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NR 667 VISE Assignment
DVT - CORRECT-ANSWERSDeep vein thrombosis, a condition where a blood clot forms in a deep vein, often in
the legs.
INR - CORRECT-ANSWERSInternational Normalized Ratio, a measure of blood coagulation used to monitor
patients on anticoagulant therapy.
Xarelto - CORRECT-ANSWERSAn anticoagulant medication used to prevent and treat blood clots.
Lovenox - CORRECT-ANSWERSAn anticoagulant medication (enoxaparin) used to prevent and treat DVT and
pulmonary embolism.
Warfarin - CORRECT-ANSWERSAn anticoagulant medication that requires monitoring of INR levels to ensure
proper dosing.
Hyperthyroidism - CORRECT-ANSWERSA condition where the thyroid gland produces excessive amounts of
thyroid hormones.
Exophthalmos - CORRECT-ANSWERSProtrusion of the eyeball, often associated with hyperthyroidism.
Gag reflex - CORRECT-ANSWERSA reflex contraction of the muscles of the throat that prevents choking.
,Tachycardia - CORRECT-ANSWERSAn abnormally rapid heart rate, often a symptom of hyperthyroid crisis.
Periorbital edema - CORRECT-ANSWERSSwelling around the eyes, which can be a sign of various medical
conditions.
Corticosteroids - CORRECT-ANSWERSA class of steroid hormones used to reduce inflammation in autoimmune
disorders.
Monoclonal antibodies - CORRECT-ANSWERSAntibodies that are made by identical immune cells, used in the
treatment of various diseases, including autoimmune disorders.
H2 receptor antagonist - CORRECT-ANSWERSA class of medications that reduce stomach acid production, not
typically used for autoimmune diseases.
Non-steroid anti-inflammatory - CORRECT-ANSWERSMedications used to relieve pain and reduce inflammation
without steroids.
Hypothyroidism - CORRECT-ANSWERSA condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid
hormones.
Myxedema - CORRECT-ANSWERSA severe form of hypothyroidism characterized by swelling of the skin and
underlying tissues.
Bilateral conjunctivitis - CORRECT-ANSWERSInflammation of the conjunctiva in both eyes, which can cause
redness and discomfort.
Glossopharyngeal nerve - CORRECT-ANSWERSCranial nerve IX, responsible for the gag reflex and other
functions.
Trigeminal nerve - CORRECT-ANSWERSCranial nerve V, responsible for sensation in the face and motor
functions such as biting and chewing.
,Hypoglossal nerve - CORRECT-ANSWERSCranial nerve XII, responsible for tongue movements.
Abducens nerve - CORRECT-ANSWERSCranial nerve VI, responsible for eye movement.
Severe hypothyroidism - CORRECT-ANSWERSA condition where the thyroid hormone levels are critically low,
leading to significant health issues.
microcytic hypochromic anemia - CORRECT-ANSWERSA type of anemia characterized by smaller than normal
red blood cells and reduced hemoglobin content.
red cell distribution width - CORRECT-ANSWERSA measure of the variation in the size of red blood cells.
macrocytic anemia - CORRECT-ANSWERSA type of anemia characterized by larger than normal red blood cells.
etiology - CORRECT-ANSWERSThe study of the cause or origin of a disease.
eccrine sweat glands - CORRECT-ANSWERSSweat glands concentrated in the palms of the hands and soles of
the feet, involved in temperature regulation.
gustatory hallucination - CORRECT-ANSWERSA type of hallucination where a person experiences a false
perception of taste.
stereognosis - CORRECT-ANSWERSThe ability to recognize objects by touch alone.
glomerulonephritis - CORRECT-ANSWERSAn inflammation of the glomeruli in the kidneys, often leading to
hematuria.
urinalysis with micro and micro albumin - CORRECT-ANSWERSA test to evaluate kidney function by measuring
, the presence of albumin in urine.
irregular heart rate - CORRECT-ANSWERSA condition where the heart beats in an irregular pattern.
BUN/creatinine ratio - CORRECT-ANSWERSA test used to assess kidney function by measuring the ratio of blood
urea nitrogen to creatinine.
renal damage - CORRECT-ANSWERSHarm to the kidneys that can result from diabetes or hypertension.
lead level - CORRECT-ANSWERSA measure of the amount of lead in the blood, used to assess exposure to lead.
vitamin B12 - CORRECT-ANSWERSA vitamin important for red blood cell formation and neurological function.
TIBC - CORRECT-ANSWERSTotal iron-binding capacity, a blood test that measures the blood's capacity to bind
iron with transferrin.
ferritin - CORRECT-ANSWERSA blood protein that contains iron; a marker of the body's iron stores.
apocrine glands - CORRECT-ANSWERSSweat glands that are primarily found in the armpits and groin area,
associated with scent.
sebaceous glands - CORRECT-ANSWERSGlands in the skin that secrete an oily substance called sebum.
sweat glands - CORRECT-ANSWERSGlands that produce sweat to help regulate body temperature.
two-point discrimination - CORRECT-ANSWERSA test to determine the ability to perceive two points of contact
on the skin.
