NM 703

NM703 EXAM 4 (FINAL) MOD 8 & 9 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS dizziness. vague term used to describe lightheaded or pre-syncope vertigo. perception that the person or the environment is spinning disequilibrium. Sense of insecurity or imbalance, and/or unsteadiness in walking What is Peripheral vertigo: related to inner ear conditions, it is position related What is Central vertigo: spontaneous and not position related What are some common causes of peripheral vertigo? ...

HIGHLIGHTS OF NEURO, MUSKULOSKELETAL, & MENTAL HEALTH-NM703 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED Tension headaches: -Squeezing band-like pain -mild-moderate pain -no associated nausea/vomiting or phono-phobia -may have photo-phobia -can last 30 minutes to hours -usually managed well with OTC medications* Cluster headaches: -severe pain that usually wakes them up in the middle of the night -unilateral pain, usually retro-orbital -unable to sit still -can last 15...

NM703-CARDIAC&RESPIRATORY-MODULE3 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED Red flag symptoms to rule out serious emergencies related to chest pain: -non-localized pain -pain lasting more than 20 minutes -pain associated with diaphoresis, dyspnea, N/V, dizziness -radiation to the neck, jaw, shoulder, arm -sudden onset -->Important to rule out MI, PE, aortic dissection What are some important things to consider when a patient arrives with chest pain? -any risk fa...

NM 703 EXAM 2 *FINAL SET* EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++ What medication do you start someone with a diagnosis of DM 2? Metformin. Do you consult, refer or collaborate for a diagnosis for DM 2? Refer to diabetic educator or dietitian. Labs needed for diagnosis of DM 2? HgBA1C & Blood Glucose. triumvirate insulin resistance in muscle and liver and β-cell failure How long for F/U for a diagnosis for DM 2? New DM need to check sugars and can see sooner (1 m...

NM703 - RESPIRATORY MODULE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED What are the subjective data symptoms that patient will describe when they present with acute bronchitis? -Severe coughing -None/low grade fever -Either productive or non productive cough -muscle aches from coughing sore throat from coughing -feeling of fullness What are some of the objective data that you will see on physical exam of acute bronchitis? -Severe coughing -Wheezing that clears with coug...

NM703 GI, DM, AND THYROID EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++ How many women either dx or undx with diabetes in US? 12.6 million What percentage of women with GDM will develop type II diabetes over next 20 years? 35-60% Risk factors for diabetes 1. age: In pregnancy 25 and older 2. weight: overweight and obese 3. abdominal circumference 4. elevated blood pressures 5. family or personal hx: GDM, baby over 9lbs What are the usual symptoms of hypergly...

NM703-ANEMIA-MODULE 2 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++ Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is: -the most common type of anemia -caused by iron deficient impaired erythropoeisis Common causes of IDA: -chronic blood loss from either GI bleeds or menorrhagia* -reduced dietary intake or malabsorption What is important to consider as the cause when considering IDA? -blood loss (repeated blood donations, GI bleeds, menorrhagia) -particularly in older adults—GI...

NM 703 NEURO EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++ secondary Headache Result of underlying condition primary Headache NOT a symptom of underlying condition systemic; neurological; onset; older; headache history SNOOP Mnemonic * ____________________symptoms: Fever, chills, weight loss, HIV infection, history of cancer * _________________ signs or symptoms: Confusion, change in mental status, seizure, asymmetric reflexes * _____________: Acute, sudden...

NM703 MODULE 4 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED Floaters Visual disturbances indicating potential retinal issues. Scleritis Painful inflammation linked to autoimmune disorders. Bacterial conjunctivitis Infection causing thick discharge and eye matting. Blepharitis Inflammation of eyelid margins affecting oil glands. Conjunctivitis Inflammation of conjunctiva, causing redness and discharge. Hordeolum Acute infection of eyelid gland, also known as stye. Chal...

FNU NM703 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED 3 causes of anemia Decreased RBC production Destructioms of RBC Blood loss Reticulocyte immature RBC MCV (mean corpuscular volume) size of RBC macrocytic anemia MCV > 100 Microcytic anemia MCV <80 hypochromic anemia reduced hemoglobin content normochromic anemia normal hemoglobin content anemia risk factors Women of African or Mediterranean, Middle East, south east Asia, india, Pakistan Older women Pr...