NURS 5432 FNP 1 FINAL STUDY GUIDE
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What are S/S of iron deficiency anemia? - Correct Answer-
Microcytic/hypochromic anemia, presents with fatigue, SOB,
PICA, soft spoon nails, cheilosis, sore tongue, and in children
learning difficulties. PALLOR is late sign. May also be
asymptomatic. Know labs are Low MCV, MCHC and HGB
What are treatments for iron deficiency anemia? - Correct
Answer-Fix the site of bleeding, give iron supplementation,
recheck in about 3 months
Risk factors for the development of iron deficiency anemia? -
Correct Answer-Those with dietary restrictions or
malabsorption issues, GI bleed, in children high amounts of
cows milk, premature infants, exclusively breast feeding past
4-6 month
What are contraindications to hormonal contraception or
HRT? - Correct Answer-Clotting disorders, history of DVT or
PE, migraine with aura or focal neurological deficit,
uncontrolled HTN, smoking, active breast or uterine cancer,
undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, or liver disease
What are the assessment findings in testicular torsion? How is
it diagnosed? - Correct Answer-Pain in the testicle or
abdomen, N/V, one testicle higher or at strange angle,
swelling of scrotum.
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Diagnosed with physical exam, cremasteric reflex, and scrotal
ultrasound
What are common problems seen in Klinefelters? - Correct
Answer-Sterile males, feminine characteristics, learning
disabilities
What are common problems seen in Down's Syndrome? -
Correct Answer-Congenital heart disease, hirschprungs,
duodenal atresia, imperforate anus, expressive language
difficulty, delayed development
What are common problems seen in Turner's Syndrome? -
Correct Answer-Short statured, broad chested, often sterile or
will need help to conceive,
What is included in a functional geriatric assessment? -
Correct Answer-Need to assess basic self cares (ADLs) can
use Katz index. Also need to assess instrumental ADLs which
indicate their ability for independent community living... can
use Lawton-Brody scale for this
How do you determine to use Progestin only vs combination
HRT? - Correct Answer-Progestin only is useful in
breastfeeding mothers. Can use estrogen only if local
application. Unopposed systemic estrogen therapy not
recommended due to risk of osteoporosis and worsening CV
disease
Absolute contraindications for systemic HRT? - Correct
Answer-Pregnancy, VTE, Breast or liver cancer, high
triglycerides