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Red Beefy Tongue - ANSWER: I. Signs A. Complete or patchy Tongue baldness B. Smooth, slick, sore Tongue with lost papillae C. Atrophied hyperemic papillae (small punctate red dots) II. Causes A. Diabetes Mellitus B. Anemia 1. *Folic Acid deficiency Anemia* 2. *Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia (Pernicious Anemia)* 3. Iron Deficiency Anemia C. Other possible Vitamin Deficiencies 1. Pyridoxine deficiency 2. Riboflavin deficiency 3. Niacin deficiency D. Anti-cancer drugs E. Riley-Day Dys...

17 yo with neck swelling for 2-3 weeks, 5lb weight gain, and feeling more tired. Exam shows diffusely enlarged, smooth, and non-tender thyroid. What initial test would you order for this patient? - ANSWER: TSH 6 weeks after initiating therapy with levothyroxine, you check a steadystate TSH level. The TSH decreased from 9.3 to 7.21. All of the following factors are barriers to reaching a therapeutic TSH level EXCEPT? - ANSWER: treating with levothyroxine (T4) rather than liothyronine (T3...

Nutrients, oxygen, water, normal body temperature, atmospheric pressure - ANSWER: What are needed for necessary life functions to happen? Variables - ANSWER: What produces change in the body? -receptors -control center -effector - ANSWER: The three interdependent components of control mechanisms Monitor stumuli - ANSWER: What do receptors do Determines the set point - ANSWER: What does the control center do

Monoclonal antibodies are engineered to specifically target a certain antigen, such as one found on cancer cells. Which of the following actions by monoclonal antibodies have demonstrated effectiveness in cancer therapy? (Check all that apply.) A. make the cancer cell more visible to the immune system B. block growth signals C. increase growth of new blood vessels D. deliver radiation or chemotherapy to cancer cells A client has developed a wound infection and leukocytes are leaving the ...

The 4:25 bus to the metro airport has a travel time of 1 hour and 45 minutes.The bus isrunning late today though. What will be the arrival time to the airport? A) 6:05 B) 7:35 C) 5:25 D) 5:45 - A) 6:05 A synonym of tenacity is: A) Chutzpah B) Urban C) Ineptness D) Aptitude - D) Aptitude Tenacity/Aptitude: the quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly;grip.

11. A student investigating the importance of wavelengths above and below the visible spectrum for photosynthesis sets up an experiment as follows over a 2-month period, all with illumination at 1 meter distance from plants grown with the same soil and watering conditions. 3 Arabidopsis plants exposed to ultraviolet light (UV) 3 Arabidopsis plants exposed to infrared light (IR) 3 Arabidopsis plants exposed to white light At the end of the experiment, she finds that the IR treated plants are...

49. Which of the following are used to treat symptoms of neuroleptic malignant syndrome? Dantrolene Bromocriptine Chlorpromazin e A and B only 50. The inability to recall important personal information, usually of a traumatic orstress nature that is too extensive to be explained by normal forgetfulness, direct physiological effects of a substance or other medical condition is the main feature of which of the following disorders? Dissociate amnesia Derealization disorder Depersonaliz...

41. A client has polycythemia vera, which statement indicates a need for further teaching? a. I will drink 500mL of fluid or less daily b. I will use an electric razor for shaving c. I will wear support hose when I am up d. I will eat foods low in iron 42. What are signs/symptoms of leukemia (SATA) a. Bleeding gums b. Bone pain c. hematuriad. weight loss 43. What are some interventions for a client with leukemia (SATA) a. Emotional Support b. Injury prevention/safety c. Look for blee...

51. A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is caring for four clients. The nurse should recognize that which of the following clients is the highest priority? a. A client who has peripheral vascular disease and has an absent pedal pulse in the rightfoot b. A client who is postoperative following a laminectomy 12 hr ago and is unable to void c. A client who has MRSA and has an axillary temperature of 38 C (101 F) d. A client who is newly diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and is scheduled to begi...

Mammography Screening - ANSWER: -Age 45 - 54 yearly mammogram -55 and older every 2 years Fifth's Disease (Erythema Infectiosum) - ANSWER: B19: lytic infection, respiratory transmission Sx: flushed rash/fever in kids Px: fever, get better in a week pt has AOM but has hives on Amoxicillin and N/V with erythromycin, what meds to give - ANSWER: TREATMENT: Amoxicillin (first line), then Augmentin, Omnicef, Ceftin, Levaquin. If your patient is only PCN allergic do azithromycin or clarit...

