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NSG223 / NSG 223 Exam 3 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update): Medical-Surgical Nursing II | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Herzing
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Exam 3: NSG223 / NSG 223 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Medical-Surgical Nursing II / Med Surg 2 Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Herzing Q: What are some dietary recommendations for a patient with cushing's syndrome? Answer: -Increase potassium, calcium and protein. -Restrict fluid and sodium intake. Q: What is acromegaly? Answer: hypersecretion of GH during adulthood Q: What is gigantism? Answer: hypersecretion of GH in children Q: What is contraindicated with ket...
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Endocrine Nclex review and 2 others Questions With Complete Solutions
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1. A pt with suspected acromegaly is seen at the clinic. To assist in making the diagnosis, which question should the nurse ask? 
a. "Have you had a recent head injury?" 
b. "Do you have to wear larger shoes now?" 
c. "Is there any family history of acromegaly?" 
d. "Are you experiencing tremors or anxiety?" correct answer: B 
Rationale: Acromegaly causes an enlargement of the hands and feet. Head injury and family history are not risk factors for acromegaly. Tremors and anxiety are no...
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ORAL PATH II EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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Can microglossia or macroglossia be acquired later in life and is not just solely developmental/ congenital? 
Macroglossia 
Examples of acquired include: 
edentulism 
amyloidosis 
Myxedema--> hypothyroidism 
Acromegaly 
Congenital etiology: 
Vascular malformation 
Muscular hypertrophy 
What is abnormal attachment (usually short, thick lingual frenum) of lingual frenum limiting tongue mobility? 
Ankyloglossia 
What is fissured tongue associated with? 
Geographic tongue 
What syndrome i...
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ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR RETAKE 2019 180 Correct Questions & Answers GRADED A LATEST VERSION 2023/2024.
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ATI RN COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR RETAKE 2019 180 Correct Questions & Answers GRADED A LATEST VERSION 2023/2024. 
1. A nurse is assessing a client who received 2 units of packed RBCs 48 hr. ago. Which 
of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the therapy has been 
effective? 
a. Hemoglobin 14.9 g/dl 
b. WBC count 12000/mm3 
c. Potassium 4.8 mEq/L 
d. BUN 18 mg/dl 
2. A nurse working in an emergency department is triaging four clients. Which of the 
following clients should the nu...
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WGU D027 Exam Questions With Correct Answers | Latest 2023/2024 | GRADED
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What is Klinefelter syndrome? - Answer An extra X chromosome for males so 
example XXY causing female-like qualities 
What is Turner Syndrome? - Answer females. missing or deformed x chromosome. 
right hemisphere dysfunction, hearing loss, ear infection, language and articulation 
disorders, visual spatial and attentional problems 
What is beta thalassemia? - Answer a condition in which the synthesis of the betaglobin chains is decreased or absent. Causes low hemoglobin. 
Which medication is con...
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USMLE STEP 3 EXAM 2024 WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
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USMLE STEP 3 EXAM 2024 WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 
 
Pseudogout associations - correct answer hemochromatosis, hyperparathyroidism, acromegaly, hypothyroidism 
 
Gout crystals - correct answer negatively birefringent needles 
 
Pseudogout crystals - correct answer positively birefringent needles 
 
Vasculitis associated with chronic Hep B - correct answer polyarteritis nodosa 
 
Vasculitis associated with chronic Hep C - correct answer cryoglobulinemia 
 
Best blood test for polyarteritis nodosa...
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ATI PROCTORED MEDICAL SURGICAL PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS EXAM 2023/2024
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ATI PROCTORED MEDICAL SURGICAL PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS EXAM 2023/2024 
A nurse is assessing a client who has manifestations of acromegaly. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? 
 
A. Thinning of skeletal bone structure 
 
B. Concave chest wall 
 
C. High-pitched voice 
 
D. Increased head size 
Correct Answer: D. 
 
Increased head size 
 
A client who has acromegaly will present with an enlarged head size due to the excessive production of growth hormones after closing ...
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NURSING CLINICALS ACROMEGALY EXAMINATION PRACTICE ASSESSMENT Q & A 2024
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NURSING CLINICALS ACROMEGALY EXAMINATION PRACTICE ASSESSMENT Q & A 2024
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CSFA Study Guide Questions with Verified Solutions
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CSFA Study Guide Questions with 
 
Verified Solutions 
 
Lymph channels run parallel to which structures? 
A. nerves 
B. veins 
 
C. arteries 
 
D. ligaments B. veins 
 
Body temperature is regulated by the 
A. pons 
B. cerebellum 
 
C. midbrain 
 
D. hypothalamus D. hypothalamus 
 
Which two electrolytes are essential for normal cardiac contractions? 
A. phospate and chlorid 
B. magnesium and sodium 
C. bicarrbonate and sulfate 
 
D. potassium and calcium D. potassium and calcium 
 
Water const...
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Endocrine Disorder NCLEX Questions with answers 2024
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Endocrine Disorder NCLEX QuestionsA patient suspected of having acromegaly has an elevated plasma growth hormone level. In acromegaly, the nurse would also expect the patient's diagnostic results to include 
a. hyperinsulinemia 
b. a plasma glucose of less than 70 
c. decreased growth hormone levels with an oral glucose challenge test 
d. a serum sometomedin C (insulin-like growth-factor) of more than 300 - correct answer d. a serum somatomedin C (Insulin-like-growth-factor) of more than 300 
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