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NR 565 Final Study Guide Exam Questions And Answers All Correct And Verified WEEK 5 ... Thyroid o Diagnosis & Evaluation What labs are used to diagnose? -TSH - used primarily for screening and diagnosing hypothyroid and for monitoring replacement therapy in hypothyroid patients -T4 - Used to monitor thyroid hormone replacement therapy and to screen for thyroid dysfunction -T3 - Useful in the diagnosis of hyperthyroidism; can also be used to monitor hormone replacement t...

 Question 2 1 out of 1 points Central obesity, “moon” face, and dorsocervical fat pad are associated with: A . Metabolic syndrome B . Unilateral pheochromocytoma C . Cushing’s syndrome D . None of the above  Question 3 1 out of 1 points An elderly man is started on lisinopril and hydrochlorhiazide for hypertension. Three days later, he returns to the office complaining of left great toe pain. On exam, the nurse practitioner notes an edematous, erythematous tender ...

Hashimoto thyroiditis is a form of ___________thyroidism (hypo or hyper), that results from loss of thyroid gland function due to anti-thyroglobulin and anti-________________ antibodies against the TSH receptor. HYPOthyroidism, anti-PEROXIDASE T/F: Hashimoto thyroiditis affects men 7 times more than women and presents with a painful goiter on physical exam. False. Hashimoto thyroiditis affects WOMEN 7 times more than men and presents with a PAINLESS goiter on physical exam. If a ...

ER Quick Facts Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) - answer-MC in type 1 DM, insulin deficiency -Triad of hyperglycemia, acidosis, and ketones -fruity acetone breath, Kussmaul respirations -SIPS: saline, insulin, potassium Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome (HHS) - answer-MC in type 2 DM, insulin deficiency -similar to DKA without acidosis or ketones -SIPS: saline, insulin, potassium Diabetes insipidus - answer-ADH is not secreted adequately, or the k...

While performing a routine physical examination on a 42-year-old female you discover an apparent nodule in the left lobe of the thyroid measuring approximately 1 cm in diameter, which is confirmed on ultrasonography. The most appropriate next step in the evaluation of this finding is a A. serum calcitonin level B. serum free T3 level C. serum TSH level D. serum thyroglobulin leve E. radionuclide thyroid scan - correct answer C. serum TSH level - Nodules <1 cm should also be f...

WGU D027 Final Exam Complete Study Guide (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Advanced Pathopharmacological Foundations| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct Q: Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome - structure LEFT ventricle is underdevel- oped Mitral valves not formed properly Aortic valve not formed properly Ascending aorta underdeveloped Atrial septal defect Q: Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome - fetal shunts Answer: patent ductus arteriosus - artery connecting aorta to pulmonary arter...

HESI RN EXIT EXAM 2023 LATEST UPDATE {VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS} GRADED A The nurse is completing the admission assessment of a 3-year old who is admitted with bacterial meningitis and hydrocephalus. Which assessment finding is evidence that the child is experiencing increased intracranial pressure (ICP)? A. Tachycardia and tachypnea B. Sluggish and unequal pupillary responses C. Increased head circumference and bulging fontanels D. Blood pressure fluctuations and syncope - answ...

What disorder causes low serum osmolality? A. SIADH B. DI - Answer-A. SIADH What disorder causes hemoconcentration of electrolytes? A. SIADH B. DI - Answer-B. DI (because you are peeing out all of the H2O) What sound is indicative of a post-op thyroidectomy pt declining rapidly? - Answer-Stridor (upper airway obstruction) What would a pt experience with a thyroidectomy? What medication would they be on? - Answer-Pt would experience hypothyroidism. Pt would be on Synthroid (levothyr...

  The nurse is reviewing medical prescriptions for newly admitted clients. It would be a priority for the nurse to follow up with the physician if a client with (a) a potassium level of 4.5mEq/L has Kayexalate (sodium polystyrene) prescribed (b) a Dilantin (phenytoin) level of 8 mcg/ml is placed on seizure precautions(c) sensitivity to Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is prescribed Tylenol (acetaminophen) (d) sensitivity to Penicillin is prescribed Zithromax (azithromycin) 2. The nurse fr...

Comprehensive CRNA Interview Review Accurate responses are given. Comprehensive CRNA Interview Review Norepinephrine Mechanism of Action (MOA) A1, A2, B1 agonist. Primary agent used in distributive shock because it's ability to recruit venous volume and augment preload, while increasing arterial tone, and increasing cardiac output. Alpha one causing peripheral smooth muscle contraction. (low dose venous, high dose venous and arterial). Alpha 2 adrenoreceptor agonism actually ant...