Fragility fracture - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

You are auscultating Jon's chest. When he sits up and leans forward, you can hear a high pitched, blowing murmur at S2. What does this type of murmur most likely indicate? a. Mitral stenosis b. Aortic Stenosis c. Mitral regurgitation d. Aortic regurgitation - d. Aortic regurgitation Aortic regurg is soft, high pitched, blowing diastolic decrescendo that best heard at the 3rd left interspace at base. Murmur initiated w/ S2 and heard when Pt sits up and leans forward. Mitral Stenosis= lo...

Ortho NCLEX Exam 41 Questions with Verified Answers A retired 66- year- old female patient is being evaluated for osteoporosis as part of a yearly physical exam. The patient states that she is a smoker, watches television for most of the day, and has been hospitalized twice with fractures within the last year. Based on this information, the nurse suspects which condition? A.Low bone mass leading to increased bone fragility B.Degeneration of the articular cartilage C.Recurrent attacks of ...

PEBC Study SetWhat are the criteria for urate lowering therapy in gout diagnosis of gout plus 1 of: Tophi 2 or more attacks per yer CKD stage 2 or worse (GFR <90) past urolithiasis Drugs that increase uric acid EtOH cyclosporin Tacrolimus thiazide and loop diuretics levodopa, Ethambutol Cytotoxic chemo low dose salicylate pyrazinamide teriperatide interferon +ribavirin niacin First line therapy for fibromyalgia Pregabalin or duloxetine Duration of Prophy...

True or False: gastric distension due to excessive volume or rate of ventilation impairing ventilatory function is a reason to intubate a neonate - correct answer False management for nursemaid elbow injury - correct answer apply pressure to the radial head while flexing and supinating elbow A 17 year old boy injured his right shoulder playing football. He tried to arm-tackle a player when his right arm was pulled away from his body and back (a...

BARKELY 3P EXAM WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH EXPLANATIONS You have four patients who all have a family history of developing coronary heart disease at an early age. According to their blood test results, which patient would most likely develop coronary heart disease first? a. Cholesterol: 170; LDL: 120; Triglycerides: 120; HDL: 45 b. Cholesterol: 195; LDL: 110; Triglycerides: 135; HDL: 30 c. Cholesterol: 170; LDL: 100; Triglycerides: 140; HDL: 20 d. Cholesterol: 190; LDL: 140; Triglycerid...

Which description of symptoms is characteristic of a client diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia (tic douloureux)? A) Tinnitus, vertigo, and hearing difficulties. B) Sudden, stabbing, severe pain over the lip and chin. C) Facial weakness and paralysis. D) Difficulty in chewing, talking, and swallowing. - B) Sudden, stabbing, severe pain over the lip and chin. Trigeminal neuralgia is characterized by paroxysms of pain, similar to an electric shock, in the area innervated by one or more bra...

SAEM M4 VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS EXAM. LATEST UPDATE. True or False: gastric distension due to excessive volume or rate of ventilation impairing ventilatory function is a reason to intubate a neonate - Correct Ans: False Management for nursemaid elbow injury - Correct Ans: apply pressure to the radial head while flexing and supinating elbow A 17 year old boy injured his right shoulder playing football. He tried to arm-tackle a player when his right arm was pulled away from ...

Bone Density Registry Practice Questions and Answers with Complete Solutions 2024 What is Bone Density - -Quantifiable measurement of strength of bone Why Bone Density - -Best way to diagnose osteoporosis. predicts future fracture risk, monitor therapeutic treatment Dual beam - -using 2 energies allows a DXA unit to record attenuation profiles at 2 different photon energies low and high DXA - -Gold standard in bone density. Excellent precision, low radiation dose Indications for VFA - -L...

Pearson BTEC Unit 14: Physiological Disorders and their Care Learning Aim C: P3/P4/M3. Since this disorder cannot be cured, there are only treatments in place to help reduce symptoms or prevent the risk of developing the disorder. Inhaler - Inhalers serve to ease symptoms and prevent new ones from arising. The two main types of inhalers are reliever inhalers, which are used when you need to relieve Asthma symptoms quickly, and preventer inhalers, which are used every day to reduce infl...

You know that the gold standard for COPD dx is: a. Spirometry b. Dyspnea, chronic cough w/sputum production c. Irreversible airflow limitation d. Decreased breath sounds, wheezes at lung bases - A Mrs. G, 65yo Caucasian, presents for her annual physical. Chart review reveals she smokes 1PPD, drinks 2 beers every evening since she retired. She does not exercise, likes to sit and knit. As part of health maintenance, DEXA was ordered. You have received results, T-score of -2.0, which is con...