Renal malignancy - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which of the following individuals is least likely at risk for the development of Kaposi's sarcoma? 1. A kidney transplant client 2. A male with a history of same-sex partners 3. A client receiving antineoplastic medications 4. An individual working in an environment where exposure to asbestos exists Answer: 2 Rationale: Kaposi's sarcoma is a vascular malignancy that presents as a skin disorder and is a common acquired immunodeficiency syndrome indicator. It isn't seen frequently in m...

Nursing 172 Quiz 1 Latest 2024 Graded A+ Calcium Normal range is 8-10 mEq/L -99% of calcium is found in the bones and teeth and 1% is bound to proteins in the bloodstream. - regulated by the PTH - acquired via dietary intake -calcium has a reciprocal relationship with phosphate Hypercalcemia High calcium in the blood. Can be caused by malignancy (bone cancer), hyperparathyroidism, and excess calcium intake. Signs and symptoms include: -muscle weakness -incoordination -letha...

Final Exam: NURS 6540/ NURS6540 Test Bank | Advanced Practice Care of Frail Elders| More than 200 Questions and Answers with Rationales | Complete Guide| Verified 2023/2024 1. Mrs. Keating is a 70-year-old woman suffering from arthritis. She is seeing the nurse practitioner for her regular checkup. For a person with chronic degenerative conditions, which of the following should the nurse suggest for health promotion? 1. Take herbal supplements. 2. Increase physical activity. 3. Take ...

NUR 376 Pathophysiology Exam 1 Questions and Answers Rated A+ A biopsy of a skin lesion is conducted on Leann, a 48-year-old woman. Biopsy results revealed proliferating cells that were well-differentiated and resembled surrounding cells. The cells were contained within a well-defined area. Benign neoplasia. Neoplasia is uncontrolled and unregulated cell growth. The mass of tissue resulting is known as a "neoplasm." In a benign neoplasm, the cells do not have the characteristics asso...

NBME 9 Questions and Answers Already Graded A Kid with bed wetting problems + constipation tx? administration of an osmotic laxative Multiple myeloma is marked by proliferation of ______ B cells monoclonal In patients with bipolar disorder that are suffering from acute depression + stopped taking meds, what do you give them? bipolar medication like lithium, lamotrigine, quetiapine, and lurasidone SSRIs in bipolar patients can be bad because? it can precipitate mania or convert depression to ...

Define the term AKI Acute Kidney Injury Example of prerenal cause of AKI hemorrhage, sepsis, renal artery thrombosis/stenosis Example of intrarenal cause of AKI acute interstitial nephritis, acute tubular necrosis, acute glomerulus nephritis Example of postrenal cause of AKI bladder or urethral malignancy, prostatic hyperplasia How do you help in restoring kidney function? best to keep wet; eliminate the cause How do you protect kidneys from further injury? avoid use of substances that may...

Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Nurse Prescribers 5th Edition Woo & Robinson Test Bank UNIT I. THE FOUNDATION Chapter 1. The Role of the Nurse Practitioner as Prescriber Chapter 2. Review of the Basic Principles of Pharmacology Chapter 3. Rational Drug Selection Chapter 4. Legal and Professional Issues in Prescribing Chapter 5. Adverse Drug Reactions Chapter 6. An Introduction to Pharmacogenetics Chapter 7. Nutrition and Neutraceuticals Chapter 8. Herbal Therapies and Cannabis Chapter...

Effects of renal disease: Anemia of CKD d/t decreased erythropoietin production -may have iron deficiency/ blood loss Effects of renal disease: bone/mineral disorders abnormalities in Ca, Ph, PTH, and vitamin D metabolism can lead to bone disorders -weakened bones, increased fall risk Treatment options for kidney failure Hemodialysis Periotneal Dialysis Cont Renal Replacement Therapy Kidney Transplant No treatment Hemodialysis Fluid removal (*Ultrafiltration) and waste r...

Comprehensive D115 quiz and answers rated A+ A child with Down’s syndrome has had frequent respiratory tract infections since birth. What should the APRN tell the parent is the underlying cause of this illness? Gastroesophageal reflux disease causes aspiration of thin fluids. Feedback: Gastroesophageal reflux is commonly seen in children with Down syndrome and can be severe enough to result in aspiration of stomach contents, causing respiratory symptoms such as persistent coughing, wheezing, ...

Davita PCT Dialysis module 1 LATEST UPDATE 2024 GRADED A+ What are symptoms of CKD-MBD in addition to bone disease? - CORRECT ANSWER-Soft tissue calcification, itching, muscle weakness, tendon ruptures, heart disease, arthrosclerosis what is role in CKD-MBD management ? - CORRECT ANSWERreport symptoms and urge patient to take meds, report non compliance problems related to nonadherence define the term AKI - CORRECT ANSWER-Acute kidney injury Pre-renal causes of AKI - CORRECT ANSWER-hypo...