Diagnosis dx or dx - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Why can NPs prescribe? - ANSWER Increase access to healthcare How do you titrate medications? - ANSWER Monitor plasma levels closely Sam is a 90 y/o pt who requires a new RX. what changes in drug distribution with aging would influence rxing for Sadie - ANSWER Decreased plasma proteins 10mg Percocet vs 10mg oxy one works better because of..? - ANSWER The filler changes metabolism of the medication Medications need albumin to bind to and they are toxic (therapeutic index), is some...

NR 511 MIDTERM REVIEW ON DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS WITH COMPLETE RESOURCES AND RATIONALE FOR A GUARANTEED PASS(2023/2024) • Actinic keratosis: pre-cancerous lesion. The main assessment technique is INSPECTION, which will show as flesh colored, hard and sand paper like. ▪ TX: cryotherapy o Risk factor: sun exposure, can progress to squamous cell carcinoma o Referrer pt to dermatology to prevent progression • Fungal skin infection: assess rash and satellite lesions. o DX: based on clinica...

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Steps of the Nursing Process correct answers 1. Assessment 2.Diagnosis 3. Planning 4. implementation 5. Evalulation Components of a health hx correct answers biographical data, chief complaint, hx of present illness, past hx, family hx, lifestyle, and social data. Assessment correct answers Collecting, organizing, and validating data; documenting the pt assessment data; the purpose is to establish a database about the patients response to health concerns or illness and their ability ...

What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - ANSWER-Tachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart sounds. Lungs are clear to auscultation. What is the dx? - ANSWER-Cardiac tamponade; obstructive shock If a pt ...

CPHON Exam 195 Questions with Verified Answers Classification of Methotrexate - CORRECT ANSWER antimetabolite (s-phase) Classification of mercaptopurine and thioguinine - CORRECT ANSWER antimetabolite(s-phase) Classification of fludarabine/nelarabine - CORRECT ANSWER anti-metabolite Classification of cytarabine/gemcitabine - CORRECT ANSWER antimetabolite Classification and sub-class of ironotecan/topotecan - CORRECT ANSWER Topoisomerase inhibitors (campotothecins) Classificatio...

AG-ACNP – Respiratory Questions and Answers Graded A+ 58 yo. M presents to ED with complaints of dry cough. CXR revealed generalized, inflamed film throughout. What is the most likely diagnosis? Pneumonitis What drug has been known to prevent nosocomial PNA? Sulcarafate (Carafate) - Mucosal Protective Agent What is an initial finding associated with a pulmonary embolism? Respiratory Alkalosis - secondary to increased RR and blowing off CO2 What is diagnostic of pulmonary HTN? 2D echo Your...

AHIMA CCS EXAM | QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS | VERIFIED | UPDATED 2024 When assigning Diabetes Diagnosis remember what 2 things? - Answer ️️ -Review definition of 5th digits in category; Understand the difference between type 1 & 2 and the patho of each type. When coding Respiratory what things should you look for? - Answer ️️ -Specific type of Pneu Know criteria for recognizing gram negative and other types of pneu; review the various types of COPD and how ACUTE exacerbat...

macrocytic anemia - increased MCV -vitamin b12, iron deficiency, pernicious anemia Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - size of a red blood cell normal: 76 to 96 fL Microcytic anemia - decreased MCV (hypochromic with decreased MCHC) -order serum iron, ferritin, and TIBC what should level to check on kids before starting iron? - *LEAD LEVEL* always check a lead level before starting iron on children because an increased lead level will cause anemia despite normal iron level. Ulcerative Coliti...

NUR 667 Final Exam Questions With Answers Latest Updated 2024 (Graded A+) A patient is seen with complaints of diarrhea. Which of the following should be included in the patient's differential diagnosis? A. Gastroenteritis B. Recent use of Imodium C. Lack of dietary fiber D. Decreased physical activity {{Correct Ans- A. Gastroenteritis -A 45-year-old patient presents with a chief complaint of generalized abdominal pain. Her physical examination is remarkable for left lower quadrant tende...