ANCC exam study 2023 Questions With Correct Solutions

What kind of medications should you avoid in HF - ANSWERSPseudoephrine (sudafed) because its a decongestant; NSAIDS becasue it promotes reabsorption of sodium; any OTC medication with high sodium contents What kind of medications to avoid in hypertension? - ANSWERSDecongestants; Where would you refer a patient with a peritonsillar abscess? - ANSWERSReferred to ED Definition of proptosis - ANSWERSBulging of the eyeball Definition of otorrhea - ANSWERSEar discharge What is an avulsed tooth? And is this considered an emergency? - ANSWERSA dislodged tooth. YES, a dental emergency. Store tooth in a glass of milk, saline or inside the patient's mouth up against the cheek What is cholesteatoma? - ANSWERSa tumor/cauliflower like mass (pearly-white) of tissue and cholesterol in the middle ear What are diphtheria signs and symptoms? - ANSWERSSore throat, fever, and swollen neck (bull-neck) Where is Virchow's node located? And what is it suggestive of? - ANSWERSIt is a left-sided supraclavicular node that is enlarged and hardened and associated with malignancy. It is highly suggestive of cancers of the stomach, colon, pancreas, gallbladder, kidneys, ovaries, testicles, prostate or lymph node tissue