow, slurred, and monotone Q: Select all the TRUE statements about...

Final Exam: NR 509 / NR509 Advanced Physical Assessment Final Practice Questions with Verified Answers (2024 / 2025 Update) - Chamberlain 1. A mother brings her 15-month-old toddler to the clinic for his preventive health care visit. The clinician takes the history and observes the child's interactions and behaviors and is then ready to begin the rest of the examination. Which of the following best describes the general approach to the pediatric examination of the young child? ~ Answer: Begin w...

WGU D236 Objective Assessment Pathophysiology Exam (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A Q: What is Spina Bifida? Why are relative deficiencies in Folic acid or B12 associated with Spina Bifida? Answer: Failure to close the neural tube early in gestation due to low folic acid and B-12 These vitamins help activate DNA synthesis in the developing fetus in the first 4 weeks of pregnancy, that are responsible for closing up the spinal column. Three types of spina...

Final Exam: NR570/ NR 570 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Common Diagnosis and Management in Acute Care Practicum Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Chamberlain Q: Where is the stone located if the patient has pain in the groin region? Answer: pain that radiates downward into the groin indicates the stone has passed into the lower third of the ureter Q: Vague flank pain or acute colicky pain with increasing intensity means the stone is located where? Answer: stones in renal pelvis ...

NR571/ NR 571 Final Exam (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Complex Diagnosis & Management in Acute Care Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct |Grade A – Chamberlain Q: Alk phos will be severely elevated in hepatobiliary disease T/f Answer: False. Although ALP will be elevated in hepatobiliary disease, it is severely elevated in biliary disease only. Q: Hepatitis A is spread via Answer: Fecal-oral. 90% of children acquire hep a in developing countries ...

NR571/ NR 571 Midterm Exam (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Complex Diagnosis & Management in Acute Care Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct |Grade A – Chamberlain Q: The AGACNP is called to see a patient who is ready for discharge after a carotid endarterectomy. The patient is altered and began complaining of new headache this morning. The current vital signs are as follows : heart rate (HR) 116 beats/min, blood pressure (BP) 170/90 mmHg, and temperature 99°F. What orders shou...

Final Exam: NRNP 6566/ NRNP6566 Advanced Care of Adults in Acute Settings I| Questions and Verified Answers| 2023/ 2024 New Update- Walden Question 1 Which antibiotics would NOT be appropriate to empirically treat an E. Coli infection? Penicillin VK (Pen VK) Cephalexin (Keflex) Nitrofurantoin (Macrobid) Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole (Bactri m DS) Question 2 The NP is managing a 66 year old female admitted to the ICU with a serum potassium level of 8.9 mEg/L. Hemodialysis will be...

Exam 1: NUR201 / NUR 201 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing I | Questions and Verified Answers 100% Correct | Grade A - Fortis Question: A health care practitioner is reviewing a corticosteroid ointment prescription for her client. Under what condition is this type of ointment contraindicated? a. Epidermal thickening b. Seborrhea c. Psoriasis d. Open wound Answer: d. Open wound Question: What is an example of a keratolytic that is used to treat psoriasis?...