Hypoalbuminemia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is nephrotic syndrome? - Correct Answer -A condition of increased glomerular permeability that allows larger molecules to pass through the membrane into the urine and then be excreted. What are key features of nephrotic syndrome? - Correct Answer --*Massive proteinuria* -*Hypoalbuminemia* -*Edema (facial and periorbital)* -Lipiduria -Hyperlipidemia -Increased coagulation -Reduced kidney function In nephrotic syndrome, severe protein loss in the urine is greater than what? - Corr...

What factors are associated with clinical judgment when prescribing medications? - Answer️️ -Prescribing a drug is based on a thorough assessment of the patient and the patient's environment. The determination of potential medical and nursing diagnoses, a review of the potential alternative therapies, specific knowledge about the drug chosen, and the disease process it is going to treat, known as patient centered care. The best therapy is usually the least invasive, least expensive, an...

APPLIED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FOR THE ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE 2ND EDITION BY LUCIE DLUGASCH, STORY TEST BANK 2024

BSN266 CONCEPTS OF NURSING 11(HESI) 55 Questions and Accurate answers with picture illustrations. Question 1 of 55 The nurse is evaluating a client’s understanding about the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) eating plan. Which behavior indicates that the client is adhering to the eating plan? - A Uses only lactose-free dairy products. - B Carefully cleans and peels all fresh fruit and vegetables. - C No longer incudes grains in daily diet. - D Enjoys fat-free yogurt a...

How does hypoalbuminemia affect the process of prescribing? - ANSWER Low albumin = more free drug (bc the drug can't bind to albumin aka protein) = increased adverse effects What is a Black Box Warning: - ANSWER is considered a contraindication to administer that drug. What is the drugs half-life? - ANSWER Half-life specifically means the amount of time it takes for an administered drug to be halfway cleared from the system. Peak of action: - ANSWER the time between dr...

Chapter 1 Issues for the Practitioner in Drug Therapy MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Nurse practitioner prescriptive authority is regulated by: A. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing B. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration C. The State Board of Nursing for each state D. The State Board of Pharmacy ANS: C PTS: 1 2. Physician Assistant (PA) prescriptive authority is regulated by: A. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing B. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration C. Th...

2023 ATI RN MED SURG PROCTORED EXAM LATEST UPDATE AGRADED WITH ALL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS VERIFIED A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of thefollowing findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? 1. Heart rate 90/min 2. Absent bowel sounds → normal findings after major bowel surgery; takes several days to return to normal. 3. Hgb 8.2 g/dl 4. Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate...

Test Bank for Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice: A Practical Approach 5th Edition Arcangelo Test Bank Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice- A Practical Approach 5th Edition Arcangelo Test Bank Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nursing (Kennesaw State University) lOMoAR cPSD| Chapter 1 Issues for the Practitioner in Drug Therapy MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Nurse practitioner prescriptive authority is regulated by: A. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing B. The U.S. ...

Test Bank for Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice: A Practical Approach 5th Edition Arcangelo Test Bank Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice- A Practical Approach 5th Edition Arcangelo Test Bank Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nursing (Kennesaw State University) lOMoAR cPSD| Chapter 1 Issues for the Practitioner in Drug Therapy MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Nurse practitioner prescriptive authority is regulated by: A. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing B. The U.S. ...

ATI-MED-SURG-PROCTORED EXAM 2019 RETAKE WITH NGN-100% Top-score-2023-2024 1. A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? a. Heart rate 90/min b. Absent bowel sounds c. Hgb 8.2 g/dl d. Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a possible hemorrhaging. 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the followin...