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What is used to diagnose preeclampsia? Blood pressure of over 140/90 on two separate occasions, protein in urine After diagnosis of preeclampsia, what is the priority intervention to keep it from progressing? Administration of IV magnesium sulfate What is the antidote to magnesium sulfate? calcium gluconate = keep it at bedside! Menarche the first menstrual period What is a sign of endometrial cancer related to menopause? Bleeding after long period of not bleeding What STI ha...

Restorative surgery Improves a patients functional ability Reconstructive surgery (different than cosmetic because it is considered a necessity and covered by insurance) surgery to restore function and normal appearance, and correct deformities created by birth defects, trauma or medical conditions including cancer Cosmetic surgery Diagnostic surgery Wong baker pain scale Neonatal infant pain scale NIPS A pain scale using 0-10 as a reference to the severity of pain N...

Which substance will the home care nurse instruct a client to use after laryngectomy to cleanse the stoma site? A. Sterile saline B. Steroid cream C. Oil-based lubricant D. Mild soap and water A client reports left-sided chest pain after playing racquetball. The client is hospitalized and diagnosed with left pneumothorax. When assessing the client's left chest area, the nurse expects to identify which finding? A. Dull sound on percussion B. Vocal fremitus on palpation C. Rales with ...

THIS EXAM PACKAGE CONTAINS QUESTIONS FOR THE TOPIC, DIAGNOSTIC REASONING FOR NURSE PRACTITIONERS. COVERS BOTH MIDTERM AND FINAL EXAMS.

Drug screening: What does it identify? Metabolites of illegal drugs used Drug screening: What sample is most commonly used? Urine Drug screening: Which tests are better from the blood? Toxicology tests for drug overdose Poisoning Drug screening: Who uses drug screening? Employers Law enforcement agencies Genetic Testing: What is it used for? Identifies predisposition to disease Establish presence of disease Establish paternity Provide forensic evidence SARS viral testing...

CT with myelogram a special CT scan that looks at muscle function, innervation of the nerve, and disc vertebrae (like if someone comes in with back pain) -it is an option for people who can't get MRi's (like an implanted device) What does the American college of radiology recommend for a 24 year old with atraumatic back pain? No diagnostic – nothing Patient presents with AMS, what are some important tests to evaluate? What is a toxicology report? Toxicology is like investig...

H. Pylori testing: When is it indicated? Patients that may have: -Peptic ulcers -Gastric MALT lymphoma -Melena -Hematemesis -Weight loss -Persistent vomiting -Dysphagia -Anemia H. Pylori: Why do a culture?Gives antibiotic sensitivities H. Pylori: How long does a culture take? H. Pylori: Biopsy H. Pylori: Rapid Urease Testing. What is used and how long for results? H. Pylori: What is first-line testing for H. Pylori? H. Pylori: what is the problem with breath for ur...

Bands immature neutrophils released after injury or inflammation, ACUTE RESPONSE B cell lymphocytes mature into plasma cells to secrete antibodies Eosinophils a white blood cell containing granules that are readily stained by eosin. PARASITIC INFECTION Reticulocyte count measurement of the number of circulating reticulocytes, immature erythrocytes in a blood specimen new cells released by bone marrow Antinuclear antibody (ANA) test to identify antibodies that attack the nucle...

USA PATRIOT ACT Premium Payment (MODE) Higher Frequency = Higher Premiums Policy Replacement Level Term insurance Increasing Term Straight Life Limited-Pay Single premium Universal Life Variable Life Insurance Variable Universal Life Insurance Stock Companies Mutual companies Location of Incorporation(domicile) Domestic Insurer Foreign Insurer Alien insurer Commissioner of Insurance Counselor

What is the maximum penalty for habitual noncompliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act? Which of the following statements best describes the effect the Accelerated Benefit provision would have on the benefits paid to the beneficiary If a beneficiary wanted a guarantee that benefits paid from principal and interst would be paid for a period of 10 years before being exhausted, what would a beneficiary select? What is the benefit of choosing extended term as a nonforfeiture option...

