Mn 568 unit Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Acute Infection of the Pulmonary Parenchyma In a Patient That is acquired in the community correct answer: Community Acquired Pneumonia Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) correct answer: a type of pneumonia that results from contagious infection outside of a hospital or clinic 8th Leading cause of death in the United States Which of the following are risk factors for CAP? Select All That Apply: A. Advanced Age B. Down Syndrome C. Alcoholism D. Co-Morbid Conditions (Asthma/COP...

Which increased lab value would indicate multiple myeloma? correct answer: Total Protein What is used to test for suspected hepatic disease and protein deficiency? correct answer: Total Protein A decrease in this lab would indicate pregnancy, cytotoxic drugs, and dietary deficiency correct answer: Total Protein (TP) Which enzymes leak out of the liver when injured? correct answer: ALT, AST Which elevated enzymes indicate liver injury? correct answer: ALT, AST Which enzyme is ...

CMN 568 unit 1 study questions with correct answers.

What does folate deficiency resemble? correct answer: megaloblastic anemia as seen in B12 deficiency except that neurologic abnormalities are absent When does megaloblastic anemia of folate deficiency develop? correct answer: within 4-5 months When does neural tube closure take place? correct answer: 21-28 days post conception What is the most common neural tube defect? correct answer: spina bifida What is the recommended daily intake of folic acid for nonpregnant women with no k...

A patient is seen in the clinic with hematuria confirmed on microscopic examination. The clinician should inquire about the ingestion of which of these substances that might be the cause of hematuria? correct answer: a) NSAIDs b) Beets c) Vitamin A d) Red meat Answer: NSAIDs, high risk for bleeding. Mark has necrotizing fasciitis of his left lower extremity. Pressure on the skin reveals crepitus due to gas production by which anaerobic bacteria? correct answer: a) Staphylococcal aureu...

Croup: What pathogen is responsible for MOST cases of viral croup? correct answer: Usually caused by Parainfluenza types 1-4: Type 3-Usually infected by 3 y/o (usually in 1st year of life), annual peak in spring/summer; Type 1 & 2- gradually over the first 5 years of life, peak in fall Croup: Definition correct answer: inflammatory disease of larynx including viral croup, epiglottitis, and bacterial tracheitis Croup: Who is at risk for viral croup? correct answer: 6 mths-5 years of age,...

What may African Americans consider to be more helpful than medications in the tx of depression? - correct answer prayer Among black patients, involvement of who might lead to improve retention and medical tx rates for depression? - correct answer involvement of a religious or spiritual leader What set of questions elicit the patient's perspective of illness and are widely used? - correct answer Kleinman questions What is the most serious complication of depression? - correct an...

CMN 568 unit 1 study questions and answers

In children younger than 5 years of age, what is the most likely cause of recurrent wheezing? correct answer: asthma What are clues from the medical history that may facilitate a diagnosis of asthma? correct answer: family history, age at onset, pattern of wheezing, seasonal exacerbation, and sudden onset What diagnostic tool is indicated in children with recurrent wheezing, or a single episode of unexplained wheezing, that does not respond to bronchodilators? correct answer: Chest X-ra...

What are the 3 characteristics of Asthma correct answer: Bronchoconstriction Airway Inflammation Reversible airflow limitation Which inhaled anticholinergic is best used for asthma pt. w/an intolerance to beta agonist or w/ bronchospasms due to beta blocker meds? correct answer: Ipratropium Bromide What is the primary tx for pt. w/moderate to severe asthma exacerbations who do not respond promptly and completely to SABA? correct answer: Systemic Corticosteroids Which bacterial infe...