NR 325 Exam 1 Q&A with Study Notes

NR 325 Exam 1 Q&A with Study Notes.TOP 3 Topics 1. Diabetes 2. Cancer (benign, malignant, external radiation, chemo tx) 3. End of life (Pain, Hospice, Advance directives) Hyperthyroidism graves Hypothyroidism Cushing’s disease Corticosteroid therapy SIADH Maneras Eye assessment Addison’s Cataracts Accommodation Glaucoma Vertigo Presbyopia Presbycusis Hearing assessment Jeopardy Game 1. Discuss nursing considerations for metformin (Glucophage)? a. Do not use if kidney, liver disease or HF. D/C if 1-2 days before contrast. Check BUN (norm 6-20), creatinin (0.6-1.3) if higher it means kidney damage. 2. What is the goal fasting blood glucose and hbg AIC? a. Less than 126 3. A low platelet count is called a. Thrombocytopenia 4. Normal platelet level is a. 150-400 or 150k-400k 5. A low platelet level puts PT as risk for a. Bleeding 6. Normal hbg is a. 11.7-15.5 for women