Chvostek sign - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Adenopathy - Disease of a gland Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) - This hormone controls production of sex hormones (estrogen in women and testosterone in men) and the production of eggs in women and sperm in men. Secreted by the ANTERIOR PITUITARY GLAND Adventitious - Accidental Aldosterone - This hormone regulates salt, water balance, and blood pressure. Secreted by the ADRENAL GLANDS Allergen - A substance that causes an allergic reaction Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) - AKA "...

Nur 163 Exam 2 Concepts of Practical Nursing in the Care of Elderly Patients Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| Graded A – Hondros What is a sign of hypocalcemia that you want to report to the RN? - ANSWER Chvostek and Trousseaus What should you do if patient has diarrhea? - ANSWER Give fluids Encourage fluid intake What findings would you encourage fluid intake? - ANSWER ...

AANP-FNP 2023 Test Exam 1 Hegar's sign - CORRECT ANSWER-Softening of lower uterine segment Chadwick's sign - CORRECT ANSWER-Bluish color of cervix and vagina at 6-8 weeks Goodell's sign - CORRECT ANSWER-Softening of cervix at 4+ weeks Lipids in chronic inactivity - CORRECT ANSWER-Low HDL Lipids in under- or untreated hypothyroidism - CORRECT ANSWER-Elevated total cholesterol, TG, and LDL Lipids in chronic renal insufficiency - CORRECT ANSWER-Elevated total cholesterol and TG Lipids...

Aldosterone attracts what? - Sodium aminoglycosides (mycins) - Angiotensin II in the lungs is a potent? - vasodialator At what pain level should an Opioid Analgesic be considered? - Pain level of 6 or greater. Opioids are used for moderate to severe pain. Define fluid volume excess: Hypervolemia - too much fluid in the vascular space (first). Vascular equals the vessels --> veins, arteries, capillaries, heart chambers, etc. DO NOT delegate what you can EAT - E = evaluate A = assess ...

Final Exam: NR511 / NR 511 Differential Diagnosis and Primary Care Final Exam Bank ( Update!!) | Highly Rated | Exam Practice Questions and Verified Answers | Chamberlain QUESTION Sadie, age 40, has just been given a diagnosis of Graves' disease. She has recently lost £25, has palpitations, is very irritable, feels very warm, and has a noticeable bulge in her neck. The most likely cause of her increased thyroid function is: a. hyperplasia of the thyroid. b. An anterior pituita...

A nurse is assisting a provider with the removal of a chest tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. Instruct the client to lie prone with arms by the sides b. Complete a surgical checklist on the client c. Remind the client that there is minimal discomfort during the removal process d. Place an occlusive dressing over the site once the tube is removed d. Place an occlusive dressing over the site once the tube is removed Observe the site for drainage. A nurse...

Treatment for SIADH - Answer- Fluid restriction Heinz bodies - Answer- G6PD deficiency X-linked recessive Low PTH = low or high Ca - Answer- LOW Calcium Tetany Chvostek sign (contraction of facial muscles after tapping facial nerve) Trousseau sign (induction of carpal pedal spasm) Paresthesias (fingertips and perioral) Prolonged QT interval - Answer- Hypocalcemia Hypoparathyroidism PS: high phosphorous Paresthesias, muscle cramping or spasms, bowel or bladder dysfunction...

NSG 123 Exam 4 Questions and Answers Latest Updated 2024/2025 Graded A+. What system controls cellular activity that regulates growth and body metabolism: Endocrine 2. What does the endocrine system do?: Organs and glands that secrete hormones and release them directly into the circulation 3. what are hormones in terms of the endocrine system?: Chemical messengers secreted by the endocrine organs and transported through the body to act of target cells 4. receptor sites respond to: a speci...

You have a patient who was admitted from the ER, which labs should you notify the doctor about a. Sodium 142 b. BUN 23 c. Creatinine 1.5 d. Potassium 4.0 Answer: B, C, D Normal range of sodium is 135 to 145 BUN WNL Value? Generally - 7 to 20 mg / dl is within normal limits Creatinine WHN Value? Males 0.6 mg/dl to 1.2 mg/ld Females 0.5 mg/dl to 1.1 mg/dl Magnesium WNL blood serum concentration? 5 to 6 meq/L Symptoms and Signs of HYPERMAGNESEMIA? SATA A - hypotension B - Bradyca...

What system controls cellular activity that regulates growth and body metabolism: Endocrine 2. What does the endocrine system do?: Organs and glands that secrete hormones and release them directly into the circulation 3. what are hormones in terms of the endocrine system?: Chemical messengers secreted by the endocrine organs and transported through the body to act of target cells 4. receptor sites respond to: a specific hormone 5. When hormone production is altered...: people experience ...