NR 667 CEA FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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DVT - CORRECT ANSWER - Deep vein thrombosis, a condition where a blood
clot forms in a deep vein, often in the legs.
INR - CORRECT ANSWER - International Normalized Ratio, a measure of
blood coagulation used to monitor patients on anticoagulant therapy.
Xarelto - CORRECT ANSWER - An anticoagulant medication used to prevent
and treat blood clots.
Lovenox - CORRECT ANSWER - An anticoagulant medication (enoxaparin)
used to prevent and treat DVT and pulmonary embolism.
Warfarin - CORRECT ANSWER - An anticoagulant medication that requires
monitoring of INR levels to ensure proper dosing.
Hyperthyroidism - CORRECT ANSWER - A condition where the thyroid gland
produces excessive amounts of thyroid hormones.
Exophthalmos - CORRECT ANSWER - Protrusion of the eyeball, often
associated with hyperthyroidism.
,Gag reflex - CORRECT ANSWER - A reflex contraction of the muscles of the
throat that prevents choking.
Tachycardia - CORRECT ANSWER - An abnormally rapid heart rate, often a
symptom of hyperthyroid crisis.
Periorbital edema - CORRECT ANSWER - Swelling around the eyes, which can
be a sign of various medical conditions.
Corticosteroids - CORRECT ANSWER - A class of steroid hormones used to
reduce inflammation in autoimmune disorders.
Monoclonal antibodies - CORRECT ANSWER - Antibodies that are made by
identical immune cells, used in the treatment of various diseases, including
autoimmune disorders.
H2 receptor antagonist - CORRECT ANSWER - A class of medications that
reduce stomach acid production, not typically used for autoimmune diseases.
Non-steroid anti-inflammatory - CORRECT ANSWER - Medications used to
relieve pain and reduce inflammation without steroids.
Hypothyroidism - CORRECT ANSWER - A condition where the thyroid gland
does not produce enough thyroid hormones.
Myxedema - CORRECT ANSWER - A severe form of hypothyroidism
characterized by swelling of the skin and underlying tissues.
,Bilateral conjunctivitis - CORRECT ANSWER - Inflammation of the conjunctiva
in both eyes, which can cause redness and discomfort.
Glossopharyngeal nerve - CORRECT ANSWER - Cranial nerve IX, responsible
for the gag reflex and other functions.
Trigeminal nerve - CORRECT ANSWER - Cranial nerve V, responsible for
sensation in the face and motor functions such as biting and chewing.
Hypoglossal nerve - CORRECT ANSWER - Cranial nerve XII, responsible for
tongue movements.
Abducens nerve - CORRECT ANSWER - Cranial nerve VI, responsible for eye
movement.
Severe hypothyroidism - CORRECT ANSWER - A condition where the thyroid
hormone levels are critically low, leading to significant health issues.
microcytic hypochromic anemia - CORRECT ANSWER - A type of anemia
characterized by smaller than normal red blood cells and reduced hemoglobin
content.
red cell distribution width - CORRECT ANSWER - A measure of the variation in
the size of red blood cells.
, macrocytic anemia - CORRECT ANSWER - A type of anemia characterized by
larger than normal red blood cells.
etiology - CORRECT ANSWER - The study of the cause or origin of a disease.
eccrine sweat glands - CORRECT ANSWER - Sweat glands concentrated in the
palms of the hands and soles of the feet, involved in temperature regulation.
gustatory hallucination - CORRECT ANSWER - A type of hallucination where a
person experiences a false perception of taste.
stereognosis - CORRECT ANSWER - The ability to recognize objects by touch
alone.
glomerulonephritis - CORRECT ANSWER - An inflammation of the glomeruli in
the kidneys, often leading to hematuria.
urinalysis with micro and micro albumin - CORRECT ANSWER - A test to
evaluate kidney function by measuring the presence of albumin in urine.
irregular heart rate - CORRECT ANSWER - A condition where the heart beats in
an irregular pattern.
