NUR 254 Exam 2 Maternal &
Pediatrics _ Galen College
_2025_2026 Actual Exam
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What is plaque?
An elevated solid lesion (>5 mm in diameter)
What is a pustule?
elevated serous filled vesicle with fluid inside
What is a vesicle?
A fluid-filled, very small (<0.5mm), elevated lesion
What is pruritis?
Itching of the skin related to excessive dryness or sweating
What is urticaria?
Hives
,sign of a reaction
What is Juvenial Idiopathic Arthritis?
inflammation and destruction of articular cartilage, with pannus formation
flare ups with healthy periods
usually affects one side more than the other (RA affects both sides at the
same time)
Does JIA have systemic symptoms?
yes
visual changes
fever, lethargy
weight loss, anorexia
What are meds fir JIA?
non biologic DMARDs:disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs:
methotrexate, antimalarial, leflunomide, sulfasalazine
,Biologic DMARD
abatacept, adalimumab, anakinra
What is nursing management for JIA?
keep them moving!!!!
keep. them. moving.
What does calcitrol do? (active form of vit d)
increases calcium uptake in the intestines
What does parathyroid hormone do?
Facilitates calcium into bloodstream
puts calcium from the bone into the blood (resorption)
What does calcitonin do?
puts calcium from the blood into the bones (bones ABSORB calcium)
promotes bone mineralization
, What does thyroid hormone do?
increases bone resorption
What does cortisol do?
increased bone resorption
What does estrogen do?
stimulates osteoblast
inhibits osteoclasts
what does testosterone do?
stimulates musculoskeletal growth
What is the difference between isometric and isotonic movement?
What is isotonic movement?
ROM movements
walking
Pediatrics _ Galen College
_2025_2026 Actual Exam
Questions with Verified Correct
Answers
What is plaque?
An elevated solid lesion (>5 mm in diameter)
What is a pustule?
elevated serous filled vesicle with fluid inside
What is a vesicle?
A fluid-filled, very small (<0.5mm), elevated lesion
What is pruritis?
Itching of the skin related to excessive dryness or sweating
What is urticaria?
Hives
,sign of a reaction
What is Juvenial Idiopathic Arthritis?
inflammation and destruction of articular cartilage, with pannus formation
flare ups with healthy periods
usually affects one side more than the other (RA affects both sides at the
same time)
Does JIA have systemic symptoms?
yes
visual changes
fever, lethargy
weight loss, anorexia
What are meds fir JIA?
non biologic DMARDs:disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs:
methotrexate, antimalarial, leflunomide, sulfasalazine
,Biologic DMARD
abatacept, adalimumab, anakinra
What is nursing management for JIA?
keep them moving!!!!
keep. them. moving.
What does calcitrol do? (active form of vit d)
increases calcium uptake in the intestines
What does parathyroid hormone do?
Facilitates calcium into bloodstream
puts calcium from the bone into the blood (resorption)
What does calcitonin do?
puts calcium from the blood into the bones (bones ABSORB calcium)
promotes bone mineralization
, What does thyroid hormone do?
increases bone resorption
What does cortisol do?
increased bone resorption
What does estrogen do?
stimulates osteoblast
inhibits osteoclasts
what does testosterone do?
stimulates musculoskeletal growth
What is the difference between isometric and isotonic movement?
What is isotonic movement?
ROM movements
walking
