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PA Psychiatry EOR Study Exam Test Correctly Answered. *SIGECAPS* of Depression - CORRECT ANSWER *S*leep disturbances *I*nterests are ↓ *G*uilt *E*nergy is ↓ *C*oncentration is ↓ *A*ppetite is ↓ *P*sychomotor Agitation *S*uicidal thoughts Major depressive disorder - CORRECT ANSWER Depressed Mood or Anhedonia Dx: 5 or more of the SIGECAPS Sxs for *> 2 wks* effecting normal function Tx: *SSRI* or *SNRI* > TCA/MAOi > ECT S/Es of SSRIs - CORRECT ANSWER *Sex...

Cell Division CAQs Exam Correctly Solved. Define diploid - CORRECT ANSWER Having 2 complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent Define haploid - CORRECT ANSWER Having only 1 complete set of chromosomes Define mitosis - CORRECT ANSWER A form of nuclear division which produces 2 genetically identical daughter nuclei, containing same number of chromosomes as parent nucleus Define meiosis - CORRECT ANSWER Form of nuclear division which produces 4 genetically different haploid nuc...

Respiration Bio CAQs Exam Questions Correctly Answered. Define aerobic respiration - CORRECT ANSWER The process where food substances are broken down into carbon dioxide and water, in the presence of oxygen, releasing a large amount of energy Define anaerobic respiration (yeasts) - CORRECT ANSWER The process where food substances are broken down into carbon dioxide and ethanol, in the absence of oxygen, releasing a small amount of energy. Define anaerobic respiration (mammals) - COR...

CAQ: Heart Failure/ Diuretics Final Exam Prep Test. A nurse is discussing heart failure with a group of nursing students. Which statement by a student reflects an understanding of how compensatory mechanisms can compound existing problems in patients with heart failure? Select one: "When venous tone increases to increase ventricular filling, an increase in arterial pressure occurs." "An increase in arteriolar tone to improve tissue perfusion can decrease resistance." "When the hear...

Pharm CAQs - PCNs, Cephalosporins, Vancomycin Review Practice Test. Which laboratory reports should the nurse evaluate if the patient is administered vancomycin [Vancocin] and tobramycin [Nebcin]? 1 Serum glucose 2 Serum creatinine 3 Prothrombin time 4 Serum electrolytes - CORRECT ANSWER 2 The nurse is assessing a patient who has developed watery diarrhea. After checking the patient's history, the nurse finds that the patient was recently treated with antibiotics. Which further ...

N317 CAQ CH. 29 Study Guide Exam Quiz. Which are the effects of aging on renal function? Select all that apply. 1 Loss of renal mass 2 Increased thirst sensation 3 Impairment of renal blood flow 4 Increase in glucose reabsorption 5 Delayed response to acid-base changes - CORRECT ANSWER 1, 3, 5 A client with chronic renal failure has anemia. How should the nurse interpret this finding? 1 The anemia is from a deficiency of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 synthesis. 2 The multip...

N317 CAQ Ch.35 Study Exam Questions Correctly Answered. A client overdosed on acetaminophen (paracetamol, Tylenol). Which organ should the nurse most closely monitor? 1 Liver 2 Stomach Pancreas 4 Gallbladder - CORRECT ANSWER 1 A client has a problem with the ileocecal valve. How should the nurse explain the main function of this structure to the client? 1 This controls the release of food from the small intestine to the large intestine. 2 This controls the release of food fr...

CAQ Pharm Heart & Vessel Meds Study Guide Test. The nurse is instructing a patient about potential adverse effects of a prescribed angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. For which adverse effect should the patient seek immediate medical attention? 1 Fatigue 2 Diarrhea 3 Angioedema 4 Dry, nonproductive cough - CORRECT ANSWER 3 The healthcare provider prescribes an intravenous dose of diltiazem [Cardizem] for treatment of a patient with atrial fibrillation. What is the prio...

Men's Health Pharm CAQs Questions Correctly Answered. The nurse is caring for a patient who has benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and is prescribed finasteride [Proscar]. After continuing the medication for a few months, the patient's prostate-specific antigen (PSA) value decreased by 35%. How should the nurse interpret this finding? 1 The patient is nonadherent to the medication. 2 The patient may have hypersensitivity reaction. 3 The patient may have increased risk of liver failu...

AMSSM Sports Medicine CAQ Review Practice Test. What are two major types of femoral neck stress fractures? Which carries a higher rate of complications? Management for this more complicated Fx? - CORRECT ANSWER Tension side (lateral) Compression side (medial) Tension side: Risks - Unstable Fx, risks of displacement - AVN of femoral head - Need for hip replacement Tension side: Management: - Non-weight bearing immediately - Orthopedic referral Compression-sided femoral ne...

