PN 140 Final Exam (2025)
comprehensive questions and verified
answers ( detailed & elaborated) ACTUAL
EXAM 2025 TEST!!
Propylthiouracil (PTU) - ✔ANASWER✔-Hyperthyroidism
CNS: drowsiness, headache, paresthesia, vertigo
CV: edema, vasculitis
GI: HEPATOTOXICITY, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of taste
,What is emphysema? - ✔ANASWER✔-destruction of alveolar wall and of
the pulmonary capillary bed leading to decreased ability to oxygenate
blood
What is bronchitis? - ✔ANASWER✔-- inflammation of the bronchi
- thick excessive bronchial secretions
Can you cure COPD? - ✔ANASWER✔-Not curable, but is preventable. Also,
can be managed once diagnosed.
What is a hallmark sign of someone with emphysema? - ✔ANASWER✔-
dyspnea
What is a hallmark sign of someone with bronchitis? - ✔ANASWER✔-
productive cough
What type of COPD is more common? - ✔ANASWER✔-bronchitis
What type of COPD has a higher incidence of death? - ✔ANASWER✔-
emphysema
When administering a bronchodilator and a steroid, which one do you give
first? - ✔ANASWER✔-always administer bronchodilator, then administer
steroid
,What should one do after taking a steroid inhaler? - ✔ANASWER✔-rinse
mouth after steroid inhaler, including the combo ones
What is our biggest concern with beta 2 stimulants? What should we do
about it? - ✔ANASWER✔-They constrict in the circulatory system. So
monitor BP and pulse once given.
What is anemia? - ✔ANASWER✔-short supply of circulating RBCs leading
to impairment in transportation of oxygen
What interventions would be included in the POC in someone with anemia?
- ✔ANASWER✔-- Iron rich foods
- Stool softeners
- Iron supplements
- O2 administration
- HOB >30
- Frequent checks
What are some signs and symptoms of anemia? - ✔ANASWER✔--
Weakness
- Fatigue
- Pallor
- Exertional dyspnea
- Dizziness
- Lethargy
, What is atherosclerosis? - ✔ANASWER✔-fatty build up (cholesterol)
What is arteriosclerosis? - ✔ANASWER✔-hardening of the arteries
Why would someone with peripheral aneurysms have pain? -
✔ANASWER✔-due to ischemia r/t decreased O2, nerves, blockage
Why would someone with peripheral aneurysms have syncope? -
✔ANASWER✔-- lack of blood flow to the brain causes LOC
- extra blood flow to parts of the body and not enough going back will
cause an imbalance
Why would someone with peripheral aneurysms have dyspnea? -
✔ANASWER✔-increased RR with pain, lack of O2, increase in pressure
Why would someone with peripheral aneurysms have edema? -
✔ANASWER✔-pooling of blood, venous return/arterial flow is all altered
and area will become edematous
What causes peripheral aneurysms? - ✔ANASWER✔-unmanaged
hypertension
Why can arterial blockage cause a thrombus? - ✔ANASWER✔-when you
slow the blood flow enough, a clot can develop spontaneously
comprehensive questions and verified
answers ( detailed & elaborated) ACTUAL
EXAM 2025 TEST!!
Propylthiouracil (PTU) - ✔ANASWER✔-Hyperthyroidism
CNS: drowsiness, headache, paresthesia, vertigo
CV: edema, vasculitis
GI: HEPATOTOXICITY, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of taste
,What is emphysema? - ✔ANASWER✔-destruction of alveolar wall and of
the pulmonary capillary bed leading to decreased ability to oxygenate
blood
What is bronchitis? - ✔ANASWER✔-- inflammation of the bronchi
- thick excessive bronchial secretions
Can you cure COPD? - ✔ANASWER✔-Not curable, but is preventable. Also,
can be managed once diagnosed.
What is a hallmark sign of someone with emphysema? - ✔ANASWER✔-
dyspnea
What is a hallmark sign of someone with bronchitis? - ✔ANASWER✔-
productive cough
What type of COPD is more common? - ✔ANASWER✔-bronchitis
What type of COPD has a higher incidence of death? - ✔ANASWER✔-
emphysema
When administering a bronchodilator and a steroid, which one do you give
first? - ✔ANASWER✔-always administer bronchodilator, then administer
steroid
,What should one do after taking a steroid inhaler? - ✔ANASWER✔-rinse
mouth after steroid inhaler, including the combo ones
What is our biggest concern with beta 2 stimulants? What should we do
about it? - ✔ANASWER✔-They constrict in the circulatory system. So
monitor BP and pulse once given.
What is anemia? - ✔ANASWER✔-short supply of circulating RBCs leading
to impairment in transportation of oxygen
What interventions would be included in the POC in someone with anemia?
- ✔ANASWER✔-- Iron rich foods
- Stool softeners
- Iron supplements
- O2 administration
- HOB >30
- Frequent checks
What are some signs and symptoms of anemia? - ✔ANASWER✔--
Weakness
- Fatigue
- Pallor
- Exertional dyspnea
- Dizziness
- Lethargy
, What is atherosclerosis? - ✔ANASWER✔-fatty build up (cholesterol)
What is arteriosclerosis? - ✔ANASWER✔-hardening of the arteries
Why would someone with peripheral aneurysms have pain? -
✔ANASWER✔-due to ischemia r/t decreased O2, nerves, blockage
Why would someone with peripheral aneurysms have syncope? -
✔ANASWER✔-- lack of blood flow to the brain causes LOC
- extra blood flow to parts of the body and not enough going back will
cause an imbalance
Why would someone with peripheral aneurysms have dyspnea? -
✔ANASWER✔-increased RR with pain, lack of O2, increase in pressure
Why would someone with peripheral aneurysms have edema? -
✔ANASWER✔-pooling of blood, venous return/arterial flow is all altered
and area will become edematous
What causes peripheral aneurysms? - ✔ANASWER✔-unmanaged
hypertension
Why can arterial blockage cause a thrombus? - ✔ANASWER✔-when you
slow the blood flow enough, a clot can develop spontaneously