Question 35 2 / 2 points Which test is performed around the time of ovulation to diagnose the basis of infertility? Question options: 1) Hysterosalpingogram 2) Ultrasonography 3) Laparoscopy 4) Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) level Question 36 2 / 2 points

229.) A client who is taking lithium carbonate (Lithobid) is scheduled for surgery. The nurseinforms the client that: 1. The medication will be discontinued a week before the surgery and resumed 1 weekpostoperatively. 2. The medication is to be taken until the day of surgery and resumed by injection immediatelypostoperatively. 3. The medication will be discontinued 1 to 2 days before the surgery and resumed as soon asfull oral intake is allowed. 4. The medication will be discontinued severa...

16. Why do we need to study nurse informatics? o Information is Power and technology facilitates a creative process in nurses, and improves patient education, teaching, and learning 17. What is a common reality that occurs with nursing and technology? o Nurses will be comfortable working with computers and advanced technology while [13] providing carefor clients. 18. Definition of Nursing Informatics by ANA: o Specialty that integrates nursing science, computer science to manage and comm...

24. A nurse is planning discharge teaching about cord care for the parents of a newborn which of the following instructions should the nurse plan to include in the teaching? P . 177 ch 26 a. Clean the base of the cord with hydrogen peroxide daily- only with tub and sponge baths b. The cord stump will fall off in 5 days- about 10 - 14 days c. Contact the provider if the cord stump turns black d. Keep the cord stump dry until it falls off Rationale: cord usually falls out within 7 to 10 days....

Which assessment finding does the nurse anticipate for a patient with chronic glomerulonephritis? (Select all that apply.) A. Increased urinary output B. Specific gravity of 1.010 C. Red blood cells in the urine D. Serum creatinine of < 6mg/dL E. Sodium level of <135 mEq/L Which clinical data requires immediate nursing intervention to prevent progression ofacute kidney injury? A. HR of 120 BPM B. BP of 156/88 C. Urine Specific gravity of 1.001mmHg D. Intake of 2000 mL and outpu...

Question 71 Which of the following is not consistent with guidelines for a mentor? A Reassure the mentee that the mentor is available at any time of need. .B Review basic concepts to ensure the mentee has the fundamentals prior to starting . the mentoring process. C Be prepared to fill the meeting time with specific issues and objectives. .D Be specific and kind when giving constructive feedback that may not be what the . mentee might want to hear. Question 72 Which stage of the cycle of ...

69) A client seeks medical attention for intermittent episodes in which the fingers of both hands become cold, pale, and numb. The client states that they then become reddened and swollen with a throbbing, achy pain and Raynaud's disease is diagnosed. Which factor would precipitate these episodes? 1. Exposure to heat 2. Being in a relaxed environment 3. Prolonged episodes of inactivity 4. Ingestion of coffee or chocolate Correct Answer: 4. Ingestion of coffee or chocolate 70) A client...

Mary has a dataset with height (in inches), weight (in lbs), and math_score (final exam score out of 100) of 300 students in an undergraduate math course. She creates another field called BMI (Body Mass Index) calculated as BMI=703*(weight/height2). She wants to examine if math_scoreis related to height, weight and BMI. She plans to use a linear regression model math_score ~ height+weight+BMI to study this relationship. Leonard hears about Mary’s plan and tells Mary that BMI should not be...

A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has heart failure and a new prescription for captopril. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding ofthe teaching? A.Ishould take the medication with food. B.Ishould take naproxen if I develop joint pain. C.Ishould tell my provider if I develop a sore throat. D.Ishould expect the medication to cause my urine to look orange. A nurse is caring for a client who has acute acetaminophen toxicity. The nurse should...

Brian's energy bill was $200 in september. It was $50 more than that in october and it was $200 more in november than it was in october. What was his average bill over these three months? A) $900 B) $450 C) $300 D) $250 E) $125 - ANSWER c) $300 The group chose their leader based on how capricious and stable she was. A) Whimsical B) Impulsive C) Steadfast D) Quirky E) Eloquent - ANSWER c)