Generalized wasting Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A patient who has a small cell carcinoma of the lung develops syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). The nurse should notify the health care provider about which assessment finding? a. Serum hematocrit of 42% b. Serum sodium level of 120 mg/dL c. Reported weight gain of 2.2 lb (1 kg) d. Urinary output of 280 mL during past 8 hours - ANS: B Hyponatremia is the most important finding to report. SIADH causes water retention and a decrease in serum sodium level. Hyponatremia ...

Abscess - ANSWER-Localized accumulation of pus Acquired - ANSWER-Pathology presenting itself after birth Acromegaly - ANSWER-Hyper-secretion of Growth Hormone by the pituitary after ossification has been completed Acute - ANSWER-Disease with rapid onset and short duration Allergies - ANSWER-Hypersensitivity to a substance that does not normally cause a reaction Amelia - ANSWER-Congenital absence of one or more limbs Anasarca - ANSWER-Generalized, subcutaneous edema Anemia - ...

A family history of epilepsy is especially important to determine the diagnosis of __. a. complex partial seizures b. pseudo-seizures c. Lennox-Gastaut syndrome d. classic absence seizures - Answer- d. classic absence seizures The EEG of an aphasic patient whose CT scan reveals a subdural hematoma is most likely to show ____. a. right temporal spike and wave focus b. attenuation of background in the left hemisphere c. left hemispheric PLEDs d. generalized polyspikes - Answer- b. a...

[NBME1] Anatomy NBME questions And Answers (Verified Solution) A homeless man has a 3-month history of decreased a-peptide, generalized wasting, low grade fever , worsening cough productive of blood, mucopurulent sputum. He has a 3-year history of alcohol abuse. Xray films of the chest show consolidation and cavitary lesions in the apices of the lungs. Which of the following is most likely inflammatory and/or immune response in the lung? A. Endothelial cell proliferation, vascular budding, fib...

Respiratory Acidosis Impaired alveolar ventilation ( hypoventaliation) Respiratory Alkalosis Alveolar Hyperventilation Hyperglycemia >180-200, increased thirst, frequent urination Hypoglycemia <70 , hunger, sweating, shaking, dizziness, clumsiness, HA. Counteract by glucose or carbs Diabetic Ketoacidosis Life threatening, glucose levels above 300, dyspnea, fruity odor breath, dry mouth, nausea eventually loss of consciousness Orthostatic Hypotension ...

A homeless man has a 3-month history of decreased a-peptide, generalized wasting, low grade fever , worsening cough productive of blood, mucopurulent sputum. He has a 3-year history of alcohol abuse. Xray films of the chest show consolidation and cavitary lesions in the apices of the lungs. Which of the following is most likely inflammatory and/or immune response in the lung? A. Endothelial cell proliferation, vascular budding, fibroblasts B. Epithelioid cells, multinucleate giant cells, casea...

APEA 3P TEST BANK WITH ANSWERS (A+ GUIDE) QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS When examining the skin, multiple areas of circumscribed elevations of the skin filled with serous fluid measuring approximately 0.5cm were noted. These types of lesions could be seen in: - ANSWERS a. Herpes simplex or varicella The principal muscles involved when closing the mouth are innervated by which cranial nerve? - ANSWERS a. Cranial nerve V (Trigeminal) The structure that creates a channel for the vertebral...

AGACNP Exam Review with 100% correct answers Tx of infectious Post-op fever - answer#1 Supportive fluid therapy and APAP #2 Treat underlying source #3 Gram stain and C & S all invasive lines or catheters as indicated. What is the best intervention for fever of unknown origin? - answerNothing until the diagnosis is confirmed. Major syndromes causing fever - S/S of each and TX - answerSerotonin syndrome - SSRI use, clonus, hyperreflexia, ataxia, mental status changes, restlessness, confusi...

Maternity and Pediatrics HESI Review 3 Latest Update 2023/2024 (All New Questions Included) Maternity and Pediatrics HESI Review 3 Mother of a preschool-aged child calls school RN to report her child was bitten by a tick while on a school outing last wk. Mother tells RN she removed tick & flushed it down toilet. What action should school RN take? Schedule test for Lyme disease if rash appears. Dr. prescribes phenytoin (Dilantin) for school-aged child diagnosed with tonic-clonic epileps...

APEA 3P TEST BANK WITH 100% CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1) A serious disturbance in a person’s mental abilities that results in a decreased awareness of one’s environment and confused thinking is referred to as:  Delirium 2) Which of the followingscreeningtests for hearingloss candetectboth sensorineural and conductive hearing loss?  Weber test 3) Located on the anterior aspect of the distal femur, the patella slides on this groove during flexion andextensionof th...