Primary hypertension is caused by? Right Ans - the cause is unknown
WHat medication should the nurse anticipate will be ordered with
Furosemide (Lasix)? Right Ans - Potassium
Aneurysm Right Ans - A weakness in a vessel wall
Clients who aren't ambulating regularly should be given what medication for
DVT prophylaxis? Right Ans - Enoxaparin ( Lovenox)
Function of intrinsic factor Right Ans - Protect B12 from being digested
Erythropoeiten (EPO) Right Ans - -it "tells" the bone marrow to make Red
blood cells
-the stimulus for its release is hypoxia(low levels of oxygen in body)
-It is released by the liver
-it IS NOT made by the kidneys
Sickle cell disease Right Ans - Genetic disorder in which red blood cells
have abnormal hemoglobin molecules and take on an abnormal shape.
-Red blood cells have an abnormal shape
Leukemia is a cancer of what type of blood cell? Right Ans - White cells
The Main "Problem" in Hemophilia is? Right Ans - BLEEDING
Which STI has an available preventative vaccine? Right Ans - HPV
HPV vaccine Right Ans - Gardasil
What is the emergency treatment for urinary retention? Right Ans - Foley
Catheter
What should normal testicles feel like? Right Ans - Smooth
Tertiary (late stage) Syphilis is dangerous because it can affect which body
system? Right Ans - Neurological
, A client has a BUN level of 30 mg/dl. This result indicates? Right Ans - A
HIGH level
A client has a creatinine of 0.4 mg/dl. This result indicates? Right Ans - A
normal level
Which disorder is caused by an antigen -antibody reaction? Right Ans -
Acute glomerulonephritis
High potassium is a risk factor for? Right Ans - Dysrhythmias
BCG Vaccine information. Right Ans - -BCG vaccine is commonly given in
south american countries
-Clients who previously received BCG vaccine will have a positive PPD
When is pneumonia considered healthcare acquired? Right Ans - When the
client develops pneumonia more than 48 hours after admission.
Cystic Fibrosis Right Ans - -Genetic disorder
-Affects respiratory and digestive systems
HPV (human papilloma virus) Right Ans - Has the distinction of being the
most common STI in the US
-Highly contagious
-Looks like small raised warts
-The only STI that can be prevented by vaccine (gardasil vaccine)
Chlamydia trachomatis Right Ans - -Sneaky and often asymptomatic(no
symptoms)
-most men and 75 % of women have no symptoms
-If not treated promptly can cause scarring to the fallopian tubes impacting
fertility
Syphilis Right Ans - -Caused by spirochete (coiled organism)
-Begins with sore on genitals or mouth
-Progresses to a generalized skin rash
-If untreated can cause severe neurological issues
-Some historians theorized that Napoleon had this disease