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1. Which of the following patients demonstrates the clearest indication for treatment with prednisone? A) A 66-year-old woman whose history of smoking has culminated in a diagnosis of emphysema B) A 70-year-old man whose rheumatoid arthritis has not responded to OTC pain relievers C) A 12-year-old boy whose long-standing fatigue and malaise have been attributed to leukemia D) A 50-year-old woman who is being treated for hypertension with a diuretic and an ACE inhibitor 2. A nurse has be...

PCCN Master Exam 132 Questions with Verified Answers 1. Cardiac - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Cardiac Pt's EKG shows ST elevation in leads II, III, and aVF. Where is the MI? - CORRECT ANSWER Inferior wall MI, Right coronary artery "Reciprocal changes are often seen ini leads I and aVL" Pt's EKG shows ST elevation in leads V1 and V2. Where is the MI? - CORRECT ANSWER Septal area, Left Anterior Descending Artery Pt's EKG shows ST elevation in leads V3 and V4. Where is the MI? - CORRECT A...

medsurg 1-6 all complete questions with correct answers latest update(over 300 q&a) Med Surg Exam #6 1. Which stool characteristic should the nurse expect to note from a client with Crohn's disease? a. Chronic constipation b. Diarrhea c. Alteration of diarrhea and constipation ***wrong answer d. Constant oozing from the rectum 2. A client has a nasal gastric tube (NGT) inserted. Before using the tube, which of the following is most important? a. Confirm the type of feeding that wi...

1 PCCN MASTER EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ 1. Cardiac Correct Answer: 1. Cardiac Pt's EKG shows ST elevation in leads II, III, and aVF. Where is the MI? Correct Answer: Inferior wall MI, Right coronary artery "Reciprocal changes are often seen ini leads I and aVL" Pt's EKG shows ST elevation in leads V1 and V2. Where is the MI? Correct Answer: Septal area, Left Anterior Descending Artery Pt's EKG shows ST elevation in leads V3 and V4. Where ...

ATI CAPSTONE COMBO ASSESSMENT A and B Graded A+ what is montelukast (singular) for? a leukotriene modifier, and is taken on a regular basis, once a day, and not prn, and is not used for exercise induced asthma what does advance directives contain? written instructions regarding end of life care what is the greatest risk to a pt receiving hemodialysis? disequilibrium syndrome as a result of rapid loss of fluids and decrease bun what is the clinical manifestation of disequilibrium? r...

A newly admitted client takes digoxin 0.25 mg/day. The nurse knows that which is the serum therapeutic range for digoxin? a. 0.1 to 1.5 ng/mL b. 0.5 to 2.0 ng/mL c. 1.0 to 2.5 ng/mL d. 2.0 to 4.0 ng/mL - b The client's serum digoxin level is 3.0 ng/mL. What does the nurse know about this serum digoxin level? a. It is in the high (elevated) range. b. It is in the low (decreased) range. c. It is within the normal range. d. It is in the low average range. - a The nurse is assessing t...

Signs of Hypoxia - ANSWER-Restlessness and Tachycardia Potassium - ANSWER-is excreted by the kidneys. 3.5-5.0 Signs and Symptoms of Hypokalemia - ANSWER-Muscle cramping, weakness, life threatening arrhythmias (U waves, PVC's, Ventricular tachycardia) Signs and Symptoms of Hyperkalemia - ANSWER-Muscle twitching, weakness, flaccid paralysis, arrhythmias (Peak and tall T Waves, conduction block, V fib, prolong PR interval, widen QRS complex, flat or absent P waves, bradycardia) Cause o...

CPNRE Exam Questions With Correct Answers Latest Updated (Score A+). The nurse is administering morning medications on a medical floor. Which medication should the nurse administer first? a. Regular insulin sliding scale to an elderly client diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes mellitus b. Methylprednisolone, a glucocorticoid, to a client diagnosed with lupus erythematosus c. Morphine, a narcotic analgesic, to a client diagnosed with AIDS d. Lasix, a diuretic, to a client with hypertension - A...

HESI Pharmacology Review Questions and Answers Cardiac Drugs/Diuretics • Digoxin (Lanoxin) – positive inotrope (increases force of contraction); negative chronotrope (decreases heart rate). How do you assess for this? (Always take AP for a full minute!) • Client with long hx of daily digoxin and furosemide (Lasix) use; creates a high risk for dig toxicity (Lasix can cause hypokalemia, which can lead to dig toxicity) • Digoxin taken with dronedarone (Multaq), which is another antid...

CPNRE Exam Practice Questions With Correct Answers Latest (Graded 100%). The nurse is administering heparin via the subcutaneous route. Which intervention should the nurse implement? a. Prepare the medication using a 25-gauge, ½ inch needle b. After injecting the needle, aspirate and observe for blood c. After removing the needle, massage the area gently d. Administer the medication in the client's "love handles" - Answer Prepare the medication using a 25-gauge, ½ inch needle Knowle...