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A herediatary blood disorder that results in a decreased production of hemoglobin and anemia is: - CORRECT ANSWER-Thalassemia pbt must draw blood for a STAT glucose, BUN, and electrolytes in ER and deliver it to the lab for testing as the I-Stat instrument is not fxning properly. Which type of sample is most appropriate? - CORRECT ANSWER-Plasma (green top tube0 a patient has been diagnosed with anemia and the physician wants to assess how well the bone marrow is producing RBC's. The phy...

RV Vaccine - CORRECT ANSWER-Rare intussusception risk; avoid in certain conditions. Developmental Milestones - CORRECT ANSWER-Key skills children should achieve by specific ages. Vaccinations - CORRECT ANSWER-Immunizations should not be delayed for minor illnesses. Rotavirus Vaccines - CORRECT ANSWER-Two types: Rotarix and Rotateq with specific dosing. Immunodeficient Children - CORRECT ANSWER-Live-virus vaccines are contraindicated for these patients. Known Allergies - CORRECT ANSWER-...

What does the Montreal cognition test for? - CORRECT ANSWER-Attention and concentration, executive functions, memory, language, visuoconstructional skills, conceptual thinking, calculations, and orientation. What is Delirium? - CORRECT ANSWER-A sudden onset of clouded sensorium that can occur at any age associated with a physical stressor. What are the causes for Delirium? - CORRECT ANSWER-Toxins, alcohol/drug abuse, trauma, Impactions in the elderly, poor nutrition, electrolyte imbalances...

Why can prescribing testosterone be harmful? - CORRECT ANSWER-· Testicular shrinkage · Sterility · Acne · Gynecomastia · Lowers HDL and Raises LDL · Mood swings PDE-5 inhibitors - CORRECT ANSWER-· Common side effects are headaches and flushing · Make sure to counsel them if they have any vision changes, hearing loss or priapism after taking one of these, STOP taking medication and go to MD · These need to be taken about 30 minutes to 1 hour prior to sexual intercourse · Via...

Primary Amenorrhea labs - CORRECT ANSWER-The initial endocrine evaluation should include serum FSH, LH, PRL, total and free testosterone, TSH, FT4, and betahCG (pregnancy test). Girls who have a normal uterus and high FSH without the classic features of Turner syndrome may require a karyotype to diagnose X chromosome mosaicism Primary Amenorrhea - CORRECT ANSWER-The failure of any menses to appear is termed "primary amenorrhea," and evaluation is commenced either (1) at age 14 years ...

Treatment: Pyrantel pamoate 1mg/kg max 1 g two doses given 2 weeks apart for whole family. OR albendazole 400mg PO 1 dose and another in 2 weeks for whole family. H. pylori treatment - CORRECT ANSWER-14 days of Quadruple therapy: PPI, amoxicillin BID, metronidazole BID, and clarithromycin BID (PAMC) OR PPI, bismuth, metronidazole, and tetracycline for 14 days (PTMB) Celiac Disease Vitamins - CORRECT ANSWER-b12, folate, B6, D, iron, folic acid, zinc Pyloric Stenosis - CORRECT ANSWER-Progre...

Pathology the study and diagnosis of disease through examination of organs, tissues, cells, and bodily fluids. A medical doctor is an example of a pathologist because they identify disease "Purely laboratory, there are not other parts, use tissue, study tissue and assist in diagnosis" Physiology functions of body; acid/base; blood/gas "Function of the body, you can look at blood gases, acid base, heart rate, BP." Pathophysiology disordered physiological processes associated with...

A nurse is inspecting the client's skin and observes a .5 cm freckle on the client's abdomen. How will the nurse document this in the chart? a. patch b. macule c. papule d. plaque e. bulla B. macule- freckle (solely a flat color change) patch- macules >1cm papule- something you can feel (raised) <1cm (like a wart) plaque- a flock of papules, >1cm bulla- like a vesicle but bigger, ex. friction blister or burn When inspecting a client's arm, the nurse notes a mosquito...

Which of the following insulins would be most appropriate if you wanted the most immediate onset of activity? - CORRECT ANSWER-Regular insulin Which drug increases the hepatic metabolism of other drugs? - CORRECT ANSWERRifampin Which of the following adverse effects of combined oral contraceptive therapy does NOT require discontinuation of therapy? - CORRECT ANSWER-breakthrough bleeding Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of myxedema? - CORRECT ANSWERintolerance to heat A 26 yo ...

What is passive immunity? What is natural and what is artificial? - CORRECT ANSWER-Individuals receives preformed immune components from another. Natural - IgGs cross placenta, IgA in mother's milk Artificial - give purified antibodies Adjuvant - CORRECT ANSWER-Enhanced immunogenicity The 4 side effects of immunization: - CORRECT ANSWER-Local inflammation, fever, allergies, more serious very rare. Communicable - CORRECT ANSWER-Can be transferred between hosts. Direct or indirect trans...