Ch.5 CAQ Study Exam Questions Correctly Answered. 1. Bureaucracy 2. Patronage (i.e. "spoils system") 3. Merit 4. Civil Service 5. "Power of the Purse" 6. Compliance monitoring 7. Issue Networks 8. Iron Triangles - CORRECT ANSWER DEFINITION 1. A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected officials. 2. Employees hired at a regional or state level based on their efforts to help elect the presidents and with an ...

CAQ HESI Questions Correctly Answered. B Mongolian spots are a medical condition characterized by the appearance of irregular, deep-blue pigmented spots on the gluteal regions. This skin abnormality is a common finding in newborns of Asian descent. Milia are distended sebaceous glands, which manifest as tiny white papules on cheeks, chin, and nose. Erythema toxicum manifests as a pink papular rash on the thorax, back, and buttocks. Harlequin color change is a clear line through...

PEDS/OB CAQ 1 Final Exam Study Questions Correctly Answered. Which actions does the perinatal nurse take to minimize harm or prevent a failure to rescue in an obstetric emergency? Use telehealth services. Assess the patient for risks. Implement interventions quickly. Document the patient's condition. Identify complications immediately. - CORRECT ANSWER 2, 3, 5 The nurse is assessing a child and asks the child to climb the chairs to check for motor development. What i...

CAQs Pharm Anti-Clotting Study Guide Exam Questions. The patient has been placed on aspirin as an antiplatelet drug. Which side effect is the patient most likely to experience? 1 Itching 2 Edema 3 Nausea 4 Chest pain - CORRECT ANSWER 3 The patient is receiving warfarin therapy, and the nurse finds the international normalized ratio (INR) to be 4.0. How will the nurse interpret this finding? 1 The level is within the expected target therapeutic level of anticoagulation. 2 The ...

Pharm CAQ 16b Study Review Practice Test. A nurse should monitor for which adverse cardiovascular effects in a male patient taking testosterone [Androderm]? a. Atrial fibrillation b. Postural hypotension c. Prolonged QT interval d. Pedal edema and weight gain e. Decrease in high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels - CORRECT ANSWER d, e Which statement should a nurse include when teaching a patient who is scheduled to start taking dutasteride [Avodart]? a. "You may not...

Pathophys Ch8 CAQs Study Guide Test. A client has gastroenteritis from eating spinach contaminated with E. coli. While planning care, the nurse should remember that the severity of the client's illness is determined by which characteristic of the bacteria? 1 Virulence 2 Portal of entry 3 Immunogenicity 4 Communicability - CORRECT ANSWER 1 When a nurse is asked which microorganism causes AIDS, how should the nurse answer? 1 It is a retrovirus. 2 It is a DNA virus. 3 It is ...

Medsurg CAQ 7 Exam Questions Correctly Answered. What are the mediators of injury in IgE-mediated hypersensitivity reactions? Select all that apply. 1 Cytokines 2 Mast cells 3 Histamines 4 Neutrophils 5 Leukotrienes - CORRECT ANSWER 2, 3, 5 Which hypersensitivity reaction may occur in a newborn with hemolytic disease? 1 Type I 2 Type II 3 Type III 4 Type IV - CORRECT ANSWER 2 Which process does the IgD immunoglobulin support? 1 Manifestation of allergic reactio...

Pathophys CH7 CAQ Study Guide Exam Questions Correctly Answered. Which molecule is too small by itself to initiate an immune response in a client? 1 Hapten 2 Allergen 3 Immunogen 4 Protein antigen - CORRECT ANSWER 1 A client has cancer. While planning care, the nurse recalls that which type of immunity primarily attacks cancer? 1 Cellular 2 Visceral 3 Mucosal 4 Humoral - CORRECT ANSWER 1 An expectant mother expresses concern for her newborn possibly "catching" Infect...

Pharm CAQ 13a Exam Questions and Answers. The nurse is reviewing the lab results and nursing care plan of a patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse notes the patient's glycosylated hemoglobin A 1c (HbA 1c) is 10%. The nurse should make which addition to the nursing care plan? a. Glycemic control is adequate; no changes are needed. b. Instruct the patient to limit activity and weekly exercise. c. Hypoglycemia is a risk; teach the patient the symptoms. d. Refer the pati...

Pathophys Ch6 CAQs Study Guide Exam Questions and Answers. A client is experiencing acute inflammation and releases interleukin-1 (IL-1). Which piece of equipment should the nurse obtain to determine the effects of IL-1? 1 Stethoscope 2 Thermometer 3 Reflex hammer 4 Blood pressure cuff - CORRECT ANSWER 2 A client has an inflammatory response. Upon assessment, the nurse finds edema in the client's foot. What caused the edema? 1 Leukocytosis 2 Cellular infiltration 3 Vascula...