Tuberculosis presentation - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

WGU D236 Pathology Pre-Assessment Already Graded A+ A patient's records indicate a diagnosis of a staph skin infection which caused a boil to develop on the patient's buttock region. Symptoms included red, swollen skin with pus. Which additional symptom can appear in the affected area? Warm to touch A patient presents with anemia, jaundice, fever, and malaise due to the destruction of red blood cells. Which infectious disease does this describe? Malaria A patient's record shows a diagnosis...

  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...

Basal Cell Carcinoma -painless, pearly, ulcerated nodule with overlying telangiectasis -found on sun areas Actinic Keratoses -slightly rough, pink or flesh-colored lesion in sun-exposed area -pharmacological treatment: 5-fluorouracil (topical chemotherapy) -non-pharmacological treatment: chemical peel, cryotherapy, laser resurfacing Tuberculosis I. Transmission A. Mycobacterium tuberculosis carried in airborne droplets B. Active Pulmonary or Laryngeal Tuberculosis transmitted 1. Snee...

Tuberculosis - Answer airborne infection secondary to Mycobacterium tuberculosis Factors Contributing to Increased Incidence of TB - Answer HIV epidemic Increased rates of poverty Homelessness Incarceration Drug use Increased number of immigrants Increased number of residents in LTC Deterioration in healthcare infrastructure Fewer TB outreach programs Pathophysiology TB - Answer Transmission depends on 3 factors: - Infectiousness of patient with TB - Environment in which exposur...

What is the typical presentation of CJD? correct answer: ataxia, dementia and myoclonus. Tuberous sclerosis correct answer: tumors or growths in the brain or other organs What is the most important to document in the history of your EEG patient? correct answer: Skull defects MoyaMoya disease is associated with correct answer: decreased blood flow to cerebral tissue Papilledema is most common in what condition? correct answer: Posterior fossa tumor The central sulcus is the an...

Basal Cell Carcinoma - ANSWER--painless, pearly, ulcerated nodule with overlying telangiectasis -found on sun areas Actinic Keratoses - ANSWER--slightly rough, pink or flesh-colored lesion in sun-exposed area -pharmacological treatment: 5-fluorouracil (topical chemotherapy) -non-pharmacological treatment: chemical peel, cryotherapy, laser resurfacing Tuberculosis - ANSWER-I. Transmission A. Mycobacterium tuberculosis carried in airborne droplets B. Active Pulmonary or Laryngeal Tuberc...

A 31-year-old African American woman has had worsening malaise, dyspnea, and low-grade fever for the past four weeks. She was recently treated for iritis. On physical examination, red nodules over the anterior lower legs and mild hepatomegaly are noted. Chest x-ray study shows bilateral hilar adenopathy. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? (A) Lymphoma (B) Mesothelioma (C) Sarcoidosis (D) Tuberculosis (E) Wegener's granulomatosis C The correct answer is sarcoidosis....

1. A public health nurse is developing a visual health program by using a community-oriented approach. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include? Teach a client who has vision loss about safety in the home environment. Provide genetic counseling to the family of a newborn who has congenital cataracts. Consult with the local school nurse to schedule yearly vision screenings for students- Develop a plan of care for a client who was newly diagnosed with glaucoma. Consul...

ALL HESI EXIT Questions and Answers Test Bank; A+ Rated Guide STUDY FOR EXIT HESI/ATI EXAM ALL HESI EXIT Questions and Answers Test Bank; A+ Rated Guide (2022) 271. A client receives a new prescription for simvastatin (Zocor) 5 mg PO daily at bedtime. What action should the nurse take? (correct Answer- Administer the medication as prescribed with a glass of water 272. Which client should the nurse assess frequently because of the risk for overflow incontinence? A client Who is confused and f...

A school nurse is teaching health promotion to a group of staff members who sit at a desk and use a computer for 8 hrs at a time. Which of the following information is the priority for the nurse to include? a. "Take a walk after work." b. "Point and flex your toes periodically." c. "Have your visual acuity assessed regularly." d. "Adjust your chair so that your elbows are at desk height." - b. "Point and flex your toes periodically." An occupationsal health nurse is assessing a...