Which would the nurse include in the teaching plan when describing all types of
anemia to the patient?
A. A decreased number of, or abnormal RBCs
B. A lack of iron in the body
C. A lack of vitamin B12 in the body
D. An excessive number of platelets
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A. A decreased number of, or abnormal RBCs
The nurse is caring for a pt diagnosed with pernicious anemia and anticipates this pt
will require supplemental what?
A. Iron
B. Vitamin B12
C. Erythropoietin
D. Oxygen
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B. Vitamin B12
Which of the following individuals likely faces the highest risk of megaloblastic
anemia?
A. A 69 y/o woman who takes ASA four times daily to treat her arthritis
B. A 44 y/o who has lost approximately 500n mL of blood in a workplace accident
C. A 21 y/o college student who lives a vegan lifestyle
D. An infant who is exclusively fed commercial baby formula.
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C. A 21 y/o college student who lives a vegan lifestyle
The nurse teaches the pt taking warfarin to minimize foods high in vitamin K including
what food?
A. Eggs
B. Dairy products
C. Citrus fruits
D. Green leafy vegetables.
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D. Green leafy vegetables.
Cytokines that affect hematopoiesis in bone marrow are called colony-stimulating
factors (CSFs) based on their ability to:
A. Support lymphocytes
,B. Differentiate red cells
C. Regulate blood cells
D. Stimulate lymphocytes
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C. Regulate blood cells - Colony-stimulating factors stimulate and regulate
the growth of hematopoietic cell colonies from bone marrow precursors.
Interleukins support the development of lymphocytes. Colony stimulating
factors do not have a role in differentiation. Lymphocyte stimulation occurs
in the lymphoid tissues.
An older adult pt, diagnosed with pernicious anemia, asks the nurse what causes this
disorder. The nurse's best response is that there is a lack of intrinsic factor secreted
needed for absorption of vitamin B12 where?
A. Large bowel
B. Lower esophagus
C. Stomach
D. Small bowel
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D. Small bowel
What medication used to treat rheumatic arthritis not only has anti-inflammatory
effects but is also used in premature infants to close a patent ductus arteriosus?
A. Penicillamine
B. Indomethacin
C. Antimalarials
D. Prednisone
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, B. Indomethacin --- Indomethacin given IV is used in premature infants to
close a patent ductus arteriosus and avoid a surgery. Penicillamine,
antimalarials, and prednisone are not used for this purpose.
The nurse instructs a pt taking PO iron preparations about what potential adverse
effect?
A. Clay-coloured stools
B. Hypotension
C. Constipation
D. Frequent flatus.
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C. Constipation
The nurse evaluates the effects of warfarin (Coumadin) by monitoring what lab test?
A. RBC
B. Activated thromboplastin time (APT)
C. Prothrombin time (PT) and international normalized ratio (INR)
D. Platelet count.
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C. Prothrombin time (PT) and international normalized ratio (INR)
A patient arrives at the emerg brought in by their friends. The friends tell the nurse
that the patient has taken a whole bottle of aspirin. Blood work for salicylate toxicity is
run. What does the nurse expect the results to be?
A. > 5g
B. >10g
anemia to the patient?
A. A decreased number of, or abnormal RBCs
B. A lack of iron in the body
C. A lack of vitamin B12 in the body
D. An excessive number of platelets
Give this one a try later!
A. A decreased number of, or abnormal RBCs
The nurse is caring for a pt diagnosed with pernicious anemia and anticipates this pt
will require supplemental what?
A. Iron
B. Vitamin B12
C. Erythropoietin
D. Oxygen
,Give this one a try later!
B. Vitamin B12
Which of the following individuals likely faces the highest risk of megaloblastic
anemia?
A. A 69 y/o woman who takes ASA four times daily to treat her arthritis
B. A 44 y/o who has lost approximately 500n mL of blood in a workplace accident
C. A 21 y/o college student who lives a vegan lifestyle
D. An infant who is exclusively fed commercial baby formula.
Give this one a try later!
C. A 21 y/o college student who lives a vegan lifestyle
The nurse teaches the pt taking warfarin to minimize foods high in vitamin K including
what food?
A. Eggs
B. Dairy products
C. Citrus fruits
D. Green leafy vegetables.
Give this one a try later!
D. Green leafy vegetables.
Cytokines that affect hematopoiesis in bone marrow are called colony-stimulating
factors (CSFs) based on their ability to:
A. Support lymphocytes
,B. Differentiate red cells
C. Regulate blood cells
D. Stimulate lymphocytes
Give this one a try later!
C. Regulate blood cells - Colony-stimulating factors stimulate and regulate
the growth of hematopoietic cell colonies from bone marrow precursors.
Interleukins support the development of lymphocytes. Colony stimulating
factors do not have a role in differentiation. Lymphocyte stimulation occurs
in the lymphoid tissues.
An older adult pt, diagnosed with pernicious anemia, asks the nurse what causes this
disorder. The nurse's best response is that there is a lack of intrinsic factor secreted
needed for absorption of vitamin B12 where?
A. Large bowel
B. Lower esophagus
C. Stomach
D. Small bowel
Give this one a try later!
D. Small bowel
What medication used to treat rheumatic arthritis not only has anti-inflammatory
effects but is also used in premature infants to close a patent ductus arteriosus?
A. Penicillamine
B. Indomethacin
C. Antimalarials
D. Prednisone
Give this one a try later!
, B. Indomethacin --- Indomethacin given IV is used in premature infants to
close a patent ductus arteriosus and avoid a surgery. Penicillamine,
antimalarials, and prednisone are not used for this purpose.
The nurse instructs a pt taking PO iron preparations about what potential adverse
effect?
A. Clay-coloured stools
B. Hypotension
C. Constipation
D. Frequent flatus.
Give this one a try later!
C. Constipation
The nurse evaluates the effects of warfarin (Coumadin) by monitoring what lab test?
A. RBC
B. Activated thromboplastin time (APT)
C. Prothrombin time (PT) and international normalized ratio (INR)
D. Platelet count.
Give this one a try later!
C. Prothrombin time (PT) and international normalized ratio (INR)
A patient arrives at the emerg brought in by their friends. The friends tell the nurse
that the patient has taken a whole bottle of aspirin. Blood work for salicylate toxicity is
run. What does the nurse expect the results to be?
A. > 5g
B. >10g
