NURS 223- EXAM 3
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
2026-2027 GRADED A+
Oncology-Pericardial Effusion and Cardiac Tamponade - CORRECT ANSWER-Results from
invasion of cancer cells into the pericardial sac, which results in fluid collection within the
pericardial sac
S/S of pericardial effusion - CORRECT ANSWER-SOB
Orthopnea
left sided chest pain
tachycardia, narrow pulse pressure
Treatment of tamponade - CORRECT ANSWER-Pericardial window
Pericardiocentesis
Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH) - CORRECT ANSWER-Tumor cells can
produce ADH or stimulate the posterior pituitary to secrete ADH
Many chemo agents contribute to ectopic ADH production or potentiate ADH effects
ADH- "Adds da H2O to the body"
, Result: water retention and dilutional hyponatremia
S/S of SIADH - CORRECT ANSWER-Muscle cramps
Anorexia
Fatigue
Loss of thirst
Weight gain without edema
Personality changes, irritability
Confusion
Extreme muscle weakness/Decreased in reflexes
Oliguria
Low serum osmolarity
Hyponatremia
Decreased LOC: seizures, coma, and death
High specific gravity
S/S SIADH - CORRECT ANSWER-S- Salt low, serum osmolarity low, seizures, specific gravity high
I-irritability, increased weight
A-anorexia
D-decreased LOC, decreased u/o, drowsiness (fatigue), decreased strength
H-h20 added to body, high specific gravity, head not right (confusion)
Treatment of SIADH - CORRECT ANSWER-S-stop free H20(fluid restriction), serum NA levels
I-increase salt foods/drinks, I and O
A-Assess esp neuro symptoms
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
2026-2027 GRADED A+
Oncology-Pericardial Effusion and Cardiac Tamponade - CORRECT ANSWER-Results from
invasion of cancer cells into the pericardial sac, which results in fluid collection within the
pericardial sac
S/S of pericardial effusion - CORRECT ANSWER-SOB
Orthopnea
left sided chest pain
tachycardia, narrow pulse pressure
Treatment of tamponade - CORRECT ANSWER-Pericardial window
Pericardiocentesis
Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH) - CORRECT ANSWER-Tumor cells can
produce ADH or stimulate the posterior pituitary to secrete ADH
Many chemo agents contribute to ectopic ADH production or potentiate ADH effects
ADH- "Adds da H2O to the body"
, Result: water retention and dilutional hyponatremia
S/S of SIADH - CORRECT ANSWER-Muscle cramps
Anorexia
Fatigue
Loss of thirst
Weight gain without edema
Personality changes, irritability
Confusion
Extreme muscle weakness/Decreased in reflexes
Oliguria
Low serum osmolarity
Hyponatremia
Decreased LOC: seizures, coma, and death
High specific gravity
S/S SIADH - CORRECT ANSWER-S- Salt low, serum osmolarity low, seizures, specific gravity high
I-irritability, increased weight
A-anorexia
D-decreased LOC, decreased u/o, drowsiness (fatigue), decreased strength
H-h20 added to body, high specific gravity, head not right (confusion)
Treatment of SIADH - CORRECT ANSWER-S-stop free H20(fluid restriction), serum NA levels
I-increase salt foods/drinks, I and O
A-Assess esp neuro symptoms
