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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...

which of the following is the most important question to ask during cardiovascular health history sudden death of a family member a key symptom of ischemic heart disease is chest pain. However, angina equivalents may include exertional dyspnea. Angina equivalenstare important because A and B (Women with ischemic heart disease/some patients may have no symptoms) A 55 year old post menopausal woman with a history of hypertension complains of jaw pain on heavy exertion. There were n...

The diagnostic evaluation can be used to classify acute kidney injury as prerenal, intrinsic renal, or postrenal. The initial workup includes a patient history to identify the use of nephrotoxic medications or systemic illnesses that might cause poor renal perfusion or directly impair renal function. Physical examination should assess intravascular volume status and identify skin rashes indicative of systemic illness. The initial laboratory evaluation should include measurement of serum creatini...

Inflammation of the stomach's mucosal lining (may involve the entire stomach or a region) - Correct answer-Gastritis _________Can be a mild, transient irritation, or it cab be a severe ulceration with hemorrhage - Correct answer-Acute Gastritis _________ Usually develops suddenly and is likely to be accompanied by nausea and epigastric pain - Correct answer-Acute Gastritis _________ Gastritis develops gradually. - Correct answer-Chronic Gastritis Gastritis can be further categorized as e...

Croup: What pathogen is responsible for MOST cases of viral croup? correct answer: Usually caused by Parainfluenza types 1-4: Type 3-Usually infected by 3 y/o (usually in 1st year of life), annual peak in spring/summer; Type 1 & 2- gradually over the first 5 years of life, peak in fall Croup: Definition correct answer: inflammatory disease of larynx including viral croup, epiglottitis, and bacterial tracheitis Croup: Who is at risk for viral croup? correct answer: 6 mths-5 years of age,...

______ is a metabolite of codeine that can be found in urine of someone taking a codeine-containing medication - correct answer morphine Initial management of hypercalcemia of malignancy - correct answer fluid replacement with NS Symptomatic uterine fibroid treatment for woman who wants to get pregnant - correct answer myomectomy Benign condition resulting from abuse of anthraquinone laxatives (cascara, senna, or aloe) --> leopard spotting of colonic mucosa - correct answer m...

34 year-old female patient presents to the ER with sharp pleuritic-type chest pain. An x-ray reveals pericarditis. On more careful questioning, the patient admits to a polyarticular arthritis involving the small joints of her hands. Her obstetrical history is positive for two third trimester spontaneous abortions. At this point, you would suspect which autoimmune process as the cause of her symptoms: A. Rheumatoid arthritis B. Systemic Lupus Erythematosis C. Wegener's granulomatosis D. S...

Rheumatoid Arthritis correct answer: 1. Inflammation of connective tissue within synovial joints 2. Chronic, systemic autoimmune disease 3. Remission and exacerbation periods 4. Local tissue inflammation and localized symptoms plus extra-articular manifestations 5. Incidence increases with age Rheumatoid arthritis risk factors correct answer: 1. Genetic 2. Smoking 3. Stress 4. Infection Rheumatoid arthritis pathophysiology correct answer: 1. Autoantibody presence in response to a...

NAVLE Practice Test Questions and Answers 2024 Latest Update. A litter of 6 week old kittens is being evaluated because of intermittent soft stools with flecks of blood. The kittens are confined in an unsanitary cage. Two direct fecal examinations show oocysts. Which of the following is the most appropriate therapy? dichlorvos fenbendazol ivermectin piperazine sulfadimethoxine - ANSWER sulfadiemthoxine (Albon, for coccidiosis) On examination of the cranial nerves in a 3-year old femal...

An 18 year old is admitted with a history of syncopal episode at the mall and has a history of an eating disorder. The nurse notes a prolonged QT on the 12-lead EKG and anticipates a reduction in an electrolyte to be the cause. Which of the following is LEAST likely to cause this patient's problems? (A) sodium (B) magnesium (C) potassium (D) calcium - ANSWER- (A) Abnormal sodium does NOT cause QT prolongation. In contrast, a low magnesium, potassium, or calcium, may cause QT prolongatio...