FNP-654 Exam Questions with Verified Correct
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Vaccines that are not recommended for pregnant patients
Pregnant patients cannot receive life vaccines such as:
MMR
Varicella
intranasal influenza
Zoster
Iron deficiency anemia signs and symptoms
HCT > 30
pica: usual food cravings such as size clay
dyspnea and mild fatigue
headache
palpitations
weakness
tachycardia
Pallor
postural hypotension
Iron deficiency anemia laboratory
Low HGB
low HCT
low MCV ( microcytic)
low MCHC
low RBCs
, low serum iron
low Ferritin
High TIBC
high RDW -
Iron deficiency anemia management
Oral ferrous sulfate 300- 325 MG 1 to 2 hours after meals
Iron should not be taken with antacids as they interfere with absorption.
Juice that has vitamin C increases absorption
foods high in iron:
Raisins
green leafy Vegetable
Red meats
Citrus products
bread and cereals
Thalassemia
an inherited defect in the ability to produce hemoglobin, leading to hypochromia
Found in African-American, Middle Eastern, Indian, African Americans
Thalassemia symptoms
Fatigue.
Weakness.
Pale or yellowish skin.
Facial bone deformities.
Slow growth.
Abdominal swelling.
Answers
Vaccines that are not recommended for pregnant patients
Pregnant patients cannot receive life vaccines such as:
MMR
Varicella
intranasal influenza
Zoster
Iron deficiency anemia signs and symptoms
HCT > 30
pica: usual food cravings such as size clay
dyspnea and mild fatigue
headache
palpitations
weakness
tachycardia
Pallor
postural hypotension
Iron deficiency anemia laboratory
Low HGB
low HCT
low MCV ( microcytic)
low MCHC
low RBCs
, low serum iron
low Ferritin
High TIBC
high RDW -
Iron deficiency anemia management
Oral ferrous sulfate 300- 325 MG 1 to 2 hours after meals
Iron should not be taken with antacids as they interfere with absorption.
Juice that has vitamin C increases absorption
foods high in iron:
Raisins
green leafy Vegetable
Red meats
Citrus products
bread and cereals
Thalassemia
an inherited defect in the ability to produce hemoglobin, leading to hypochromia
Found in African-American, Middle Eastern, Indian, African Americans
Thalassemia symptoms
Fatigue.
Weakness.
Pale or yellowish skin.
Facial bone deformities.
Slow growth.
Abdominal swelling.
