Nu 607 exam 1 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NU 607 Exam 1 Questions with All Correct Answers What does a decrease in the hormone Erythropoietin result in? - Answer- anemia s/s of anemia - Answer- hypoxia, low hemoglobin, dizziness, syncope, light headedness What is the best measurement of effectiveness of iron therapy - Answer- ferritin ---- levels lower than 15 ish are concerning?? according to google Thrombocytopenia - Answer- low platelets Average life span of platelets - Answer- 10 days Disseminated Intravascular Coag...

NU 607 PATHO MOD 1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALL CORRECT What organ regulates potassium - Answer- Kidneys, they excrete it when theres high levels to keep it regulated Hyperkalemia - Answer- ICF to EVF shift, low renal excretion S/S: tall t wave, cardiac arrythmias in general, weakness Tx: calcium gluconate, dialysis if kidneys is issue Hypokalemia - Answer- GI or renal disorders cause this/ low intake/ increase body excretion S/S: neuromuscular weakness, dysrythmias Low sodium ...

NU 607 Week 1 Lecture Exam Questions and Answers All Correct Why is medication formulation and bioavailabilty important? - Answer- Consider...Mr. G is on digoxin tablets and runs out of his medication but he knows his neighbor Mrs. T is on digoxin so he goes and borrows some of hers. However, Mrs. T's dig is capsule form. So, Mr. G goes from have 70% bioavailability of the digoxin to 90% meaning more is available to reach systemic circulation and possibly cause dig toxicity what is...