Dx and management - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Sickle Cell Anemia: - Dx = Newborn Screening - Patient having extreme leg or abdominal pain = Give Morphine - Patient with pain and fever = Blood culture to test for infection - NO CURE, but possible bone marrow transplants - If a patient with sickle cell is in pain and has had pain med but still has a headache….CALL MD… patient could be having a stroke and needs a CT scan: on test - Management = KEEP HYDRATED and TREAT PAIN this exact answer option was on the test o No strenuous e...

PAEA EOC End of Curriculum Exam Prep- Questions & 100% Correct Answers PAEA EOC End of Curriculum Exam Prep- Questions & 100% Correct Answers abnormal laboratory tests with ______________ include -- increased LFT, NH4+ -- decreased Glucose - ANSWER - Reye syndrome tx- Treatment is aimed at reducing intracranial pressure and supportive care. SE- cerebral edema and fulminant heptitis mechanical mitral valve replacement on warfarin presents to the office for routine management of hi...

What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - ANSWER-Tachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart sounds. Lungs are clear to auscultation. What is the dx? - ANSWER-Cardiac tamponade; obstructive shock If a pt ...

NR547 Midterm Exam ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS)|AGRADE Terri is a 79-year old who presents with confusion. She has positive urine leukocyte esterase. - ANSWER-Refer Rationale: A positive Urine Leukocyte Esterase indicates the presence of a urinary tract infection (UTI) , which may cause confusion. Refer this client for treatment of the UTI. Treat or Refer: Julio is a 66-year-old who presents...

NUR 667 Final Exam Questions With Answers Latest Updated 2024 (Graded A+) A patient is seen with complaints of diarrhea. Which of the following should be included in the patient's differential diagnosis? A. Gastroenteritis B. Recent use of Imodium C. Lack of dietary fiber D. Decreased physical activity {{Correct Ans- A. Gastroenteritis -A 45-year-old patient presents with a chief complaint of generalized abdominal pain. Her physical examination is remarkable for left lower quadrant tende...

NR325 Exam 1 Insulin - CORRECT ANSWERS Needed for glucose to get inside cell Beta cells - CORRECT ANSWERS Produce insulin in response to elevated glucose Normal A1C - CORRECT ANSWERS <5.7% Pre-diabetes A1C - CORRECT ANSWERS >5.7% <6.5% Diabetic A1C - CORRECT ANSWERS >6.5% Random BS>180 - CORRECT ANSWERS Diabetic Normal pancreas will not allow BS to go higher than 180 HgbA1C - CORRECT ANSWERS 3 month measure of where glucose is Gives providers guideline of diabetic ma...

Which of the following topics may be included in the well-woman evaluation of females age 40 – 64 years?  Reproductive health  General medical status and current impact of past medical history  Psychosocial and occupational concerns  Fitness and nutrition  Risk management: disease, lifestyle, habits, environment  Immunization status How can I help you today? – wellness visit; risks for breast cancer; mother 63 and 1st cousin mothers side dx with breast cancer; want...

NRNP 6675/ NRNP6675 Midterm Exam Quiz Bank (2023/ 2024) | Complete Guide| Questions and Verified Answers 1. Which of the following is not consistent with benzo withdrawal? - Answer: B) The best way to proceed with benzo withdrawal is to stop it immediately and tx withdrawal s/s 2. Which of the following is true about the legal practice of the PMHNP? - Answer: D) A&B only A) all have some degrees of prescriptive privileges i...

ABSITE Exam Questions And Answers 100% Correct Latest (Graded A+). The vagus nerve mediates what in the setting of systemic inflammation? Correct Answer: Enhanced gut motility What type of hormones are cytokines? Correct Answer: polypeptide Function of heat shock proteins Correct Answer: Binding of autologous proteins to improve ligand binding Omega-3 fatty acids have what affect on the inflammatory response? Correct Answer: Decrease What is a known affect of TNF? Correct Answer: Expressi...

macrocytic anemia - increased MCV -vitamin b12, iron deficiency, pernicious anemia Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - size of a red blood cell normal: 76 to 96 fL Microcytic anemia - decreased MCV (hypochromic with decreased MCHC) -order serum iron, ferritin, and TIBC what should level to check on kids before starting iron? - *LEAD LEVEL* always check a lead level before starting iron on children because an increased lead level will cause anemia despite normal iron level. Ulcerative Coliti...