NR 667 VISE Assignment
DVT - CORRECT-ANSWERSDeep vein thrombosis, a condition where a blood clot forms in a deep vein, often in
the legs.
INR - CORRECT-ANSWERSInternational Normalized Ratio, a measure of blood coagulation used to monitor
patients on anticoagulant therapy.
Xarelto - CORRECT-ANSWERSAn anticoagulant medication used to prevent and treat blood clots.
Lovenox - CORRECT-ANSWERSAn anticoagulant medication (enoxaparin) used to prevent and treat DVT and
pulmonary embolism.
Warfarin - CORRECT-ANSWERSAn anticoagulant medication that requires monitoring of INR levels to ensure
proper dosing.
Hyperthyroidism - CORRECT-ANSWERSA condition where the thyroid gland produces excessive amounts of
thyroid hormones.
Exophthalmos - CORRECT-ANSWERSProtrusion of the eyeball, often associated with hyperthyroidism.
Gag reflex - CORRECT-ANSWERSA reflex contraction of the muscles of the throat that prevents choking.
,Tachycardia - CORRECT-ANSWERSAn abnormally rapid heart rate, often a symptom of hyperthyroid crisis.
Periorbital edema - CORRECT-ANSWERSSwelling around the eyes, which can be a sign of various medical
conditions.
Corticosteroids - CORRECT-ANSWERSA class of steroid hormones used to reduce inflammation in autoimmune
disorders.
Monoclonal antibodies - CORRECT-ANSWERSAntibodies that are made by identical immune cells, used in the
treatment of various diseases, including autoimmune disorders.
H2 receptor antagonist - CORRECT-ANSWERSA class of medications that reduce stomach acid production, not
typically used for autoimmune diseases.
Non-steroid anti-inflammatory - CORRECT-ANSWERSMedications used to relieve pain and reduce inflammation
without steroids.
Hypothyroidism - CORRECT-ANSWERSA condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid
hormones.
Myxedema - CORRECT-ANSWERSA severe form of hypothyroidism characterized by swelling of the skin and
underlying tissues.
Bilateral conjunctivitis - CORRECT-ANSWERSInflammation of the conjunctiva in both eyes, which can cause
redness and discomfort.
Glossopharyngeal nerve - CORRECT-ANSWERSCranial nerve IX, responsible for the gag reflex and other
functions.
Trigeminal nerve - CORRECT-ANSWERSCranial nerve V, responsible for sensation in the face and motor
functions such as biting and chewing.
,Hypoglossal nerve - CORRECT-ANSWERSCranial nerve XII, responsible for tongue movements.
Abducens nerve - CORRECT-ANSWERSCranial nerve VI, responsible for eye movement.
Severe hypothyroidism - CORRECT-ANSWERSA condition where the thyroid hormone levels are critically low,
leading to significant health issues.
microcytic hypochromic anemia - CORRECT-ANSWERSA type of anemia characterized by smaller than normal
red blood cells and reduced hemoglobin content.
red cell distribution width - CORRECT-ANSWERSA measure of the variation in the size of red blood cells.
macrocytic anemia - CORRECT-ANSWERSA type of anemia characterized by larger than normal red blood cells.
etiology - CORRECT-ANSWERSThe study of the cause or origin of a disease.
eccrine sweat glands - CORRECT-ANSWERSSweat glands concentrated in the palms of the hands and soles of
the feet, involved in temperature regulation.
gustatory hallucination - CORRECT-ANSWERSA type of hallucination where a person experiences a false
perception of taste.
stereognosis - CORRECT-ANSWERSThe ability to recognize objects by touch alone.
glomerulonephritis - CORRECT-ANSWERSAn inflammation of the glomeruli in the kidneys, often leading to
hematuria.
urinalysis with micro and micro albumin - CORRECT-ANSWERSA test to evaluate kidney function by measuring
, the presence of albumin in urine.
irregular heart rate - CORRECT-ANSWERSA condition where the heart beats in an irregular pattern.
BUN/creatinine ratio - CORRECT-ANSWERSA test used to assess kidney function by measuring the ratio of blood
urea nitrogen to creatinine.
renal damage - CORRECT-ANSWERSHarm to the kidneys that can result from diabetes or hypertension.
lead level - CORRECT-ANSWERSA measure of the amount of lead in the blood, used to assess exposure to lead.
vitamin B12 - CORRECT-ANSWERSA vitamin important for red blood cell formation and neurological function.
TIBC - CORRECT-ANSWERSTotal iron-binding capacity, a blood test that measures the blood's capacity to bind
iron with transferrin.
ferritin - CORRECT-ANSWERSA blood protein that contains iron; a marker of the body's iron stores.
apocrine glands - CORRECT-ANSWERSSweat glands that are primarily found in the armpits and groin area,
associated with scent.
sebaceous glands - CORRECT-ANSWERSGlands in the skin that secrete an oily substance called sebum.
sweat glands - CORRECT-ANSWERSGlands that produce sweat to help regulate body temperature.
two-point discrimination - CORRECT-ANSWERSA test to determine the ability to perceive two points of contact
on the skin.
