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NR 325 Exam 3 2023 
Acute pancreatitis S/S - CORRECT ANSWERS N/V, Pain, LUQ Pain. , Abd 
distention, Cullens sign ( bruising around the abd.) Turner signs 
Radiologic studies - CORRECT ANSWERS ultrasound, mammogram, Ct 
Fibrocystic Breast changes - CORRECT ANSWERS comes and go with monthly 
mens, Makes BSE difficult, 
Esophageal Varices - CORRECT ANSWERS Priority: airway assessment, keep 
scissors at bedside 
Esophageal Varices S/S - CORRECT ANSWERS Bleeding 
Esophageal Varices treatment - CO...
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NR 325 Exam 3 2023 
Acute pancreatitis S/S - CORRECT ANSWERS N/V, Pain, LUQ Pain. , Abd 
distention, Cullens sign ( bruising around the abd.) Turner signs 
Radiologic studies - CORRECT ANSWERS ultrasound, mammogram, Ct 
Fibrocystic Breast changes - CORRECT ANSWERS comes and go with monthly 
mens, Makes BSE difficult, 
Esophageal Varices - CORRECT ANSWERS Priority: airway assessment, keep 
scissors at bedside 
Esophageal Varices S/S - CORRECT ANSWERS Bleeding 
Esophageal Varices treatment - CO...
1111NR 325 Final Exam 2023 
inflammation of the gallbladder; this is typically caused by gallstones that block the 
ducts that lead out of the gallbladder, which results in a backup of bile. 
Cholecystitis (cholelithiasis) 
what disease process do these clinical manifestations represent? 
-RUQ pain that radiates to the right shoulder 
-Fever with chills 
-Tachycardia 
Cholecystitis 
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name a few risk factors of cholecystitis 
High fat diet, obesity, age over 40 
what kind o...
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inflammation of the gallbladder; this is typically caused by gallstones that block the 
ducts that lead out of the gallbladder, which results in a backup of bile. 
Cholecystitis (cholelithiasis) 
what disease process do these clinical manifestations represent? 
-RUQ pain that radiates to the right shoulder 
-Fever with chills 
-Tachycardia 
Cholecystitis 
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name a few risk factors of cholecystitis 
High fat diet, obesity, age over 40 
what kind o...
NR 325 Final Exam 2023 
Types of seizures 
partial and generalized 
partial vs generalized seizures 
Partial: one hemisphere, No loss of consciousness, Jerky movement on one side of the body 
Generalized: both hemispheres, has 3 phases (tonic > clonic > postictal) 
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tonic phase 
Aura 
Cry out (due to air being squeezed out of the lungs) 
Unconscious 
Continuous muscle contraction (rigidity) 
Increased CO2 and glucose demand on the brain 
clonic phase 
state of alterna...
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NR 325 Final Exam 2023 
Types of seizures 
partial and generalized 
partial vs generalized seizures 
Partial: one hemisphere, No loss of consciousness, Jerky movement on one side of the body 
Generalized: both hemispheres, has 3 phases (tonic > clonic > postictal) 
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tonic phase 
Aura 
Cry out (due to air being squeezed out of the lungs) 
Unconscious 
Continuous muscle contraction (rigidity) 
Increased CO2 and glucose demand on the brain 
clonic phase 
state of alterna...
NR 325 Exam 1 2023 
Endocrine System Function – 
CORRRECT ANSWERS Produce hormones and secrete them directly into the 
bloodstream 
Insulin – 
CORRRECT ANSWERS Regulator of metabolism and storage of ingested 
carbohydrates, fats, and proteins (anabolic or storage hormone). 
Facilitates glucose transport across cell membranes 
Counterregulatory Hormones – 
CORRRECT ANSWERS Oppose the effects of insulin, and increase blood 
glucose levels. They provide a regulated release of glucose for ...
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NR 325 Exam 1 2023 
Endocrine System Function – 
CORRRECT ANSWERS Produce hormones and secrete them directly into the 
bloodstream 
Insulin – 
CORRRECT ANSWERS Regulator of metabolism and storage of ingested 
carbohydrates, fats, and proteins (anabolic or storage hormone). 
Facilitates glucose transport across cell membranes 
Counterregulatory Hormones – 
CORRRECT ANSWERS Oppose the effects of insulin, and increase blood 
glucose levels. They provide a regulated release of glucose for ...
NR 325 Exam 1 
To assess whether there is any improvement in a patient's dysuria, which question will 
the nurse ask? 
a."Do you have to urinate at night?" 
b."Do you have blood in your urine?" 
c."Do you have to urinate frequently?" 
d."Do you have pain when you urinate?" – 
CORRECT ANSWERS D. Dysuria is painful urination. 
When a patient's urine dipstick test indicates a small amount of protein, the nurse's next 
action should be to: 
a. send a urine specimen to the laboratory t...
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NR 325 Exam 1 
To assess whether there is any improvement in a patient's dysuria, which question will 
the nurse ask? 
a."Do you have to urinate at night?" 
b."Do you have blood in your urine?" 
c."Do you have to urinate frequently?" 
d."Do you have pain when you urinate?" – 
CORRECT ANSWERS D. Dysuria is painful urination. 
