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Diagnostic Tests - √Answer :Stimulation Test Suppression Test Overnight Dexamethasone Suppresion test Radioactive iodine Uptake Thyroid-stimulating hormone Thyroid Scan T3 & T4 resin uptake test Needle aspiration of thyroid tissue Glycosylated Hemoglobin 24 Hour urine collection for vanillylmandelic Acid (VMA) Quiz :Hypopituitarism Causes - √Answer :Tumors Trauma Encephalitis Autoimmune disorder Stroke Quiz :Hypopituitarism Assessment - √Answer :Mild to Moderate Obesity (GH...

Marasmus → ::- Severe protein and calorie deficiency characterized by low heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, dull hair, and emaciated appearance. Kwashiorkor → ::- Severe protein deficiency characterized by hair discoloration, enlarged liver, and pitting edema. Protein-calorie malnutrition → ::- Loss of lean tissues and muscle mass caused by inadequate protein and calorie intake, resulting in skeletal muscle loss and diarrhea. Right-sided heart failure → ::- Per...

WGU D236 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM 300+ REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES LATEST UPDATE 2023 Describe how your body responds to an infection. - ANSWER- T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies. Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. - ANSWERMutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? - ANSWERAlterations of DNA Describes factors that disrupt homeo...

hypothalamic nuclei functions 1. supraoptic/PVN correct answers supraoptic: ADH PVN: oxytocin HIV encephalopathy correct answers diagnosis of exclusion -subacute to chronic memory, language, and psychomotor deficits in AIDS pt who does not adhere to retrovirals -MRI: symmetrically diffuse, poorly defined T2 hyperintense lesions in subcortical white matter -biopsy: multinuc giant cells and migroglial nodules IGF-1 and acromegaly correct answers Increased: peripheral insulin resistance ...

Wide pulse pressure and bounding peripheral pulses - Answer-PDA Echo findings in dilated cardiomyopathy - Answer-Diffuse hypokalemia and dilation of the ventricles Causes of dilated cardiomyopathy - Answer-Viral illness, alcohol, ischemia Tx for life threatening hyperkalemia - Answer-Calcium chloride or calcium gluconate X-ray finding doe ankylosing spondylitis - Answer-Narrowing or sclerosis of the SI joints Cause of amenorrhea is bleeding occurs after progesterone challenge - An...

Family Planning correct answers *Most effective- abstinence *Least effective- calendar rhythm method OR pull out method (coitus interruptus) *Male condoms- do not store in hot conditions Oral Contraceptives correct answers S/E: dizziness, nausea, mood changes, HTN, blood clots, MI, CVA, irregular bleeding, wt gain, increased risk for ectopic pregnancy Contraindications- pregnancy, hx DVTs, liver disease, estrogen depending carcinomas, heavy smoking, gallbladder disease, DM, hyperlipidemi...

NCSBN Test Bank (2) Questions & Answers/Rationale. Question 1 A c. What document should be in guiding the care of this client? A) Client Self Determination Act B) Physician's treatment orders C) Advance Directives. D) Clinical Pathway protocols Review Information: The correct answer is: C) Advance Directives. This document specifies the client's wishes Question 2 You are the of a health care team that consists of one licensed practical/vocational nurse, one nursing...

Differential Diagnosis (midterm)- anterior/posterior *thoracolumar region* What are some common *pulmonary pathologies*? - correct answer - bronchitis - pneumonia - emphysema - asthma - cystic fibrosis (CF) - tuberculosis (TB) - lung cancer - cor pulmonale - pneumothorax What are some *pulmonary symptoms*? - correct answer - *substernal* pain - *localized* (can radiate to neck and shoulde...

1. Define diagnostic reasoning Reflective thinking because thhe process involves questioning one's thinking to determine if all possible avenues have been explored & if thhe conclusions that are bein g drawn are based on evidence. Seen as a kind of critical thinking. 2. What is subjective data? Anything thhe patient tells you or complains of regarding thheir symptoms Chief complaint HPI ROS 3. What is objective data? Anything YOU can see, touch, feel, hear, or smell as part of your exam Include...

NSG 6420 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Most accurate test in diagnosing pancreatitis? -Answer-LIPASE When to d/c an ACE I based on creatinine -Answer-2.0 Predisposing factors of hyperthyroidism -Answer-Fam hx of hyperthy or other autoimmune, RA, vitiligo, pernicious anemia, trisomy 21, pregnancy/mothers with grave's, puberty, myasthenia gravis, addison, amiodarone, Iodine contrast dye, stress, sex steroids, DM I, SLE, smoking, neck radiation hypothyroidism prevalence -Answer-More prev...