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propylthiouracil, methimazole radioactive iodine Propylthiouracil and methimazole shrink the thyroid gland and decrease hormone production. Radioactive iodine can result in the permanent destruction of the thyroid gland. Theophylline is a medication often used for respiratory disease. - ANSWERSWhat medication is used for Graves disease 38 pounds and 9.5 inches The average U.S. female gains about 38 pounds and 9.5 inches between the ages of 10 and 14. The average U.S. male gains about 42 pounds and 9.5 inches between the ages of 12 and 16. - ANSWERSThe average U.S. female gains how about much weight and height between the ages of 10 and 14 years? Hepatitis B This patient's symptoms are consistent with Hepatitis B. Her sexual history also puts her at elevated risk for the disease, which is sexually transmitted. Further testing should be undertaken to confirm the diagnosis. - ANSWERSA 32 year old female patient reports feeling achy and nauseous for three weeks. She also says her urine is very dark. Her temperature is 100.7F. She has a long-term history of multiple male sexual partners. This patient should be further assessed for which of the following? Correct answer: MCH - 20.2 pg/cell MCH (mean corpuscular hemoglobin) has a normal range of 25.0 to 35.0 pg/cell. A result of 20.2 pg/cell would not be within the normal range. MCH is an indirect measure of the color of RBCs. Decreased values means pale or hypochromic RBCs. Results are decreased in iron-deficiency anemia and thalassemia. - ANSWERSYou are assessing the results of some laboratory tests for a patient. Which of the following results would NOT be within the normal range? Which of the following results would NOT be within the normal range? Correct answer: Tysabri Natalizumab (Tysabri) is a monoclonal antibody with considerable clinical efficacy in treating MS. However, it carries a warning about progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, a destructive brain infection that is associated with its use. - ANSWERSIn treating a person with multiple sclerosis, which of the following drugs would be the LEAST likely to be used because it carries a warning about progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, a destructive brain infection?You are assessing the results of some laboratory tests for a patient. Correct answer: 24 hours All signs and symptoms of a TIA, including numbness, weakness and flaccidity, visual changes, ataxia or dysarthria resolve usually within minutes but certainly by 24 hours after onset. If changes persist beyond 24 hours, the diagnosis of stroke should be considered - ANSWERS. A TIA is an acute neurologic event in which all signs and symptoms resolve within what maximum time frame? Correct answer: Amblyopia has no effect on childhood development. This statement is not accurate. Amblyopia is detrimental to childhood development. It is also detrimental to education achievement and self-esteem. - ANSWERSWhich of the following statements about the complications of amblyopia is not accurate? check all answers that apply It is currently believed that the sensitive period for amblyopia is younger than 10 years of age. The most common reason for failure of amblyopia therapy is non-compliance. Amblyopia has no effect on childhood development. Amblyopia causes monocular vision loss. Correct Answer: The NP must respect confidentiality but it does not have to be formally discussed with the patient. Confidentiality requires that the provider discuss confidentiality issues with patients. They must establish consent, and clarify any questions about disclosure of information. - ANSWERSThe patient and his family have a right to assume that information given to the NP will not be disclosed. This means all of the following EXCEPT: Verbal information is covered by confidentiality. Written information is covered by confidentiality. The individual's right to privacy is respected when responding to a request for a patient's medical record. The NP must respect confidentiality but it does not have to be formally discussed with the patient. Which of the following would be a secondary prevention measure for a 56-year-old male who has type 2 diabetes? check all answers that apply lifestyle modification education PSA test lipid profile to detect hyperlipidemia prescribing glucophage to control his diabetes The patient and his family have a right to assume that information given to the NP will not be disclosed. This means all of the following EXCEPT: Verbal information is covered by confidentiality. Written information is covered by confidentiality. The individual's right to privacy is respected when responding to a request for a patient's medical record. The NP must respect confidentiality but it does not have to be formally discussed with the patient. - ANSWERSCorrect Answer: PSA test lipid profile to detect hyperlipidemia Secondary prevention measures include activities provided to identify and treat asymptomatic persons who have risk factors for a given disease. Examples include screening for pre-clinical evidence of cancer, blood pressure measurement to detect hypertension and lipid profile to detect hyperlipidemia. In a person with Epstein-Barr virus mononucleosis what are the chances that this person will develop splenomegaly? 10% 25% 50% 85% - ANSWERSCorrect answer: 50% At least 50% of persons with Epstein-Barr virus mononucleosis develop splenomegaly. Hepatomegaly develops in about 10% of cases. Which of the following would be the least likely treatment to be used for an acute hemorrhoid flare-up? regular exercise astringents sitz baths analgesics - ANSWERSCorrect answer: