Nursing 6440 Study Guide (2022/2023) Rated A+

Nursing 6440 Study Guide (2022/2023) Rated A+ the meaning of a common proverb Which of the following laboratory tests are most widely accepted as indicators of the progression of HIV infection? CD4 count and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) A screening colonoscopy in a patient without known risk factors should begin at _______ of age. fifty years Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is likely to affect males more than females An example of long-acting insulin is glargine The risk of breast cancer increases with age Orthostatic hypotension is defined as an excessive decrease in blood pressure with position, usually greater than ____ mmHg systolic pressure and ____ mmHg diastolic pressure. 20, 10 Symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder must be present for at least ______ before a diagnosis can be made six months The parents of a twelve-year-old girl are concerned about their daughter's fear of school. She is reluctant to go and will "come home early because she is sick." You suspect the patient suffers from school phobia Prehypertension is defined as a blood pressure reading with a systolic pressure of 120-139 mmHg The presentation of many diseases in the geriatric population presents atypically Ulcerative colitis primarily affects the colon The ability to obtain, understand, and apply information to one's personal health is known as health literacy of more than ten years' duration increases a patient's risk of colon cancer Ulcerative colitis Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder may be familial It is better to perform fecal occult blood testing in a series of several days because It is better to perform fecal occult blood testing in a series of several days because The insulin requirement for a type 1 diabetic is determined by the quantity of ketones in the urine When is routine screening for hypothyroidism performed? Never (not routinely recommended) Your fifty-five-year-old patient asks you, "Which reading of my blood pressure should I worry about?" Your response should be systolic pressure When discussing erectile dysfunction with a seventy-year-old man, the nurse practitioner considers that most cases have an underlying cause A female patient's HDL goal should be greater than or equal to 50 mg/dL If a male patient asks how many servings of carbohydrates he should eat to lose weight, you would advise him to choose _______ servings of complex carbohydrates per meal. three to four According to JNC 8 guidelines, most patients will require _______ to reach their hypertension control goal. two drugs is the leading cause of renal failure Diabetes mellitus Diabetes mellitus Diet and exercise therapy are considered to be the fastest-growing division of our population today Older adults An example of short-acting insulin is regular Almost all colorectal cancers are believed to arise from adenomatous polyps The best way to prevent a heart attack is controlling hypertension Mammography, as a method of screening for breast cancer, should be performed every two years from fifty to seventy-four years of age The importance of utilizing culturally competent health professionals is based on improved outcomes Family history is a risk factor for colon cancer when one or more first-degree relatives have colon cancer colon cancer is diagnosed in a relative before fifty years of age a first-degree relative has a large adenomatous polyp all the above options The prevalence of colon polyps increases with age When educating your diabetic patient, you should include daily self-foot exams A diabetic patient should have a complete eye exam that includes retinal evaluation at least once a year When would one not suspect a low literacy level? The patient asks a lot of questions. A seventeen-year-old male presents with complaints of abdominal bloating, cramping, and severe constipation. His weight is in the normal range, but he voices concerns over excessive weight gain. You suspect he is suffering from bulimia nervosa are the first-line choice for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Long-acting stimulants A chronic medical problem is one that is present for three or more months Which of the following is one of the top ten cancers found in the population of the United States each year Prostate cancer A common side effect of metformin therapy is diarrhea The risk of prostate cancer increases if two or more male relatives have a history of prostate cancer have a higher incidence of breast cancer than other females. Women of Europe and North America The highest risk factor for type 2 diabetes mellitus is obesity Who is the most important source of social support for an adult? Spouse (if applicable)