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NUR 2063 Pathophysiology Exam 2 What is gastritis? - ANS Inflammation of the stomach lining. The lining will be red and inflamed and irritated What are the causes of gastritis? - ANS Ingestion of irritating substances such a alcohol, aspirin, NSAIDS, viruses and bacteria What is GERD? - ANS the back flow of gastric contents into the esophagus through the lower esophageal sphincter. The inflammation occurs from the reflex of highly acidic stomach acid that comes up. Wh...

Acromegaly - -overproduction of growth hormone -typically caused by a tumor in the anterior pituitary gland -overgrowth of soft tissues (arms and legs dont grow because occurs after epophyseal closure) -may experience joint pain, enlargement of tongue, and deepening of voice, headaches, visual disturbances, sleep apnea, thick, leathery, oily skin. complications of acromegaly - enlarged heart, and liver, visual problems, hyperglycemia, infertility, atherosclerosis, heightened risk of ...

LAB VALUES CBC RBC 4.5-5.0 million WBC 5,000-10,000 Hct F: 37-48 M: 45-52 Hgb F: 12-16 M:14-18 Platelet 150,000-400,000 Serum Electrolytes Na 135-145 K 3.5-5 Cl 98-107 Mg 1.3-2.3 Ca 8.5-10.5 PO 2.5-4.5 Anticoagulants INR - COUMADIN 2-3 sec PT - COUMADIN 11-16 sec PTT - HEPARIN 25-35 sec ABGs pH 7.35-7.45 PaCO2 35-45 PO2 80-100% HCO3 22-24 Urinalysis BUN 7-22 Protein 6.2-8.1 Specific Gravity 1.010-1.030 Uric acid 3.5-7.5 Creatinine 0.6-1.35 Chem...

ATI comprehensive Exit (Nclex 2023) : Lots of Pics Questions and Answers Do not delegate What you can EAT E-evaluate A-assess T-teach Addison's & Cushings Addison's = down down down up down Cushings= up up up down up hypo/hypernatremia, hypo/hypertension, blood volume, hypo/hyperkalemia, hypo/hyperglycemia Addisons Better peripheral perfusion? EleVate Veins, DAngle Arteries APGAR Appearance (all pink, pink and blue, blue (pale) Pulse (>100, <100, absen...

NURS 120 BrownieRecipe 2 WEEK 3 1. Consequence of too much O2 → dry & cracking oral mucosa 2. PE s/sx → petechiae, pleural rub, tachycardia (not bradycardia, hypertension) 3. 1 day post surgery (thoracotomy), what should the nurse do? → teach about incentive spirometer and high fowler’s position (not give O2 nasal cannula) 4. CVP increase → possible right ventricular failure 5. Digoxin toxicity s/sx → nauseous with loss of appetite [REPEAT] 6. Apical pulse locatio...

Hypertension questions Abfm Exam2024 Expected Questions and Answers (Verified by Expert) Hypertension questions Abfm Exam2024 Expected Questions and Answers (Verified by Expert) Hypertension questions Abfm Exam2024 Expected Questions and Answers (Verified by Expert) Hypertension Questions abfm2024 Expected Questions and Answers (Verified by Expert) 1. What 3 findings of PE would you expect with an aortic dissection ANS 1. Difference in carotid pulses 2. Early diastolic decrescendo m...

NCLEX-PN Study Guide Questions and Answers 2023 serum electrolyte a blood test that measures the main electrolytes in the body: sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, magnesium, phosphorus sodium 135-145 mEq/L potassium 3.5-5.5 mEq/L calcium 8.5-10.9 mg/L chloride 95-105 mEq/L magnesium 1.5-2.5 mEq/L phosphorus 2.5-4.5 mg/dL Hematology STUDY OF BLOOD: RBC, WBC, Plt, Hgb RBC 4.5-5.0 million WBC 5,000-10,000 Plt (plate...

NURS 623 Exam2_CaryReview+Questions.• Know what effects exercise and diet have on the body, on blood glucose, blood pressure, cholesterol A patient with type 2 diabetes asks the clinician why she needs to exercise. In order to answer her, the clinician must understand that exercise has what effect on the patient with type 2 diabetes? a. Reduces postprandial blood glucose b. Reduces triglycerides and increases high-density lipoprotein (HDL) c. Reduces total cholesterol d. All of the ...

NGN NCLEX /NCLEX NGN RN (2024/2025) ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK 300+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS || ALREADY GRADED A+ <LATEST VERSION> Single dose at bedtime, because of side effects. Avoid alcohol or other CNS depressants during therapy. Effects may not be noticed 2 weeks. Dose missed, take as soon as possible unless almost time for another dose. - ANSWER Imipramine (Tofranil) Antipsychotic medication targets both positive & negative symptoms of schi...

Critical Care ATI CMS questions and answers |graded A+ Sign of pulmonary embolsim Stabbing chest pain, dyspnea The client reports sudden shortness of breath, stabbing chest pain, and feelings of doom. what is this patient experiencing? pulmonary embolsim they might also exhibit, tachycardia, chest petechiae and decreased SaO2 Who is at increase risk for breast cancer? -AGE OVER 5O YEARS -Increase breast density, -BMI of 32, -1-2 alcoholic beverages per week. periph...