NUR 160 FINAL-HONDROS EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
causes of hypercalcemia - Answer- bone cancer
immobilization
to much calcium- antacids
s/s of hypercalcemia - Answer- decreased muscle tone
spasms
nausea/ vomiting
confusion
arrhythmias
renal calculi- stones
causes of hypocalcemia - Answer- Vegan diet
diarrhea
diuretics
thyroid disorders
malabsorption
s/s of hypocalcemia - Answer- osteoporosis/ fractures
confusion
irritability
muscle spasms
tetany: trousseau/chvostek
what is the blood test for bph? - Answer- PSA- prostate specific antigen
syphilis - Answer- can cause infertility
best ways to help COPD pts breath? - Answer- purse lip breathing; orthopneic position;
nasal canula
what does Lovenox do? - Answer- blood thinner; helps prevent blood clots after surgery.
what are somethings to watch when on prednisone? - Answer- increase in glucose
weight gain
Cushing's syndrome
who put out black box warnings? - Answer- FDA
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
causes of hypercalcemia - Answer- bone cancer
immobilization
to much calcium- antacids
s/s of hypercalcemia - Answer- decreased muscle tone
spasms
nausea/ vomiting
confusion
arrhythmias
renal calculi- stones
causes of hypocalcemia - Answer- Vegan diet
diarrhea
diuretics
thyroid disorders
malabsorption
s/s of hypocalcemia - Answer- osteoporosis/ fractures
confusion
irritability
muscle spasms
tetany: trousseau/chvostek
what is the blood test for bph? - Answer- PSA- prostate specific antigen
syphilis - Answer- can cause infertility
best ways to help COPD pts breath? - Answer- purse lip breathing; orthopneic position;
nasal canula
what does Lovenox do? - Answer- blood thinner; helps prevent blood clots after surgery.
what are somethings to watch when on prednisone? - Answer- increase in glucose
weight gain
Cushing's syndrome
who put out black box warnings? - Answer- FDA