When a patient's urine dipstick test indicates a small amount of protein, the nurse's next 
action should be to: 
a. send a urine specimen to the laboratory t...
NR 325 Exam 1 
To assess whether there is any improvement in a patient's dysuria, which question will 
the nurse ask? 
a."Do you have to urinate at night?" 
b."Do you have blood in your urine?" 
c."Do you have to urinate frequently?" 
d."Do you have pain when you urinate?" – 
CORRECT ANSWERS D. Dysuria is painful urination. 
When a patient's urine dipstick test indicates a small amount of protein, the nurse's next 
action should be to: 
a. send a urine specimen to the laboratory t...
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To assess whether there is any improvement in a patient's dysuria, which question will 
the nurse ask? 
a."Do you have to urinate at night?" 
b."Do you have blood in your urine?" 
c."Do you have to urinate frequently?" 
d."Do you have pain when you urinate?" – 
CORRECT ANSWERS D. Dysuria is painful urination. 
When a patient's urine dipstick test indicates a small amount of protein, the nurse's next 
action should be to: 
a. send a urine specimen to the laboratory t...
NR 325 Exam 1 
hypothyroidism (labs) - CORRECT ANSWERS high TSH, low T3 and T4 
clinical manifestations of hypothyroidism - CORRECT ANSWERS fatigue, wt gain, 
cold intolerance, dry skin, periorbital edema 
management of hypothyroidism - CORRECT ANSWERS low fat, high fiber diet and 
levothyroxine (synthroid) education 
levothyroxine/synthroid education - CORRECT ANSWERS -take in morning before 
breakfast 
-DO NOT abruptly stop taking or skip a dose 
-monitor thyroid levels 
-report tachycardia...
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NR 325 Exam 1 
hypothyroidism (labs) - CORRECT ANSWERS high TSH, low T3 and T4 
clinical manifestations of hypothyroidism - CORRECT ANSWERS fatigue, wt gain, 
cold intolerance, dry skin, periorbital edema 
management of hypothyroidism - CORRECT ANSWERS low fat, high fiber diet and 
levothyroxine (synthroid) education 
levothyroxine/synthroid education - CORRECT ANSWERS -take in morning before 
breakfast 
-DO NOT abruptly stop taking or skip a dose 
-monitor thyroid levels 
-report tachycardia...
NR 325 Exam 1 2023 
glucagon, epinephrine, growth hormone [GH], cortisol work against the effects of insulin 
There are several hormones that combat insulin that are known as counterregulatory hormones, 
what are they? 
These hormones increase blood glucose levels by (1) stimulating glucose production and release 
by the liver and (2) decreasing the movement of glucose into the cells. The counterregulatory 
hormones and insulin work together to maintain blood glucose levels within the normal ...
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NR 325 Exam 1 2023 
glucagon, epinephrine, growth hormone [GH], cortisol work against the effects of insulin 
There are several hormones that combat insulin that are known as counterregulatory hormones, 
what are they? 
These hormones increase blood glucose levels by (1) stimulating glucose production and release 
by the liver and (2) decreasing the movement of glucose into the cells. The counterregulatory 
hormones and insulin work together to maintain blood glucose levels within the normal ...
NR 325 Exam 1 2023 E 
what is tuberculosis? – 
CORRECT ANSWERS A respiratory infection, person who encounters M 
Tuberculosis can develop active TB. airborne precautions. Once in the lungs, it 
likes to be in high o2 flow area so likes to get to and live in the base of the lungs. 
Forms a "lesion" or "turbucle". Once that happens, it goes to the apex. Once the 
turbucle forms, fibrotic tissue, scar tissue grows around it eventually long term. 
who typically gets TB? - CORRECT ANSWERS I...
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NR 325 Exam 1 2023 E 
what is tuberculosis? – 
CORRECT ANSWERS A respiratory infection, person who encounters M 
Tuberculosis can develop active TB. airborne precautions. Once in the lungs, it 
likes to be in high o2 flow area so likes to get to and live in the base of the lungs. 
Forms a "lesion" or "turbucle". Once that happens, it goes to the apex. Once the 
turbucle forms, fibrotic tissue, scar tissue grows around it eventually long term. 
who typically gets TB? - CORRECT ANSWERS I...
NR 325 Exam 1 2023 M 
The usual pharmaceutical treatment of diabetes insipidus? - CORRECT ANSWERS 
Desmopressin 
A PT on desmopressin will present with what normal side effect? - CORRECT 
ANSWERS Decreased urine output 
Patient education for desmopressin should include an immediate referral to the PCP for 
what s/sx? - CORRECT ANSWERS Nausea, vomitting, GI issues, and hypotension 
PT education for synthroid should include? - CORRECT ANSWERS Life-long 
therapy, do not stop meds abruptly, take...
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NR 325 Exam 1 2023 M 
The usual pharmaceutical treatment of diabetes insipidus? - CORRECT ANSWERS 
Desmopressin 
A PT on desmopressin will present with what normal side effect? - CORRECT 
ANSWERS Decreased urine output 
Patient education for desmopressin should include an immediate referral to the PCP for 
what s/sx? - CORRECT ANSWERS Nausea, vomitting, GI issues, and hypotension 
PT education for synthroid should include? - CORRECT ANSWERS Life-long 
therapy, do not stop meds abruptly, take...