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1) A 15 years old high school student with a mild sore throat and low-grade fever that has persisted for about 3 weeks. She reports general malaise, fatigue, and loss of appetite. The NP suspects mononucleosis. Which of the following is the LEAST appropriate intervention? a. Palpate the lymph nodes and spleen b. Examine the posterior oropharynx for petechiae c. Obtain a CBC, throat culture, and heterophil antibody test. d. Obtain an urinalyses and serum for LFTs and amylase Explanation:...

NR 603 Week 4 APEA Predictor Exam 2022–Pre-Predictor Test Bank (WITH Complete Solutions &Rationale 2023 update Typed Pre-Predictor 1) A 15 years old high school student with a mild sore throat and low-grade fever that has persisted for about 3 weeks. She reports general malaise, fatigue, and loss of appetite. The NP suspects mononucleosis. Which of the following is the LEAST appropriate intervention? a. Palpate the lymph nodes and spleen b. Examine the posterior oropharynx for petechi...

a "dry tap" bone marrow aspiration may be seen with what chronic myeloid proliferative disease? A: essential thrombocythemia B: polycythemia vera C: primary myelofibrosis D: Chronic myeloid leukemia correct answers Primary myelofibrosis what clinical feature is more often associated with essential thrombocythemia than with the other chronic myeloproliferative disorders? A: bleeding and thrombosis B: infections C: splenomegaly D: fatigue correct answers bleeding and thromboses ...

Your client George, age 60, presents with pruritus and complaints of a Lymphadenopathy in his neck. He also complains of night sweats and has noticed a low-grade fever. He has not lost any weight and otherwise feel as well. He was widow and has been dating a new one recently. On physical exam, you find in large supraclavicular knows. You suspect: - HODGKIN LYMPHOMA Mindy, age 6, was recently discharged from the hospital after sickle cell crisis. You are teaching her parents to be alert to the...

Rhinorrhea - ANSWER-Flow or discharge from the nose -Stasis - ANSWER-to stop or control Splenomegaly - ANSWER-Enlargement of spleen Sten/o - ANSWER-Narrowing -Stomy - ANSWER-forming a new opening Subpulmonary - ANSWER-below the lungs Tenodynia - ANSWER-painful tendon Thrombectomy - ANSWER-surgical removal of blood clot Tympan/o - ANSWER-eardrum or drumlike Unilateral - ANSWER-on one side Transthorax - ANSWER-Across the chest Vas/o - ANSWER-vessel or duct -Pexy...

Genetic Counseling Boards study guide (latest updates) *Sickle Cell* Genetics Phenotype Diagnosis Treatment - *Genetics:* HbSS Gluexon6Val mutation in HBB gene chr. 11p15.4 *Phenotype:* Structurally abnormal Hb Manifests at 6-12 months (HbF --> HbA) Painful crises, anemia, organ damage, pulmonary HTN *Diagnosis:* Hb electrophoresis *Treatment:* hydroxyurea (stimulates HbF) *Alpha-thalassemia* Genetics Phenotype - *Genetics:* 2 alpha globin genes (4 alleles) chr. 16 *Phe...

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Test Bank - Applied Pathophysiology for the Advanced Practice Nurse 1ST Edition Lucie By Dlugasch, Lachel Story | Complete 2023/2024. A 50-year-old man is having an acute myocardial infarction and will be administered recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA). The medication activates plasminogen in order to: A) decrease platelet adhesion. B) increase clotting time. C) promote fibrinolysis. D) promote coronary vasodilation. Ans: C Complexity: Easy Ahead: Hematopoietic System Subj...

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