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Maryville NURS 615 Pharm Exam 2 Questions and Answers Already Passed Carbamazepine (Tegretol) can sometimes show subtherapeutic range due to what? Carbamazepine auto-induces metabolism, leading to lower levels despite good compliance What are the black box warnings for Carbamazepine? Dermatologic reactions 1. Steven's Johnson 2. Toxic epidermal necrolysis What lab test should be ordered for patients on Carbamazepine? CBC every 3-4 months because it can cause decreased WBC, decreased platelet...

Genetic Counseling Boards study guide (latest updates) *Sickle Cell* Genetics Phenotype Diagnosis Treatment - *Genetics:* HbSS Gluexon6Val mutation in HBB gene chr. 11p15.4 *Phenotype:* Structurally abnormal Hb Manifests at 6-12 months (HbF --> HbA) Painful crises, anemia, organ damage, pulmonary HTN *Diagnosis:* Hb electrophoresis *Treatment:* hydroxyurea (stimulates HbF) *Alpha-thalassemia* Genetics Phenotype - *Genetics:* 2 alpha globin genes (4 alleles) chr. 16 *Phe...

The nurse is currently planning the care of a patient with multiple myeloma who is experiencing bone destruction. When reviewing the patient's most recent blood work, what value would the nurse pay particular attention to? a. Hypercalcemia b. Hyperproteinemia c. Elevated serum viscosity d. Elevated red blood cell (RBC) count - Answer a Hypercalcemia may occur when bone destruction occurs due to the disease process. Elevated serum viscosity occurs because plasma cells excrete exce...

Peds- ATI Exam B Questions and Answer Revised 2023 Nurse is reviewing lab results of a school age child 1 week postop following an open fracture repair. Which findings should nurse ID as indication of potential complication? a. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate 18 mm/hr b. WBC count 6,200/mm3 c. C-reactive protein 1.4 mg/LRBC count 4.7 million/mm3 a. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate 18 mm/hr - above the expected reference range of up to 10 mm/hr and is an indication of osteomyelitis. Wro...

NRSG 3302 Exam 2 2023 complete 2023 1. Symmetric IUGR: Small overall 2. Asymmetric IUGR: Body is small head is normal 3. Nullipara: No deliveries after twenty weeks 4. Quickening: the first movement of the fetus in the uterus that can be felt by the mother 5. When does colostrum start to develop?: Twelve weeks 6. Relaxin: Relaxes muscles and cartilage 7. nuchal translucency: Test done to see if the fetus has Down syndrome 8. PAPP-A test: Protein plasma test to check for Down syndrome 9...

ATI MedSurg Test Bank, Hematologic Disorders Questions With 100% Correct Answers And Elaborations 2022/2023|Already Graded A| 1. Of the four major blood components, plasma: a. is made up of circulating ions. b. comprises about 55% of blood volume. c. is transported to the cells by serum proteins. d. comprises about 45% of blood volume. ANS: B Blood has four major components: (1) a fluid component called plasma, (2) circulating solutes such as ions, (3) serum proteins, and (4) cells. P...

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...

The nurse is preparing a presentation on infections. Which factor regarding chronic infections should be included? A. Chronic infections do not affect young children. B. Chronic infections generally appear suddenly. C. Chronic infections only affect susceptible hosts. D. Chronic infections can persist for long periods. Correct Answer-D. Chronic infections can persist for long periods. An older adult client with diabetes has an inflamed area on a toe that is suspected of being cellulit...

Gastrointestinal APEA Questions and Answers 2023 Positive Murphy's sign pain felt when taking a deep breath when the examiner's fingers are on the approximate location of the inflamed gallbladder Murphy's sign pain with palpation of the RUQ during inspiration, indicative of cholecystitis McBurney's point Pain in RLQ with appendicitis McBurney's sign rebound tenderness associated with appendicitis Gold standard diagnostic tool for gallbladder disease Ultraso...

Anemia s/s? Clinical manifestations? What lab values will be elevated or decreased? Where in the body can you look for a sign of anemia? - Correct Answer Fatigue, Tachypnea, Tachycardia, Pallor. Clinical manifestations: Plasma expansion - watery blood, less viscous blood. Decreased RBC, hemoglobin and hematocrit levels in the blood. Assess for anemia by checking inside of person's mouth for pale colored mucosa and gums 3 steps for hemorrhage anemia treatment - Correct Answer Stop source of b...