Malignan - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is the MC gynecologic malignancy in the US? - ***endometrial cancer What are risk factors for endometrial cancer? - ***HONDA -HTN -obesity -nulliparous -diabetes -advanced age -breast CA -tamoxifen -late menopause -high estrogen levels What decreases the risk for endometrial cancer? - ***-smoking -oral contraceptives What is the MC type of endometrial cancer? - ***adenocarcinoma How do you diagnose endometrial cancer? - ***-biopsy -D&C -PE What do you want to AVOID giving ...

What is Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) and what is it triggered by? - MH is characterized by a HYPERMETABOLIC state and SKELETAL MUSCLE RIGIDITY It is triggered by exposure to INHALATIONAL agents or SUCCINYLCHOLINE in susceptible individuals What is the pathophysiology of MH? - Pathophysiology of MH: - numerous mutations on the Ryanodine (Ryr1) and alpha 1 subunit of Ca+ receptor - impairment of Ca+ reuptake by the sarcoplasmic reticulum when exposed to trigger agents What is the incidence of...

NRNP 6675 Midterm Exam (Latest-2024, 100 Q & A) 1. Which of the following are risk factors for neuroleptic malignant syndrome? Select all that apply Age Rapid dose escalation Parental route of administration Higher potency

What is malignant hyperthermia (MHS)? - This is a complex genetic disorder of skeletal muscle typically manifesting clinically as a hypermetabolic crisis when a susceptible individual receives a halogenated inhalational anesthetic agent or succinylcholine -They have skeletal muscle receptor abnormalities that allow excessive myoplasmic calcium to accumulate in the presence of certain anesthetic triggering agents. This excessive Ca lead to sustained muscle contraction How is malignant hyper...

med surg Chapter 33: Management of Patients With Nonmalignant Hematologic Disorders EXAM WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS A patient with chronic renal failure is examined by the nurse practitioner for anemia. The nurse knows to review the laboratory data for a decreased hemoglobin level, red blood cell count, and which of the following? a) Decreased level of erythropoietin b) Increased reticulocyte count c) Increased mean corpuscular volume d) Decreased total iron-binding capacity - ANSDecrease...

Chapter 29_ Management of Patients with Nonmalignant Hematologic Disorders

Benign Nevus - correct answer common mole, usually appears in the first few decades. Several may arise at the same time, but their appearance usually remains unchanged. ●◗ Round or oval shape ●◗ Sharply defined borders ●◗ Uniform color, especially skin-colored, tan or brown ●◗ Diameter <6 mm but >10 mm if congenital ●◗ Flat or raised surface Changes in these features raise the spectre of atypical (dysplastic), or melanom...

ATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR STUDY GUIDE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS platelets - ANSWER-150,000-4000,000 increased platelets - ANSWER-malignancy or polycythemia vera decreased platelets - ANSWER-autoimmune disease bone marrow suppression or enlarged spleen Hbg - ANSWER-females 12-16 males 14-18 decrease Hgb and Hct - ANSWER-anemia Hct - ANSWER-females 37%-47% males 42-52% anemia in children S & SX: - ANSWER-pallor, brittle spoon shaped nails irritability, muscle weakness systolic heart...

MALIGNANT HYPERTHERMIA QUIZ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS...

Malignant disorders of White Blood Cells (Exam 1) Questions answers