Creatinine clearance - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. Mrs. Smith, 75 years old, reports that she is weak, has difficulty urinating, and is dehydrated. Although she is afebrile, the nurse conducts a thorough physical examination, including urinalysis and complete blood count (CBC). The total assessment is necessary because: 1. All body systems interact, and symptoms could indicate a variety of diagnoses. 2. The symptoms are vague and may be signs of aging. 3. There may be other signs or symptoms more indicative of the condition. 4. Mrs. Smith...

Maryville NURS 620 Exam 3 Maryville NURS 620 Exam 3 with complete solution latest 2022/2023 graded A Which of the following is not a common cause of chronic renal failure? a. Polycystic kidney disease b. Type 1 diabetes c. Hypothyroidism - Hypothyroidism In clinical practice the NP notes an elevation in the creatinine clearance and understands that this lab test: a. Does not change with the aging process b. Is greater in women than in men c. Approximates the GFR - Approximates the GF...

Pharmacology Exam #4 / Exam 4 Pharm 2024 When evaluating kidney function in the older debilitated adult, it is a priority for the nurse to review the results of which test? A. Serum blood urea nitrogen (BUN) B. Serum creatinine C. Creatinine clearance D. Renal Ultrasound - ANSWER-C. Creatinine Clearance (This is a more precise test used to help detect and diagnose kidney dysfunction.) When imipenem and valproate are prescribed for a patient, what is the priority nursing concern? A. Hydra...

ATI Pharmacology Made Easy 4.0 ~ The Neurological System Quiz with Answers and Rationale | Latest 2023/2024 A nurse is teaching a client who has Alzheimer's disease and their caregiver about memantine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A. Increase fluid intake to improve renal excretion. B. Report memory loss or confusion. C. Watch for signs of liver impairment, such as jaundice and abdominal pain. D. Avoid taking over-the-counter antacids. -- D. Avoid taking o...

MN553 Final Exam Answers 2023. His dysphoric mood will improve in 1 to 2 weeks. Question 3 4 / 4 points Larry is taking allopurinol to prevent gout. Monitoring of a patient who is taking allopurinol includes: Question options: Complete blood count Blood glucose C-reactive protein BUN, creatinine, and creatinine clearance Question 4 4 / 4 points When a pharmacoeconomic analysis looks at two or more treatment alternatives that are considered equal in efficacy and compares the costs of e...

New model for primary care collaborative health care, NPs, Pas, patient coordination. Policy to reduce adverse events associated with care transitions -Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP) - provides hospitals with an incentive to improve their communication and care coordination and work more successfully with patients and caregivers on post-discharge planning IDEAL -I- include the patient and family as full partners in the discharge planning proces -D- discuss with the p...

NURS 615 Exam 3 Questions And Answers 2023 Rated A+ ( Chapter 25 - 36). Chapter 25. Drugs Used in Treating Inflammatory Processes 1. Henry presents to clinic with a significantly swollen, painful great toe and is diagnosed with gout. Of the following, which would be the best treatment for Henry? 1. High-dose colchicine 2. Low-dose colchicine 3. High-dose aspirin 4. Acetaminophen with codeine Ans: 2 2. Patient education when prescribing colchicine includes: 1. Colchicine may be consti...

1. Question: I understand the value of doing my own work and learning the skills needed to support my future independent practice as a nurse practitioner. I understand that while there may be opportunities beyond my faculty’s control for me to collaborate or share answers with peers, that it would not benefit my own personal and professional growth to do so. I agree to do my own work and take personal responsibility for my learning. 2. Question: Using your textbook, match the antibiotic cla...

ATI Med-Surg proctored Exam review 2023 A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for an older adult client who is postoperative following a right hip arthroplasty. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? - Maintain abduction of the right hip. A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and respiratory arrest. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? - Feel for a carotid pulse. A nurse is caring for a client scheduled for...

MT AAB CHEMISTRY QUESTIONS WITH ELABORATED ANSWERS 2023 Which of the four elements in proteins differentiated this class of substances from carbohydrates and lipids? - CORRECT ANSWER-Nitrogen Which of the proteins is soluble in water? - CORRECT ANSWER-Albumin How are amino acids joined together to form a chainlike structure? - CORRECT ANSWER-Peptide bonding Proteins may become denatured when subjected to mechanical agitation, heat, or chemical treatment. What does denaturation of pro...