Thrombocytopenic purpura Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Question 1. 1. A nurse practitioner student is familiarizing herself with the overnight admissions to an acute medical unit of a university hospital. Which of the following patients would the student recognize as being least likely to have a diagnosis of antiphospholipid syndrome in his or her medical history? (Points : 0.4) A 66-year-old obese male with left-sided hemiplegia secondary to a cerebrovascular accident A 90-year-old female resident of a long-term care facility who has bee...

140 Must Know NCLEX Meds Alteplase (t-PA) - correct answer *class*: thrombolytics *Indication*: MI, acute ischemic stroke, occluded central lines *Action*: converts plasminogen to plasmin which degrades the fibrin found *Nursing Considerations*: - contraindicated in active bleeding -monitor for anaphylaxis - use caution with uncontrolled hypertension Atorvastatin (Lipitor) - correct answer *class*: lipid-lowering agent *Indication*: management of high cholesterol (hypercholesterolem...

Mr. and Mrs. Robertson's son was diagnosed with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. They should be aware that the drug to be avoided is: A. Acetaminophen B. Aspirin C. Codeine D. Morphine Ans--B. Aspirin Rationale: Option B: Aspirin exerts an antiplatelet action and therefore may increase platelet destruction in ITP. Options A, C, and D: Acetaminophen, codeine, and morphine have no effect on platelets and, therefore, are not contraindicated. Which of the following is TRUE about...

47 YOW comes in with a BMI of 67 , chafed skin on inner thighs, under breasts, twice requiring admission for abtx for panniculitis. Also has thick curdy vaginal discharge.Best long term management for this pt? - gastric bypass 37 YOw bruising on arms and abdomen x3w. ibuprofen for HA. afebrile. PE:eccymoses over upper extremities and trunk. Lungs CTAB, Labs: norm Hb, 6.8k WBC, 45k plt, Bleeding time is high,PT normal. Bone marrow shows megakayocytes. Explanation for findings? - forumulation...

HESI PHARMACOLOGY EXIT EXAM V2 - BRAND NEW!! [QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS) VERIFIED ANSWERS 1. The nurse is caring for a patient taking cimetidine (Tagamet) orally. Which should the nurse consider about administering this drug? A) Administer the drug with the first bit of food B) Administer the drug immediately after meals C) Administer the drug 30 minutes after meals D) Administer the drug 30 minutes before meals 2. The nurse is discharging a patient with a new patient for raniti...

Hesi: NSG 124/ NSG124 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Pharmacology | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Graded A- Herzing Q: Codeine 1) Class 2) Besides pain relief, what else can it be used for? 3) Side effect Answer: 1) Opioid 2) Cough suppressant at low doses 3) Constipation Q: Morphine 1) Class 2) Priority concern 3) Name 4 indications 4) Antidote Answer: 1) Opioid 2) Respiratory depression 3) Acute pain due to MI or cancer, dyspnea caused by...

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Rush University Diagnostics NSG 531 Exam 1 Questions with Correct Answers Components of BMP - Answer-Na, K, BUN, CO2, BUN, Creat, Gluc, Cl- Hyponatremia S/S - Answer-Nausea Muscle cramps Confusion Muscular twitching, coma Seizures Headache hypernatremia s/s - Answer-You are 'fried' or S.A.L.T. F - Fever (low grade), flushed skin R - Restless (irritable) I - Increased fluid retention and increased BP E - Edema (peripheral and pitting) D - Decreased urinary output, dry mouth ...

140 Must Know NCLEX Meds Alteplase (t-PA) - correct answer *class*: thrombolytics *Indication*: MI, acute ischemic stroke, occluded central lines *Action*: converts plasminogen to plasmin which degrades the fibrin found *Nursing Considerations*: - contraindicated in active bleeding -monitor for anaphylaxis - use caution with uncontrolled hypertension Atorvastatin (Lipitor) - correct answer *class*: lipid-lowering agent *Indication*: management of high cholesterol (hypercholesterolem...

Which hormone prompts increased anxiety, vigilance, and arousal during a stress response? Correct! 3339 Norepinephrine Norepinephrine Only the release of norepinephrine promotes arousal, increased vigilance, increased anxiety, and other protective emotional responses. Question 2 2 / 2 pts Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is an autoimmune process involving antibodies attacking which type of cells? Platelets ITP is a disorder of platelet consumption. This sel...