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DIABETIC KETOACIDOSIS (DKA) AND HYPEROSMOLAR HYPERGLYCAEMIC STATE (HHS) Latest exam 2024

PATHO NR 605 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED ___________ is low blood sugar during the night that may lead to morning hypoglycemia Somoygi effect 5 facts about Polycystic ovary syndrome 1. Oligo-ovulation or anovulation 2. Elevated levels of androgens or clinical signs of hyperandrogenism and polycystic ovaries 3. Leading cause of infertility in United States 4. Multifactorial-Hyperinsulinism- prevents follicular decline 5. Dysfunction of follicle development A 3-year-old child wit...

Differential Diagnosis Final Exam (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A+ What are the most common MS sx associated with endocrine disorders?Proximal muscle weakness, myalgia, carpal tunnel syndrome, periarthritis, adhesive capsulitis (shoulder) (see Table 11-1) What systemic conditions cause CTS?Endocrine disorders, infectious diseases, collagen disorders, cancer, liver disease (see Table 11-2). What are the mechanisms by which CTS occur?Depends ...

Which complication is associated with gastric resection surgery? - Dumping Syndrome Which signs are typical of Graves' disease? - Exophthalmos and tachycardia The posterior pituitary gland secretes - antidiuretic hormone (ADH) The pathophysiology of peptic ulcer disease may involve any of the following EXCEPT - Increase stimulation of mucus- producing glands What is the purpose of glycosylated hemoglobin (hemoglobin A1c) test - Monitoring long-term serum glucose control Which of the fol...

ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME INHIBITORS EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ ACE inhibitors cause a change in which physiologic function? Blood pressure Cardiac output Heart rate Reflexes - -Blood pressure The main effect of ACE inhibitors is reduction in blood pressure. How are ACE inhibitors excreted? Through sweat Through the liver Through the bowel Through the kidneys - -Through the kidneys In addition to hypertension, which diagnoses do ACE inhibitors treat? Select al...

what are 3 treatments for DI? - 1) give ADH (pitressin, DDAVP), use cautiously in those with heart disease, may cause coronary artery ischemia 2) give fluids to replenish intravascular volume 3) monitor urinary output/specific gravity what is the pathophysiology of SIADH? (figure 10-1 pg 204) - too much ADH--> water retention--> decrease in serum Na+ (dilutional hyponatremia-CARDINAL SIGN); decreased urinary output; decreased osmolality (hypo-osmolality) measure of the number of par...

1. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving chemotherapy and requests information about acupuncture to relieve some of the side effects. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication to receiving this alternative therapy? Lymphedema 2. A nurse is preparing to administer lactated Ringer's via continuous IV infusion at 200 ml/hr. The IV tubing has a drop factor of 10 drops/mL. How many gtt/min should the nurse set the IV ump to administer? 33 3. A n...

RN 2019 Adult Medical Surgical ATI Proctored Exam ALL FORMS 2023 GRADED ALL 3 VERSIONS INCLUDED {NEW} 1. A nurse is caring for a client who has a severe burn injury. The nurse should recognize which of the following client findings as an indication of hypovolemic shock? Potassium 5.2 mEq/L 2. A nurse is teaching a client who has asthma the use of a peak flow meter. After setting the meter to the zero baseline. What is the sequence of steps the nurse should instruct the client to take...

Endocrine NCLEXWhen the nurse is reinforcing instructions to a client who has been newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus, which statement by the client would indicate that teaching has been effective? - correct answer "I will notify my health care provider if my blood glucose level is consistently greater than 250 mg/dL." The nurse is providing instructions to a client newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. The nurse gives the client a list of the signs of hyperglycemia. Which spec...

Saunders NCLEX EndocrineA client is brought to the emergency department in an unresponsive state, and a diagnosis of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome is made. The nurse would immediately prepare to initiate which anticipated health care provider's prescription? 1. Endotracheal intubation 2. 100 units of NPH insulin 3. Intravenous infusion of normal saline 4. Intravenous infusion of sodium bicarbonate - correct answer Intravenous infusion of normal saline The primary goal of t...