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ATI Med Surg Test Questions Fluid and Electrolytes Balance and Disturbance Answer Key Question 1: (see full question) An elderly client takes 40 mg of Lasix twice a day. Which electrolyte imbalance is the most serious adverse effect of diuretic use? You selected: Hypokalemia Correct Explanation: Hypokalemia (potassium level below 3.5 mEq/L) usually indicates a defict in total potassium stores. Potassium-losing diuretics, such as loop diuretics, can induce hypokalemia...

NSG 318 Exam 3 Questions and Answers Rated A+ What is the indication of use for Digoxin? treat heart failure and A-fib You suspect your client is experiencing digitalis toxicity. What action do you take? administration of Digoxin-immune fab What nursing intervention will you take prior to administering digoxin? check apical pulse rate You suspect your client is experiencing an angina episode while ambulating around the nurses' station. What non-pharmacologic action is the prio...

What drugs should be avoided with Kava Kava? correct answer: Alprazolam CNS depressants (e.g., phenobarbital, zolpidem) Cultural Formulation Interview perform what 3 functions? correct answer: Clarify meaning of illness Empower the patient Validate symptoms within cultural context What does a cultural formulation interview do? correct answer: cultural assessment What is the normal range for TSH? correct answer: 0.5 - 5.0 mu/L What are lab values in Hyperthyroidism correct ans...

ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM A nurse is administering subcutaneous heparin to a client who is at risk for deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 1. Administer the medication into the client's abdomen. 2. Inject the medication into a muscle. 3. Massage the site after administering the medication. 4. Use a 22-gauge needle to administer the medication. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a urinary tract infection and new ...

What dos CBC stand for? - ANSWER complete blood count Components of CBC - ANSWER -WBC -RBC -HGB -HCT -MCV -MCH -MCHC -RDW -PLT What does HGB stand for? - ANSWER hemoglobin

283 - Transition to Registered Nurse Practice - Comp 1Details on inserting NG tube for gastric decompression - pg. 1013 Saunders - - correct answer patient should be in high-fowlers position measure & tape tube to indicate length to be inserted lubricate tip before inserting in nasopharynx & advancing as tube enters back of throat - have pt swallow sip of water (unless contraindicated) - flex head toward chest while passing tube down throat into the stomach secure tube confirm placeme...

NEW GENERATION(NGN) NCLEX QUESTIONS & Answers FOR 2023 EXAM   All Answers are correct. All the Best! The New Gen Nclex has 150 questions 1. A nurse is caring for a patient with diabetes. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when administering insulin? Select all that apply. A. Verify the correct dose with another nurse. B. Administer insulin via intramuscular injection. C. Monitor the patient's blood glucose level. D. Check the expiration date of the insul...

ATI Fundamentals Proctored Exam Test Bank 7 LATEST VERSIONS GRADED AUPDATED 2023 . A nurse is preparing to administer diphenhydramine 20 mg orally to a 6-year-old child who has difficulty swallowing pills. Available is diphenhydramine 12.5 mg/5 mL oral syrup. Which of the following images shows the correct # of mL the nurse should administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number.) Click on the syringe that has 8 mL of med. 20 mg x (5mL/12.5mg) = 8 mL 5. A nurse is caring for...

LMR Georgette’s PMHNP Certification Exam What drugs should be avoided with Kava Kava?ANS== Alprazolam CNS depressants (e.g., phenobarbital, zolpidem) What is the normal range for TSH?ANS== 0.5 - 5.0 mu/L What are lab values in HyperthyroidismANS== Decreased TSH Increased T4 and T3 What are labs in Hypothyroidism?ANS== Increased TSH Decreased T4 and T3 What are 5 primary symptoms of Hyperthyroidism?ANS== Heat intolerance Agitation, Anxiety, Irritability Tachycardia Mood swings...

Subclinical hyperthyroidism lab values - TSH below 0.4 T3 and T4 normal overt hyperthyroidism labs - no TSH elevated T3 and T4 Graves disease is a common form of hyperthyroidism. it can destruct the thyroid tissue, which can lead to - hypothyroidism Skin/hair/nails for a hyperactive thyroid pt - warm, smooth, moist THIN brittle nails patchy hair loss with fine silky hair clubbing of fingers Skin/hair/nails for hypoactive thyroid patient - dry, thick, inelsastic cold skin THICK, brittl...