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NR 507 Week 6 Assignment; Alterations in the Endocrine System (E-dapt Content)

Case Study Scenario Chief Complaint J.T. is a 48-year old male who presents to the primary care clinic with fatigue, weight loss, and extreme thirst and increased appetite. History of Present Illness J.T. has been in his usual state of health until three weeks ago when he began experiencing symptoms of fatigue, weight loss, and extreme thirst. He reports that he would like to begin a walking program, but he feels too fatigued to walk at any point during the day. Now he is very concerned abou...

Case Study Scenario Chief Complaint J.T. is a 48-year old male who presents to the primary care clinic with fatigue, weight loss, and extreme thirst and increased appetite. History of Present Illness J.T. has been in his usual state of health until three weeks ago when he began experiencing symptoms of fatigue, weight loss, and extreme thirst. He reports that he would like to begin a walking program, but he feels too fatigued to walk at any point during the day. Now he is very concerned abou...

Case Scenario: An 84- year-old -female who has a history of diverticular disease presents to the clinic with left lower quadrant (LLQ) pain of the abdomen that is accompanied by with constipation, nausea, vomiting and a low-grade fever (100.20 F) for 1 day. On physical exam the patient appears unwell. She has signs of dehydration (pale mucosa, poor skin turgor with mild hypotension [90/60 mm Hg] and tachycardia [101 bpm]). The remainder of her exam is normal except for her abdomen where the NP...

NR 507 Week 5 Assignment; Alterations in the Gastrointestinal System

NR 507 Week 5 Assignment; Alterations in Neurobiological Function (E-dapt Content)

1. Question: Hypertension (high blood pressure) will have its most immediate effect on 2. Question: Mature, circulating RBC’s lack endoplasmic reticulum. Without these structures RBC’s are completely unable to synthesize any 3. Question: Which of the following would indicate that a client with chronic bronchitis has developed secondary polycythemia vera: 4. Question: The amount of blood the heart can hold 5. Question: Glomerulonephritis is ... with a(n) 6. Question: Which of the followi...

1. Question: A 10 year old male is stung by a bee while playing in the yard. He experiences a severe allergic reaction and has to go to the ER. The nurse providing care realizes this reaction is the result of: 2. Question: Chronic bronchitis is characterized by: 3. Question: A 6 year old female is ... with a bacterial infection of the respiratory system. Which of the following will most likely try to fight the antigen? 4. Question: A 52 year old male is ... with urinary tract obstruction. Whi...

Week 4: Open Forum Discussion This week, we are covering Alterations in Renal and Urinary Function. As you reflect on the concepts of fluid and electrolytes and acid/base balance covered in the last two weeks, tell us one alteration that could occur in fluid and electrolyte and acid/base balance due to arenal or urinary disorder.

NR 507 Week 4 Assignment; Urinary System Pathologies; Common Diseases and Disorders (E-dapt Content)

Week 3 open forum: I found it helpful to read and learn the process of creating a profile and finding potential NPcareers.

Case Study Scenario Chief Complaint A.C., is a 61-year old male with complaints of shortness of breath. History of Present Illness A.C. was seen in the emergency room 1 week ago for an acute onset of mid-sternal chest pain. The event was preceded with complaints of fatigue and increasing dyspnea for 3 months, for which he did not seek care. He was evaluated by cardiology and underwent a successful and uneventful angioplasty prior to discharge. Despite the intervention, the shortness of breat...

Case Study Scenario Chief Complaint A.C., is a 61-year old male with complaints of shortness of breath. History of Present Illness A.C. was seen in the emergency room 1 week ago for an acute onset of mid-sternal chest pain. The event was preceded with complaints of fatigue and increasing dyspnea for 3 months, for which he did not seek care. He was evaluated by cardiology and underwent a successful and uneventful angioplasty prior to discharge. Despite the intervention, the shortness of breat...

• Question:TheNPisseeingapatientwithchronicbronchitisthatneedsspirometryontoday'svisit.Whatpulmonaryfunctiontest(PFT)findingsareanticipatedbasedonthediagnosisofchronicbronchitis? • Question:SimplespirometrycanbeusedtomeasureanyofthefollowingEXCEPT: FEV1/FVCRatio • Question:TheNPnotesthatapatient’sFEV1/FVCratioisseverelyreduced.Whichofthefollowingconditionsismostlikelythepatient’spulmonaryissue? • Question:TheNPreviewstheresultsofapatient’spulmonaryfunctiontestsandnotesthat...

NR 507 Week 2 Normocytic Anemias (Edapt Lesson Content)

NR 507 Week 2 Microcytic Anemias (Edapt Lesson Content)

NR 507 Week 2 Macrocytic Anemias (Edapt Lesson Content)

Discussion Questions: Heart Failure Application of Course Knowledge • Differentiate between systolic and diastolic heart failure. • State whether the patient is in systolic or diastolic heart failure. • Explain the pathophysiology associated with each of the following symptoms: dyspnea on exertion, pitting edema, jugular vein distention, and orthopnea. • Explain the significance of the presence of a 3rd heart sound and ejection fraction of 25%.

• Question: Which of the following microcytic anemias is characterized by Hyerchromic RBCs? • Question:Whichofthefollowingisconsideredamicrocyticanemia? • Question:Whichofthefollowingisnotaclinicalcharacteristicofanemia? • Question:Thetermsnormocytic,microcytic,andmacrocyticcharacterizesredbloodcells bytheir • Question:Whichofthefollowingwouldnormocytic-normochromicindicate? • Question:Whichofthefollowingsymptomsreflectdecreasedtissueoxygenationasaneffectofanemia? • Question:...

• Question: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is mainly the result of: • Question: Which of the following statements correctly describes the flow of blood between the heart and lungs: • Question: Which of the following is a non-modifiable risk factor for Coronary Artery Disease? • Question: Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)? • Question: In Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), pumping ability of the heart can be impaired due to the deprivatio...