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RCIS EXAM Questions and Correct Answers Creatinine - ANSWER >1.5 mg/dL Kidney function A chemical waste molecule from muscle metabolism. Produced from creatine the energy in muscles and filtered by kidneys. High levels warn kidney failure BUN - ANSWER 7-22 mg/dL Blood, Urea, Nitrates Kidney function >30 = CHF, shock < 3 = Liver failure Platelet Count - ANSWER 150,00-450,000 /mcL (micro liters) Hep B - ANSWER Most contagious than HC, HA, HIV OSHA - ANSWER Occupational Sa...

Glucocorticoids correct answers 1. suppress inflammation 2. mask symptom of infection 3. do not give to patient with actual infection 4. Can cause Cushing with long term use Levothyroxine correct answers 1. synthetic thyroid hormone that is completely identical to thyroxine (T4) 2. Used to treat hypothyroidism Reglan correct answers 1. gastrointestinal stimulant used to relieve nausea , vomiting, heartburn, stomach pain, bloating, persistent feeling of fullness after meals. ...

What is Intracranial Pressure? - The cranium has three comparements: 80% the brain, 10% blood and 10% CSF. Intracranial pressure is the pressure exerted within the cranium by these contents. Pressure usually ranges from 5-15mmHg. Monro-Kellie hypothesis - The pressure-volume relationship between ICP, volume of CSF, blood, and brain tissue, and cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) is known as the Monro-Kellie doctrine or the Monro-Kellie hypothesis. If the volume of one component increases, the...

Clinical Vignettes - Final Exam Questions And Answers 2023 *Loss of beta cells in the pancreas*, secondary to *Type I Diabetes mellitus* - ANS A 12-year old boy presents for a pre-summer camp physical examination. Routine urinalysis discloses 3+ glucosuria. On questioning, the child admits to thirst and frequent urination, accompanied by weight loss over the past few months. A finger stick glucose test in the office shows elevated blood sugar level of 280 mg/dL. What is the likely diagnosis? ...

NUR 631 Week 8 Midterm Exam (Rated 100%) 1. What is an example of compensatory hyperplasia a. Liver (Regeneration) 2. What causes the rapid change in the resting membrane potential to initiate and action potential. a. Sodium gates open, sodium rushes into the cell, changing the membrane potential from negative to positive. 3. What type of necrosis is often associated with pulmonary tuberculosis. a. Caseous Necrosis 4. Low plasma albumin causes edema as a result of a reduction in which pre...

HESI MILESTONE 2 PRACTICE QUESTION and answers rated A+ 2023A client with GERD is being treated with dietary management. The client states, "I like to have a glass of juice everyday." Which juice will the nurse recommend? - correct answer Answer: Apple Juice A primary healthcare provider prescribes a low-sodium, high-potassium diet for client with Cushing Syndrome. Which explanation should the nurse provide to the client about the need to follow this diet? - correct answer Answer: "Excessi...

Barkley 3P Actual Exam Questions With Expert verified Solutions | Latest Update You are auscultating Jon's chest. When he sits up and leans forward, you can hear a high pitched, blowing murmur at S2. What does this type of murmur most likely indicate? a. Mitral stenosis b. Aortic Stenosis c. Mitral regurgitation d. Aortic regurgitation - ANSWER d. Aortic regurgitation Aortic regurg is soft, high pitched, blowing diastolic decrescendo that best heard at the 3rd left interspace...

PATHO 370 QUIZ CH. 36, 37, 38, 40, 41 Exam Questions and Answers A tumor which results in excessive production and release of catecholamine is: a. Cushing disease b. Conn syndrome c. Goiter d. pheochromocytoma -Answer-Pheochromocytoma Barrett esophagus is a. gastrin-secreting lesion b. gastrin-secreting tumor c. benign condition d. preneoplastic lesion -Answer-Preneoplastic lesion It is true that growth hormone excess in adults a. results in the condition of acromegaly b. leads to ...

Test Bank for Applied Pathophysiology: A Conceptual Approach 4e 4th Edition by Judi Nath; Carie Braun. ISBN-13: 9199 Full Chapters test bank included 1 Introduction to Pathophysiology Introduction Defining Pathophysiology Understanding Pathophysiology Pathogenesis Etiology Clinical Manifestations Diagnosis and Treatment Applying Pathophysiology Individual Health Population Health Disease Prevention Evidence-Based Practice Functional Concepts of Altered Health 2 Altered Cel...

NURS 6551 final 2 pediatrics-graded A • Question 1 0 out of 0 points When completing this quiz, did you comply with Walden University’s Code of Conduct including the expectations for academic integrity? Selected Ye Answer: s • Question 2 Lisa has Cushing's syndrome. You would suspect her to have or to develop 0 out of 1 points Selected Answer: d. Excitability and nervousness • Question 3 0 out of 1 points A 4-year-old female with profuse vomiting, sweating, lacrimation,...