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NUR 265 Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing Complex Elimination Renal: Acute Kidney Injury- Abrupt loss of kidney function. It can happen in hours to days, Pathophysiology: Fluid and electrolyte imbalances occur. Labs and Diagnostics: GFR decreases. (90-120ml/min) Creatinine increase. (0.5-1.2mg/dl) protein breakdown. BUN increase. (10-20mg/dl) Hemoglobin- 12-18 Hematocrit- 37- 52 3 Types: Pre-Renal Causes: (Hypotension) The issue is before the kidney. (Impaired renal perfusion) Blood...

Barkley Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification Exam 172 Q & A Review Question Bank 1. A 59-year-old is having a follow-up evaluation two years after the successful conclusion of radiation therapy for leukemia. He tells you that he has been feeling run-down and reports unexplained weight loss and night sweats. Upon examination, you determine that he also has a fever and pain below his ribs and the left side. You know that he is at risk for chronic lymphotic leukemia. Which of the fo...

ATI RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B 1. A nurse is assessing a client who received 2 units of packed RBCs 48 hr. ago. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the therapy has been effective? a. Hemoglobin 14.9 g/dl b. WBC count 12000/mm3 c. Potassium 4.8 mEq/L d. BUN 18 mg/dl 2. A nurse working in an emergency department is triaging four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse recommend for treatment first? a. An older adult client w...

Colchicine is considered for long term treatment if a person has how many gouty attacks per year? Colchicine should not be taken with what medications? Adverse effects of colchicine What condition can develop with long term allopurinol What should be co-administered with febuxostat? Complications of untreated gout Alendronate patient education Which dietary supplement interferes with Ibandronate absorption? 1st line treatment of osteoporosis Is allopurinol safe...

Barkley Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification Exam Review 2022: Liberty University (172QBank) 1. A 59-year-old is having a follow-up evaluation two years after the successful conclusion of radiation therapy for leukemia. He tells you that he has been feeling run-down and reports unexplained weight loss and night sweats. Upon examination, you determine that he also has a fever and pain below his ribs and the left side. You know that he is at risk for chronic lymphotic leukemia. Which of th...

- SLE - Chronic, progressive, Inflammation of connective tissue; affects multiple body systems - SLE in kidneys - Leading cause of death, presents with high creatinine, low hematocrit, proteinuria - SLE is most common in ... - women 20yr- 40yr - SLE manifestations - Rash (butterfly rash on the face), Photosensitivity, oral ulcers, polyarthritis, pericarditis, plural effusion, FEVER, fatigue, weakness, anorexia,weight loss, proteinuria, seizures,peripheral neuropathy, psychosis, Raynau...

Rush University Diagnostics NSG 531 Exam 1 Questions with Correct Answers Components of BMP - Answer-Na, K, BUN, CO2, BUN, Creat, Gluc, Cl- Hyponatremia S/S - Answer-Nausea Muscle cramps Confusion Muscular twitching, coma Seizures Headache hypernatremia s/s - Answer-You are 'fried' or S.A.L.T. F - Fever (low grade), flushed skin R - Restless (irritable) I - Increased fluid retention and increased BP E - Edema (peripheral and pitting) D - Decreased urinary output, dry mouth ...

(Summary) MDC 4 NUR2755 FINAL EXAM, Updated 2024, With Complete Solution. Alzheimer's Mild Stage -Forgets names; misplaces household items -Has short-term memory loss and difficulty recalling new information -Shows subtle changes in personality and behavior Alzheimer's Moderate Stage -Is disoriented to time, place, and event -Has difficulty driving and gets lost -Incontinent -Psychotic behaviors, such as delusions, hallucinations, and paranoia -Episodes of wandering, trouble slee...

Exam 1 med surg study guide Unit 1 Specialty practice of medical-surgical nursing Promote, restore, or maintain optimal health for patients 18 years and older Nurses must have knowledge, skills, an d attitudes to be Care coordinators Transition managers Caregivers Pt educators Leaders Advocates for the pt and family The joint commission: effective care coordination and transition management Understandable discharge instructions for the patient and family Explanation of self-care activities Ongoi...

NURS 623 – Adult 2 Exam 1 Study guide SKIN • HEMATOLOGY • IMMUNE SKIN • Alopecia—baldness Considered autoimmune; may be genetic Hair growth influenced by estrogen, growth hormone, glucocorticoids, thyroid hormone, retinoid, prolactin, androgens, medications Pigmentation Changes Cause Description Diagnostics Management Vitiligo • Total loss of color in patchy areas of body • White, macules/patches on sun-exposed areas • Occurs often wi...