NURS 6531N Week 4 Quiz

1. Which of the following are presenting signs and symptoms of acute leukemia? 2. A 28-year-old female presents to the office requesting testing for diagnosis of hereditary thrombophilia. Her father recently had a deep vein thrombosis and she is concerned about her risk factors. The nurse practitioner explains that: 3. Complications associated with acute myelogenous leukemia therapy include: 4. Which of the following is the most common complication of the myelodysplastic syndromes? 5. Warfarin (Coumadin) is prescribed for a frail, elderly male with new onset atrial fibrillation. The goal INR for this patient should be: 6. A middle-aged female presents complaining of recent weight loss. The physical exam reveals enlarged painless cervical lymph node. The differential diagnosis for this patient’s problem includes: 7. Which of the following a potential acquired causes of thrombophilia? 8. Which of the following best describes hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? 9. _____ is/are recommended for men and women over the age of 65 with a history of smoking > 100 cigarettes to screen for abdominal aortic aneurysms. 10. Which of the following physical disorders are associated with obesity? 11. A 58-year-old female presents to the office complaining about heaviness in both legs. She works at a local department store and complains of discomfort when standing. She states that her mother had similar problems with her legs. Physical exam findings reveal no varicosities or edema. The nurse practitioner suspects which of the following in the differential diagnosis? 12. Differential diagnosis of an abdominal aortic aneurysm includes which of the following? 13. Risk factors for acute arterial insufficiency include which of the following? 14. Important education for patients with moderate or severe aortic stenosis includes: 15. Which of the following disorders is associated with genetic cardiovascular disease? 16. Which of the following are essential components of the vascular physical exam? 17. Which of the following disorders are associated with primary hypertension? 18. A 28-year-old female presents to urgent care complaining of a fluttering feeling in her chest. She has been ill with vomiting and diarrhea for two days, but states the GI symptoms have now stopped. She just is concerned about the heart rate. The EKG reveals multifocal PVCs. The patient’s laboratory values are: serum potassium 2.6 mEq/L, serum sodium 144 mEq/L, serum chloride 90 mEq/L, and blood glucose 98 mg/dl. The nurse practitioner believes that the patient’s PVCs are likely caused by which of the following: 19. Studies have documented that cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in women. Which of the following are potential causes for the prevalence of this disease in women? 20. A patient presents to urgent care complaining of dyspnea, fatigue, and lower extremity edema. The echocardiogram reveals and ejection fraction of 38%. The nurse practitioner knows that these findings are consistent with