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Acute bronchitis - Answer-acute, self limited inflammation of the trachea and major bronchi acute onset of persistent cough with or without sputum production cough lasting 1-3 weeks cough lasting 1-3 weeks with bronchial consolidation - Answer-pneumonia s/s acute bronchitis - Answer-acute cough with or without phlegm, dyspnea, wheezing dry non productive cough progressing to productive cough as illness evokes sputum may be clear at onset progressing to mucoid prodromal symptoms: rhino...

A nurse is assessing a client who has gestational diabetes mellitus and is experiencing hyperglycemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A) Reports increased urinary output B) Diaphoresis C) Reports blurred vision D) Shallow respirations - Answer-A) Reports increased urinary output Increased urinary output, nausea and vomiting, reports of thirst, abdominal pain, constipation, drowsiness, and headaches are manifestations of hyperglycemia. Other manifestations i...

A nurse manager is discussing the role of the state nurse practice act with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates a need for further teaching? - Answer-"Our states nurse practice act identifies the topics covered on the NCLEX examination" Nurses in a hospital setting are discussing the principles of quality improvement in client care. Which of the following statements by a nurse indicates for further teaching? - Answer-...

Lambert-Eaton Syndrome - Answer-A syndrome caused by autoantibodies that inhibit the function of presynaptic calcium channels, leading to decreased release of acetylcholine into the synaptic cleft Lambert-Eaton - Clinical Manifestations - Answer-*Strong link to lung cancer *Muscle weakness that IMPROVES with repetitive stimulation *Do not respond to cholinesterase inhibitors Spinal cord trauma - patho - Answer-*Microscopic hemorrhages in central grey matter

A patient presents with red and scaly lesions in the scalp, and the hairs appear discolored, lusterless, and brittle. The lesions started as small erythematous papule around a hair shaft on the scalp. The hairs break off a few millimeters above the scalp skin surface. The lesion has spread, forming numerous papules in a circular form. The NP knows that in considering the management for this patient, the statements below are true(multiple answer) - Answer-woods lamp, 1% or 2.5%(sels...

A parent brings a newborn client to the healthcare provider's office. The newborn is vomiting, has abdominal distention, and is diagnosed with pyloric stenosis. Which characteristic of the newborn's emesis does the nurse expect? a. Black in appearance b. Diminished after feedings c. Projectile and forceful d. Thick and full of mucus - Answer-c. Projectile and forceful An infant with pyloric stenosis will present with projectile vomiting and abdominal distention. Other symptoms i...

Trauma to Kiesselbachs plexus: - Answer-Will result in an anterior nosebleed The diagnostic or gold standard test for sickle cell anemia, G6PD anemia, and alpha or beta thalassemia: - Answer-Hemoglobin electrophoresis Erythromycin "allergy" vs adverse reaction: - Answer-Adverse reaction-symptoms of nausea or GI upset allergy -hives, angioedema Acute mononucleosis: - Answer-Pt will most likely be a teen presenting w classic triad of sore throat, prolonged fatigue, and enlarged cer...

Abiotic - Answer-Non-living, may be within or made by a living organism. Biotic - Answer-Living. Matter is considered ______ if it was ever alive at some point in time Atom - Answer-Smallest level. The basic unit of matter. Consists of a dense nucleus surrounded by electrons. Molecule - Answer-Second level. A chemical structure consisting of at least two atoms held together by a chemical bond. Macromolecule - Answer-Third level. Biologically important molecules that are technically p...

Specific responsibilities and tasks for pharmacy technicians differ by setting and are described in writing by each: A)employer B)state board of pharmacy C)local police department D)technician - Answer-A The ________ includes state identification numbers and affiliations with facilities and insurers A)inventory system B)prescriber profile C)pricing systems D)patient profile - Answer-b

A 4-year-old child appears listless for the last week. He complains of pain when he is picked up by his mother, and he is irritable when touching his arms or legs. Several large ecchymotic lesions have appeared on his right thigh and left shoulder. A complete blood count reveals a HgB=10.2, Hct=30.5%, MCV=96fL, platelet count of 45,000/ML, and WBC count of 13,990/ML. Examination of the peripheral blood smear reveals numerous blasts. The blasts lack peroxidasepositive granules but do c...