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NSG550 / NSG 550 Exam 2 Diagnostic Reasoning for Nurse Practitioners
Esophagus
evaluated for tumor.
, Endoscopic retrograde Compares blood pressure in the
cholangiopancreatography ankle with the blood pressure in the
(ERCP) arm.
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What are the liver enzyme tested for liver function?
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Alanine transaminase (ALT)
Alkaline phosphate (ALP)
Aspartate transaminase (AST)
Albumin and Total protein
Bilirubin
Gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT)
L-lactate dehydrogenase (LD)
Visualization of a tracheobronchial tree
Transbronchial and Endobronchial biopsy
Bronchoalveolar lavage
Removal of foreign bodies
Clots
Mucus plugs
Deployment of metallic stents.
Aspiration of deep sputum
Bleeding control
, Elevated troponin level
Watch for rise or fall of cardiac troponin
One troponin value should be above 99th percentile of normal reference range
Albumin
Blood Urea Nitrogen
Calcium
Carbon Dioxide
Chloride
Creatinine
Glucose
Potassium
Sodium
Total bilirubin and protein
liver enzymes
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Aspartate transaminase (AST): What do high levels mean?
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Age
Sex
Up to 60cm from anus
Height
Weight
Diarrhea
Liver damage or disease Fever
, Bloating
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What is elevated BP?
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Systolic 130-139 Diastolic: Less than Systolic 140-149 Diastolic: Less than
80 80
Systolic: 120-129 Systolic 150-159 Diastolic: Less than
Diastolic: Less than 80 80
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How can you get an accurate measurement of systolic pressure in the
arteries of extremities?
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