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A client has flank pain of 6 on a scale from 0-10. This flank pain is likely because of what reason? -
Correct Answers-possible pyelonephritis, with inflammation and stretching of renal caps
A client presents with right lower abdominal pain and occasional diarrhea. This is likely? - Correct
Answers-Appendicitis
A female arrives at the clinic complaining of bleeding between menstrual periods. The nurse identifies
this as? - Correct Answers-Metrorrhagia
A good explanation for myxedema in thyroid deficiency is? - Correct Answers-Lack of thyroid
hormone contributes to non- pitting edema
Acromegaly/Gigantism - Correct Answers-coarse facial features, deepening of voice, increased ring or
shoe size
An example of a genetic defect in young children with cystitis is? - Correct Answers-Vesicoureteral
reflux
Cardinal signs of pheochromocytoma? - Correct Answers-hypertension
clinical manifestations of Cushings syndrome? - Correct Answers-Excessive secretion of cortisol
causes redistribution of fat, "moon face", "buffalo" hump on the back and pendulous abdomen. -
Facial skin is flushed (high blood pressure), skin covering abdomen develops stretch marks - •
ndividual bruises easily and wound healing is poor -
Approximately 1/2 develop mental status changes from irritability to severe psychiatric disturbance -
Females may experience changes due to increased androgen levels
clinical manifestations of diabetes insipidus - Correct Answers-polyuria, nocturia, continuous thirst,
and polydipsia
clinical manifestations of primary aldosteronism - Correct Answers-hypertension and hypokalemia
clinical manifestations of primary hypothyroidism - Correct Answers-fatigue. -
lethargy. -
, sensitivity to cold. -
depression. -
muscle weakness.
clinical manifestations of secondary aldosteronism - Correct Answers-High blood pressure. -
Low level of potassium in the blood. -
Feeling tired all the time. -
Headache. -
Muscle weakness. -
Numbness.
clinical manifestations of secondary hypothyroidism - Correct Answers-Weakness. -
Fatigue. -
Cold intolerance. -
Constipation. -
Weight gain. -
Depression. -
Joint or muscle pain. -
Brittle fingernails.
Costal vertebral angle (CVA) - Correct Answers-angle formed by the 12th rib and the vertebral
column on the posterior thorax, overlying the kidney; percuss for kidney tenderness
CVA is pain is another description for flank pain? - Correct Answers-True
Diabetes insipidus is caused from? - Correct Answers-too little ADH production
Female Mutilation - Correct Answers-risks for uti, trouble urinating
Graves disease - Correct Answers-unexplained weight loss, goiter, bulging eyes
Helicobacter pylori (H.pylori) is often a cause of? - Correct Answers-peptic ulcer disease
How do kidney tubules maintain a normal pH in response to fever and respiratory infection? - Correct
Answers-secrete acid and reabsorb bicards
In response to a respiratory infection and a high fever, the kidney tubules maintain a normal ph of body
fluids by? - Correct Answers-secreting acids and reabsorbing bicarbonate ions
Individuals with HPV are at risk for developing what disease? - Correct Answers-Cervical cancer