Med/Surg Test #2 / Final For NUR 172 Exam Questions With Correct Answers
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Med/Surg Test #2 / Final For NUR 172 Exam Questions With Correct Answers
________________ is a type I hypersensitive allergic reaction of the skin characterized by the sudden appearance of pinkish, edematous elevations that vary in size and shape, itch, and cause local discomfort. - Answer-Urti...
________________ is a type I hypersensitive allergic reaction of the skin characterized
by the sudden appearance of pinkish, edematous elevations that vary in size and
shape, itch, and cause local discomfort. - Answer-Urticaria
/._______________, a noninflammatory degenerative disorder of the joints, which is the
most common form of joint disease, is routinely referred to as degenerative joint
disease. - Answer-Osteoarthritis
/.______________, which is released by mast cells, is a primary chemical mediator of
hypersensitivity that acts within about 15 minutes after antigen contact. - Answer-
Histamine
/.02 delivered to tissue is dependent on what function? - Answer-Cardiac output
/.2/3 of the cellular body fluid is located where? - Answer-Intracellular cellular fluid (ICF)
/.A client diagnosed with a stroke is ordered to receive warfarin. Later, the nurse learns
that the warfarin is contraindicated and the order is canceled. The nurse knows that the
best alternative medication to give is - Answer-aspirin
/.A client is complaining of severe pain in the left great toe. What lab studies that the
nurse reviews indicate that the client may have gout? - Answer-Elevated uric acid levels
/.A client is to receive hypotonic IV solution in order to provide free water replacement.
Which solution does the nurse anticipate administering? - Answer-0.45 NACL
/.A decrease in circulating white blood cells (WBCs) is referred to as - Answer-
Leukopenia
/.A patient who has suffered a stroke begins having complications regarding spasticity in
the lower extremity. What ordered medication does the nurse administer to help
alleviate this problem? - Answer-Lioresal
/.A patient who will under go cancer will need hormone replacement therapy, what kind
of cancer treatment will they need? - Answer-Pituitary carcinoma
/.A thyroid profile is important for several reasons. What role do thyroid levels play in
depression? - Answer-Hypothyroidism can lead to feeling sluggish and depressed.
,/.Acidosis - Answer-pH below 7.35
/.After several days of constant observation, the nurse reassesses the need to maintain
safety precautions. What is the best predictor of client safety? - Answer-The client
agrees to talk with staff if she has thoughts of self-harm.
/.Agnosia - Answer-the inability to recognize familiar objects.
/.AIDS - Answer-A serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted
through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles.
/.alkalosis - Answer-pH above 7.45
/.Allergic rhinitis - Answer-an allergic reaction to airborne allergens that causes an
increased flow of mucus
/.An emergency department nurse is awaiting the arrival of a client with signs of an
ischemic stroke that began 1 hour ago, as reported by emergency medical personnel.
The treatment window for thrombolytic therapy is which of the following? - Answer-
Three hours
/.Anaphylaxis: nursing interventions - Answer-Stop the transfusion, Notify RN/Physician
, Remain with pt. , ABCs/ vital signs, ensure IV access maintained with 0.9%NS
/.anaplhylaxis - Answer-rapid clinical response to an immediate immunologic reaction
between a specific antibody and antigen
/.Antineoplastic agent - Answer-drug used to combat cancer or the growth of neoplasms
/.Antiretroviral medications as post exposure prophylaxis for health care workers are
started within ______ hours of exposure: - Answer-72 hours
/.Antiviral agent classified as an NRTI inhibitor used for HIV - Answer-Nevirapine
/.Antiviral medications for herpes ends in what? - Answer-VIR
acyclovir
valacyclovir
cidofovir
/.ART (antiretroviral therapy) - Answer-treatment for AIDS
/.Asymptomatic Stage of HIV - Answer-a period of time in which a person infected with
HIV has no symptoms
Maintains CD4 count >500
,May last for years
/.Ataxia - Answer-the loss of full control of bodily movements
/.Atopic dermatitis (aka eczema): - Answer-Itchy, reddened, or flaky skin
/.Babinski reflex - Answer-a reflex action of the toes, in adults is indicative of
abnormalities in the motor control pathways leading from the cerebral cortex
/.Baroreceptors do what when arterial pressure decreases? - Answer-stimulates the
sympathetic nervous system to increased cardiac rate and circulating blood volume >
increases blood pressure.
/.Beta blocker drugs - Answer-treats hypertension and angina pectoris by lowering the
heart rate
/.Beta blockers - Answer-Vasoconstriction, decrease heart rate and dilate arteries by
blocking beta receptors of the sympathetic nervous system.
/.Can you place anything in the patients mouth when they are having a seizure? -
Answer-NO
/.Cancer Treatment should include what three goals? - Answer-Cure, control, and
palliation (no response to treatment)
/.Captropil - Answer-ACE inhibitor / Treat hypertension a decrease in aldosterone
production, increase in potassium, along with sodium and fluid loss.
/.Carcinoma - Answer-cancerous tumor
/.Causes of Seizures - Answer-Cerebrovascular disease
Hypoxemia
Fever
Head injury
Hypertension
CNS infections
Kidney injury
Hyponatremia, hypocalcemia, hypoglycemia, pesticide exposure
Brain tumor
Drug and alcohol withdrawal
Allergies
/.Cephalosporins - Answer-Bactericidal against broad spectrum gram + and gram -
related structurally to penicillin
, /.Cerebral _____________ is a serious complication of subarachnoid hemorrhage and
is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in those who survive the initial hemorrhage.
- Answer-Vasospasm
/.Chemotherapy causes what to the musculoskeletal system? - Answer-Bone marrow
suppression
/.Chemotherapy: Antineoplastic therapy is most used to remove what ? - Answer-Solid
tumors and hematologic cancers
/.Chloride deficit may result in metabolic ? - Answer-Alkalosis
/.Clinical manifestations of mild systemic reactions - Answer-Nasal congestions
peripheral tingling and sensation of warmth
Fullness of mouth and throat
Periorbital swelling (eye lid swelling)
pruritus (itchy skin)
Sneezing
Tearing of the eyes
/.Clinical manifestations of moderate systemic reactions - Answer-Flushing
Warmth
Anxiety
Itching
Bronchospasm / edema in the airway
Cough
Wheezing
Dyspnea
/.Clinical manifestations of severe systemic reactions - Answer-Abrupt onset of
bronchospasm,
laryngeal edema,
cyanosis,
hypotension,
nausea
vomiting
rash
dysphagia,
abdominal cramping.
Coma
Cardiac arrest
/.Clonus - Answer-muscle spasm or twitching
/.Colloid solution is used to treat what? - Answer-Decreases blood clotting ability and
hypovolemia in terms of shock
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