PN 2003 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS
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What is hyperthyroidism? - ANSWERS-treatment depends on the cause:
antithyroid or iodine therapy
Signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism - ANSWERS-heat intolerance
- bulging eyes
- enlarged thyroid
- tachycardia
- weight loss
- diarrhea
Nursing considerations for hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism? - ANSWERS-
monitor TSH levels: Thyroid stimulating hormone
CVA (stroke) - ANSWERS-prolonged interruption in the flow of the blood through
one of the arteries supplying the brain.
,signs and symptoms of cva - ANSWERS--dizziness
-lightheadedness
-drop attack
-memory and behavioral changes
Major signs can be hemiplegia, aphasia, hemianopsia
Treatment for CVA - ANSWERS-antiplatelet and anticoagulant
-controlled bp
Insulin : type 1 - ANSWERS-no insulin is produced
Insulin : type 2 - ANSWERS-not enough insulin
Hypoglycemia - ANSWERS-low level of sugar in the blood
Hyperglycemia - ANSWERS-is an increased level of sugar in the blood
, Insulin. - ANSWERS-- Pancreatic hormone necessary for the metabolism of
glucose.
Insulin independence - ANSWERS-- ability of client's own naturally produced
insulin to regulate blood glucose levels within consistently normal ranges.
Insulin resistance - ANSWERS-- decreased sensitivity to insulin at the tissue level
Alzheimer's disease: early stage - ANSWERS-mild impairment, short term memory
loss and depression
Alzheimer's disease: middle stage - ANSWERS-increased need for assistance with
ADL's (Activities of daily living and IADL's (instrumental activities of daily living)
Alzheimer's disease - ANSWERS-Late Stage
24-hour care is required, unable to communicate or look after themselves
What are characteristics of vascular? - ANSWERS-Vascular Dementia is caused by
small cerebral infarctions. Brain damage may be local or systemic, the onset is
more rapid, and the disease progresses more predictably
onset of cognitive deficits associated with stroke
- abrupt onset of signs and symptoms
- infarctions are seen on cerebral imaging
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