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62 year old woman - osteoporosis – a bisphosphonate is prescribed. The expected beneficial effect of the drug is due to which of the following? Decreased Osteoclast Activity Cohot Study of elderly women – relative risk ratio for hip fractures among those who exercise regularly is 1.2 (95% confidence interval of 1.1 to 1.8). Which of the following is the conclusion about the effect of exercise on the risk of hip fracture? Statistically Significant Overall Increase Risk 52 ...

SIADH: what -hypersecretion ADH -DILUTIONAL HYPONATREMIA -water retention urine = concentrated -fluid is IN CELLS ==> NO edema, ascites, HF -r/o cerebral edema d/t low Na in IV space SIADH: causes -head trauma -cancer: lung, brain -general anesthesia -CHF -drugs: TCAs, ecstacy, oral hypoglycemics, diuretcs, cytotoxic Rx ANYTHING HARMING PITUITARY GLAND SIADH: s/sx GENERAL -low UOP -dilutional hypo Na -seizures NEURO -altered MS/LOC -lethargy -HA, muscle...

CBNS 120 MT 2 EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, GRADED A+/ VERIFIED. [Ca 2+ ]o levels affect the excitability of nerve and muscle. - --Raising the [Ca 2+ ]o has a "stabilizing" effect on nerve and muscle excitability -Lowering the [Ca 2+ ]o has the opposite effect, making the nerve and muscle hyperexcitable. Hypocalcemia - -[ca]o down increased excitability of nerve and muscle. Hypercalcemia - -[ca]o up excitibility decreased PTH Parathyroid Hormone is secreted by the parathyroid gl...

PCCN Review Questions and Answers Management of Cirrhosis and renal failure - Answer-Identify and treat cause of liver failure, avoid hepato-toxic drugs, etoh, monitor lft's, abc, aspiration pneumonia, ascites and fluid overload, pleural effusion on right, manage renal insufficiency, electrolyte imbalances LOW K AND LOW CA, HIGH PHOSPHORUS Pancreatitis - Answer-Causes hypocalcemia, releases necrotic toxins which causes an inflammatory response (SIRS, SEPSIS). Low Ca, K, hyperglycemia , am...

.A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? 1. Heart rate 90/min 2. Absent bowel sounds → normal findings after major bowel surgery; takes several days to return to normal. 3. Hgb 8.2 g/dl 4. Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a possible hemorrhaging. 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Whic...

ER Quick Facts Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) - answer-MC in type 1 DM, insulin deficiency -Triad of hyperglycemia, acidosis, and ketones -fruity acetone breath, Kussmaul respirations -SIPS: saline, insulin, potassium Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome (HHS) - answer-MC in type 2 DM, insulin deficiency -similar to DKA without acidosis or ketones -SIPS: saline, insulin, potassium Diabetes insipidus - answer-ADH is not secreted adequately, or the k...

NR 667 VISE a 4 mos. old is suspected of having developmental dysplasia of the hip. what test would best assess for this? - ANS Galeazzi and Klisic: limited abduction and apparent thigh length discrepency is a better indicator of DDH than is instability after 3 months of age, Barlow and Ortolani maneuvers are tests used to test hip instability in newborns until approx. 3 months old. Trendelenburg pelvic test is to test for walking age children to test for hip weakness and is characterized b...

Positively charged electrolytes (cations) have a positive charge due to the presence of extra electrons. Major cations include - Sodium (Na+) Potassium (K+) Magnesium (Mg++) Calcium (Ca++) Negatively charged electrolytes (anions) have a negative charge due to the absence of an electron. Major anions include - Bicarbonate (HCO3-) Chloride (Cl-) Phosphate (H PO4-) The main electrolytes in body fluid - Na+ sodium Cl- chlorine Mg2+ magnesium Ca2+ calcium K+ potassium Hyponatremia Path...

NUR 631 CARDIO/PUL EXAM 2 REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ What are the physical exam findings of pneumonia? - Consolodation - Positive egophony - Positive bronchophony - Positive whispered pectoriliquy - Increased tactile fremitus When would you hear late inspiratory crackles in the dependent portions of the lungs? Left sided heart failure (interstitial edema) When would the trachea be shifted towards the involved side in someone with pulmonary symptoms? Atelectasis When woul...

Urine culture with UTI Correct answer- 100.000 colonies in asymptomatic: bacteruria 10 - 10.000 colonies in symptomatic patients but also pyuria pyuria: more than 10 leukocytes elevated erythrocytes with pyelonephritis WBC in urine false positive with tumor, urethritis and poor collection technique Repeat in pregnant women Lower urinary tract UTI and upper urinary tract UTI Correct answer- bladder and urethra: cystitis/ urethritis/ prostatitis kidney and ureters: pyelonephritis/ renal abcess Unc...