Which dividend option would an insurer invest the policy owners money & add any interest earnings as the dividends accrue.. Factors taken into consideration when applying for life insurance.. Which protects a PA policy owner from a mistake made on an application 2 years ago? In an insurance contract, the insurer is the only party legally obligated to perform. Because of this an insurance contract is considered.. The PA insurance department is responsible for Viatical settlem...

A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is having a stroke. After assessing the client's airway, breathing, and circulation, which of the following assessments is the nurse's priority? (a) Level of consciousness (b) Muscle tone (c) Sensory changes (d) Gag reflex A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is unresponsive following a stroke. Which of the following actions should the nurse take while providing oral care? (a) Turn the client on his side before starting oral ca...

Hemorrhagic stroke txmt -we want brain to recover and minimize risk of RE BLEEDING -meds: FFP for clotting, Vit K for clotting, antiseizure meds, IV insulin for hyperglycemia (stress), analgesics, SCDs, anti hypertensives -can clip vessel, same as aneurysm Admission & care for stroke pts (hem or isch) -in the field, an initial NIHSS should be performed -within 45 minutes, should get a CT, which can rule in or out for tPA. once on the floor > ANOTHER NIHSS -diagnostics include: CT, M...

The nurse is reviewing the laboratory test results for a client admitted with a possible pituitary disorder. Which information has the most immediate implication for the client's care? A. Blood glucose 125 mg/dL B. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 40 mg/dL C. Serum potassium 5.2 mEq/L D. Serum sodium 110 mEq/L The nurse is teaching a client about maintaining a proper diet to prevent an endocrine disorder. Which food does the nurse suggest after the client indicates a dislike of fish? A. Iodize...

Risk factors of Myelodysplasia Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia (ITP) Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia Purpura (TTP) What are some examples of WBC disorders? Why should you use the lowest amount of oxygen first? What is needed if a patient is on 2 or more L of oxygen? What is "titling"? What are some ways to apply infection control? What are the 4 D's of epiglottitis? Who is at risk for a DVT or PE? What are signs of a DVT or PE? What is some treat...

Postanesthesia care unit (PACU) Second-intention healing Diabetes Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) Fasting plasma glucose Gestational diabetes Glycated hemoglobin Glycemic index Hyperglycemia Hyperglycemia hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS) Hypoglycemia Impaired fasting glucose (IFG) or impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) Insulin Ketone Latent autoimmune diabetes of adults (LADA) Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) nutritional therapy prescribed for...

Ways to prevent delerium Patho of Alzheimers Patho of vascular dementia s/s early alzheimers s/s moderate alzheimers s/s late alzheimers Nursing interventions dementia Older adult medication consdierations: absorbtion Older adult medication considerations: distribution Older adult medication considerations: metabolism Older adult medication considerations: excretion Chronic illness risk factors

Hydroceleopathy treatment What medication can be used for BPH After a prostectomy, the UPA can To help a pt urinate if he has BPH, the doc can prescribe ________ but let the PCP know if _________ occurs Educate patient on avoiding alcohol and spicy foods after a TURP For male legal exercises, practice stopping urineflow and increase fluid intake Females and males should between the ages of _________ should get the HPV vaccine Slidinefil can decrease Swolle...

Which of the following is NOT a treatment for low blood sugar? - Glucagon - Sugary soda drink - Insulin - Candy - Fruit juice Which of the following is caused by hyperthyroidism? - Cushings disease - Graves disease - Addisons disease - Pagets disease - Myxedema Which of the following prevents organ transplant rejection? - Antiretrovirals - Immunosuppressants - Antibiotics - Antifungals Which of the following is NOT a treatment for CVA? - Anti-infectives - Thrombolytics ...

Cluster headache treatment P450 inducers Anti-epileptics P450 inhibitors Drug schedule 2 Drug schedule 3 Drug schedule 4 Drug schedule 5