NURS 5461 Quiz 1 | Latest Update 2026 | 2027|Vrified Study Guide with Correct Coverage.

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# of autosomal chromosomes -

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22 pairs




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1 unit of insulin -

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drops sugar 20mg/dl and covers 10g CHO




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achlorhydria -

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lack of hydrochloric acid in the stomach, lack of absorption of nutrients




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ASA as preventative? -

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1

, not in women w/o CVD anymore




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atherosclerosis asymptomatic until? -

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plaque stenosis >70-80%




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autosomal dominant trait -

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Essential tremor




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avoid in renal failure, surgery, age >80, and HF? -

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Metformin- risk for lactic acidosis




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body burns fat for energy? -

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Ketones- type 1 DM




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2

, body fat metabolized for energy makes? -

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ketones




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BP goal > 60 w/ DM or CKD -

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<140/<90




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BP goal: <60 yrs, no diabetes or CKD -

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<140/<90




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breakdown of dietary protein, excreted by kidneys, increases rapidly with kidney failure of
dehydration? -

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blood urea nitrogen (BUN)




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caloric needs? -

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25-30 kcal/kg



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