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When patients are experiencing the Somogyi effect, the goal of
treatment is to
prevent the
dip,
either by decreasing his insulin dose,
adding a nighttime snack,
or assessing if they have started any changes like exercising
before bed that
might be causing the 3 am
hypoglycemia episode.
. Which of the following wet mount descriptions would make
the nurse practitioner suspect bacterial vaginosis? - ANSWER -
Squamous epithelial cells with blurred margins that are coated
with bacteria (clue cells)
sign or symptom of epiglottitis in children? -
ANSWER -Stridor
Drooling
Odynophagia
,suspicious of possible papilledema. - ANSWER -Papilledema is
described as a sudden onset of vision changes including
blurred vision or double vision, flickering, or loss of vision
lasting seconds at a time. Accompanying symptoms caused by
intracranial pressure may include a severe headache, nausea,
and
vomiting. This is an emergency as it can indicate
increased intracranial
pressure or a dangerously high blood
pressure.
He tells the nurse practitioner that he is having pain that shoots
down his left leg into his foot that sometimes makes his foot
feel "numb and tingly." What medication can the nurse
practitioner prescribe to help alleviate his symptoms? -
ANSWER -Amitriptyline (Elavil)
What the patient is describing is neuropathic pain - burning,
shooting, tingling pain that can cause numbness and
tenderness. Tricyclic antidepressants, such as amitriptyline
(Elavil), can be beneficial in reducing these symptoms.
retinal detachment s/s - ANSWER -Retinal detachment often
presents as a painless, sudden onset of change in the field of
vision such as a curtain or shadow being pulled over it
accompanied by flashes and/or floaters in their vision. This is
an emergency to prevent permanent vision loss.
,started on an antidepressant. The patient notes a reduction in
symptoms but reports he is having issues with erectile
dysfunction. The nurse practitioner knows which of the
following medications from the selective serotonin reuptake
inhibitor (SSRI) class most commonly causes this issue? -
ANSWER Paroxetine (Paxil) is notorious for issues with both
sedation and erectile dysfunction. Therefore, Wellbutrin is
commonly prescribed alongside this medication to combat that
issue. In addition, Venlafaxine is not an SSRI, and is instead a
SNRI.
most sensitive for confirming a possible diagnosis of
gout? - ANSWER -
Synovial fluid
aspiration
signs and symptoms would be suggestive of a possible
ruptured ectopic
pregnancy? - ANSWER -Heart
rate 139
Pain that occurs after palpation of the abdomen is released
Bluish discoloration around the umbilicus
diagnosis of Addison's disease is suspected. Which of the
following labs would
be likely to see in a patient with this condition? - ANSWER -
hyponatremia,
, hyperkalemia,
and increases in blood urea nitrogen
(BUN)
polycythemia vera. education - ANSWER -Phlebotomy is
actually often initiated
until the hematocrit is less
than 45%, .
The patient will require lifelong treatment as there is no cure
present.
Hydroxyurea can be utilized for these patients in order to
slow down the
production of more red
blood cells.
Aspirin can also be used to further help thin out the blood
Which of the following headaches typically presents as
bilateral in nature? -
ANSWER -Tension
headache
signs and symptoms of Meniere's disease, which of the
following is the biggest concern for their long term health? -
ANSWER -Permanent loss of hearing for high pitched sounds