BUN/creatinine ratio - CORRECT ANSWER - A test used to assess kidney
function by measuring the ratio of blood urea nitrogen to creatinine.
| VERIFIED AND DETAILED ANSWERS | EXAM ALREADY GRADED A+
| LATEST UPDATE
DVT - CORRECT ANSWER - Deep vein thrombosis, a condition where a blood
clot forms in a deep vein, often in the legs.
INR - CORRECT ANSWER - International Normalized Ratio, a measure of
blood coagulation used to monitor patients on anticoagulant therapy.
Xarelto - CORRECT ANSWER - An anticoagulant medication used to prevent
and treat blood clots.
Lovenox - CORRECT ANSWER - An anticoagulant medication (enoxaparin)
used to prevent and treat DVT and pulmonary embolism.
Warfarin - CORRECT ANSWER - An anticoagulant medication that requires
monitoring of INR levels to ensure proper dosing.
Hyperthyroidism - CORRECT ANSWER - A condition where the thyroid gland
produces excessive amounts of thyroid hormones.
Exophthalmos - CORRECT ANSWER - Protrusion of the eyeball, often
associated with hyperthyroidism.
,Gag reflex - CORRECT ANSWER - A reflex contraction of the muscles of the
throat that prevents choking.
Tachycardia - CORRECT ANSWER - An abnormally rapid heart rate, often a
symptom of hyperthyroid crisis.
Periorbital edema - CORRECT ANSWER - Swelling around the eyes, which can
be a sign of various medical conditions.
Corticosteroids - CORRECT ANSWER - A class of steroid hormones used to
reduce inflammation in autoimmune disorders.
Monoclonal antibodies - CORRECT ANSWER - Antibodies that are made by
identical immune cells, used in the treatment of various diseases, including
autoimmune disorders.
H2 receptor antagonist - CORRECT ANSWER - A class of medications that
reduce stomach acid production, not typically used for autoimmune diseases.
Non-steroid anti-inflammatory - CORRECT ANSWER - Medications used to
relieve pain and reduce inflammation without steroids.
Hypothyroidism - CORRECT ANSWER - A condition where the thyroid gland
does not produce enough thyroid hormones.
Myxedema - CORRECT ANSWER - A severe form of hypothyroidism
characterized by swelling of the skin and underlying tissues.
,Bilateral conjunctivitis - CORRECT ANSWER - Inflammation of the conjunctiva
in both eyes, which can cause redness and discomfort.
Glossopharyngeal nerve - CORRECT ANSWER - Cranial nerve IX, responsible
for the gag reflex and other functions.
Trigeminal nerve - CORRECT ANSWER - Cranial nerve V, responsible for
sensation in the face and motor functions such as biting and chewing.
Hypoglossal nerve - CORRECT ANSWER - Cranial nerve XII, responsible for
tongue movements.
Abducens nerve - CORRECT ANSWER - Cranial nerve VI, responsible for eye
movement.
Severe hypothyroidism - CORRECT ANSWER - A condition where the thyroid
hormone levels are critically low, leading to significant health issues.
microcytic hypochromic anemia - CORRECT ANSWER - A type of anemia
characterized by smaller than normal red blood cells and reduced hemoglobin
content.
red cell distribution width - CORRECT ANSWER - A measure of the variation in
the size of red blood cells.
, macrocytic anemia - CORRECT ANSWER - A type of anemia characterized by
larger than normal red blood cells.
etiology - CORRECT ANSWER - The study of the cause or origin of a disease.
eccrine sweat glands - CORRECT ANSWER - Sweat glands concentrated in the
palms of the hands and soles of the feet, involved in temperature regulation.
gustatory hallucination - CORRECT ANSWER - A type of hallucination where a
person experiences a false perception of taste.
stereognosis - CORRECT ANSWER - The ability to recognize objects by touch
alone.
glomerulonephritis - CORRECT ANSWER - An inflammation of the glomeruli in
the kidneys, often leading to hematuria.
urinalysis with micro and micro albumin - CORRECT ANSWER - A test to
evaluate kidney function by measuring the presence of albumin in urine.
irregular heart rate - CORRECT ANSWER - A condition where the heart beats in
an irregular pattern.
BUN/creatinine ratio - CORRECT ANSWER - A test used to assess kidney
function by measuring the ratio of blood urea nitrogen to creatinine.