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Ch. 69_ Mgmt of Pts w_ Neurologic Infections, Autoimmune Disorders, & Neuropathies

Oncology/Autoimmune Saunders NCLEX Real Exam Questions With Answers The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client diagnosed with multiple myeloma. Which would the nurse expect to note specifically in this disorder? 1. Increased calcium level 2. Increased white blood cells 3. Decreased blood urea nitrogen level 4. Decreased number of plasma cells in the bone marrow - ANSWER 1 Findings indicative of multiple myeloma are an increased number of plasma cells in th...

AUTOIMMUNITY & HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS AUTOIMMUNITY • This occurs when the immune system attacks self-molecules as a result of a breakdown of immunologic tolerance to autoreactive immune cells. • Many autoimmune disorders have been strongly associated with genetic, infectious, and/or environmental predisposing factors. • Comprising multiple disorders and symptoms ranging from organ-specific to systemic, autoimmune diseases include; • Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, ...

ONCOLOGY / AUTOIMMUNE SAUNDERS NCLEX EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Hormone therapy (androgen deprivation) is a mode of treatment for prostatic cancer. The goal is to limit the amount of circulating androgens, because prostate cells depend on androgen for cellular maintenance. Deprivation of androgen often can lead to regression of disease and improvement of symptoms. The remaining options do not identify the goals of this form of treatment. The nurse is caring for a client with cancer of the ...

NUR 406 ( LATEST 2024 / 2025 ) AUTOIMMUNE | WITH 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS

Oncology/Autoimmune Saunders NCLEX Real Exam Questions With Answers The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client diagnosed with multiple myeloma. Which would the nurse expect to note specifically in this disorder? 1. Increased calcium level 2. Increased white blood cells 3. Decreased blood urea nitrogen level 4. Decreased number of plasma cells in the bone marrow - ANSWER 1 Findings indicative of multiple myeloma are an increased number of plasma cells in th...

concised and precise notes on autoimmune arthritis

Oncology/Autoimmune Saunders NCLEX Real Exam Questions With Answers The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client diagnosed with multiple myeloma. Which would the nurse expect to note specifically in this disorder? 1. Increased calcium level 2. Increased white blood cells 3. Decreased blood urea nitrogen level 4. Decreased number of plasma cells in the bone marrow - ANSWER 1 Findings indicative of multiple myeloma are an increased number of plasma cells in th...

Rheumatoid Arthritis correct answer: 1. Inflammation of connective tissue within synovial joints 2. Chronic, systemic autoimmune disease 3. Remission and exacerbation periods 4. Local tissue inflammation and localized symptoms plus extra-articular manifestations 5. Incidence increases with age Rheumatoid arthritis risk factors correct answer: 1. Genetic 2. Smoking 3. Stress 4. Infection Rheumatoid arthritis pathophysiology correct answer: 1. Autoantibody presence in response to a...

ATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR STUDY GUIDE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS platelets - ANSWER-150,000-4000,000 increased platelets - ANSWER-malignancy or polycythemia vera decreased platelets - ANSWER-autoimmune disease bone marrow suppression or enlarged spleen Hbg - ANSWER-females 12-16 males 14-18 decrease Hgb and Hct - ANSWER-anemia Hct - ANSWER-females 37%-47% males 42-52% anemia in children S & SX: - ANSWER-pallor, brittle spoon shaped nails irritability, muscle weakness systolic heart...