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WK 5 Principles MED SURG II Question: During morning rounds the nurse notes that a client is scheduled for a CT scan of the head with contrast. The client is scheduled to receive metformin (Glucophage). Which of the following interventions is the most appropriate? Your Answer: Speak to the prescriber prior to administering the medication. Principle: Metformin should be stopped 48 hours before and after the administration of iodinated contrast medium ; Page# Metformin should be sto...

Clinical Chemistry Questions and Answers scored A - Most cases show an increased LH:FSH ratio - Occasional cases will show hyperprolactinemia - ANS- Pituitary hormone pathology in polycystic ovarian (aka, Stein-Leventhal) syndrome Hyperandrogenism with chronic anovulation in women with no other cause - ANS- What is an important hormonal derangement in polycystic ovarian syndrome (aka, Stein-Leventhal syndrome) Substantially elevated estrogen production because of the peripheral conv...

PACKRAT OBGYN Exam Questions with Correct A 1.History & Physical/Obstetrics/Gynecology A 26 year-old monogamous female presents with cyclic pelvic pain that has been increasing over the last 6 months. She complains of significant dysmenorrhea and dyspareunia. She uses condoms for birth control. On physical examination her uterus is retroverted and non-mobile, and she has a palpable adnexal mass on the left side. Her serum pregnancy test is negative. Which of the following is the most likely ...

Aldosterone is released by the adrenal cortex upon stimulation by: A. Renin B. Angiotensinogen C. Angiotenisinogen I D. Angiotensinogen II - ANSWER-D. Angiotensinogen II Clinical Assays for tumor markers are most important for: A. screening for the presence of cancer B. monitoring the course of known cancer C. confirming the absence of disease D. identifying patients at risk for cancer - ANSWER-B. Monitoring the course of known cancer Detection of which of the following substance...

Tx for trichomoniasis - ANSWER single-dose PO metronidazole or TINIDAZOLE for pt and partner(s) grayish-white vaginal discharge vs. yellow-green, frothy vaginal discharge - ANSWER grayish-white = bacterial vaginosis yellow-green, frothy = trichomoniasis If not managed appropriately, TSS can lead to death by what mechanism? - ANSWER ARDS (most common), or severe hypotension or hemorrhage 2º to DIC. Dx: 23 yo F present w/ vomiting, watery diarrhea, T 103F, and and desquamating rash. Blo...

  3 pairs of hooklets in an ovum - Answer: Hymenolepis Diminuta Which is the agent of hand, foot and mouth disease of humans? - Answer: Coxsackie A virus Detection of antigen in urine specimen can be used for which of the following type of pneumonia infection a. Fusobacterium B. Y. Pestis C. Legionella D. Mycobacterium TB. - Answer: Legionella Antler hyphae found in ... - Answer: Microsporum Audouinii What grows on chocolate agar - Answer: Haemophilus spp. *requires X a...

Advanced Med Surg Exam Advanced Med Surg Exam 2 External Fixation - ANS The surgeon inserts metal pins into the bone or bones from outside the skin surface and then attaches a compression device to the pins. A client is seen in the emergency department for an injury acquired from falling off of a bicycle and fracturing the arm. The client also has a long laceration that has been sutured in the same area. The client asks the nurse why a splint is applied and not a cast. What is t...

  3 pairs of hooklets in an ovum - Answer: Presence of lupus anticoagulant leads to .... Which is the agent of hand, foot and mouth disease of humans? - Answer: Coxsackie A virus Detection of antigen in urine specimen can be used for which of the following type of pneumonia infection a. Fusobacterium B. Y. Pestis C. Legionella D. Mycobacterium TB. - Answer: Legionella Antler hyphae found in ... - Answer: Microsporum Audouinii What grows on chocolate agar - Answer: Haemop...

NR 507 PATHO WEEK1 STUDY NR 507 PATHO WEEK1 STUDY In a cellular metabolism, each enzyme has a high affinity for a? Substrate An FNP student is observing a cell under the microscope, It is observed to have supercoiled DNA with histones. Which of the following would also be part of the cellular structure observed by the student? Nucleus Which of the following statements is true regarding benign tumors? similar to normal cells T-cells are produced in the bone marrow and then enter...