WGU D 444 ADULT HEALTH 1 EXAM 4_382 QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST
Correct
Incorrect
1 of 382
Term
Describe gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and its presentation
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- Deficient amounts of thyroid hormone can cause abnormalities in lipid
metabolism, with elevated serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels. As a result, the
patient is at increased risk for atherosclerosis and cardiac disorders.
- 2 tests for hypocalcemia
o Chvostek
§ Twitching of the facial muscles in response to tapping over the area of the facial
nerve
o Trousseau
§ More accurate
§ Performed with blood pressure cuff
, - Backflow of gastric or duodenal contents into esophagus
o Incompetent lower esophageal sphincter
o Pyloric stenosis
o Motility disorder
Weight loss, fatigue, muscle wasting, calf pain, decreased reflexes, dry eyes, flaky
and dry skin, soft and spoon shaped nails, irritable behavior
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2 of 382
Term
If someone is tired, check their hemoglobin and hematocrit. T/F?
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True T3, T4, and Calcitonin
Peptic ulcer diease look at slide
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, 3 of 382
Term
- erosion of the lining of the stomach or intestine
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Peptic ulcer diease Just know this
Gastritis Diverticuliits
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4 of 382
Term
Remember that when a patient has this disease, the bowel must rest. An
NPO order and nasogastric tube for decompression may be ordered
during the acute phase
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Elderly patient with atrial fibrillation Middle-aged patient with ibs
Diabetic with gastroparesis Patient with diverticular disease
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5 of 382
Definition
- T: inhibition of viral replication, decreased viral shedding, and
reduced time for healing of lesions
- A: Interferes with viral DNA synthesis
- C: hypersensitivity to acyclovir or valacyclovir; hypersensitivity to milk
protein concentrate (buccal only)
- T: seizures, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, N/V, pain, phlebitis
- I: Assess lesions before and daily during therapy; monitor frequency
of recurrences; monitor neurologic status in patients with herpes
encephalitis
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- Non-Sulfonylurea Insulin TACTIS of Acyclovir
Reference the assessment techniques
How is oral cancer staged? of the GI system (Power Point Slides
12-18)
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6 of 382
VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST
Correct
Incorrect
1 of 382
Term
Describe gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and its presentation
Give this one a go later!
- Deficient amounts of thyroid hormone can cause abnormalities in lipid
metabolism, with elevated serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels. As a result, the
patient is at increased risk for atherosclerosis and cardiac disorders.
- 2 tests for hypocalcemia
o Chvostek
§ Twitching of the facial muscles in response to tapping over the area of the facial
nerve
o Trousseau
§ More accurate
§ Performed with blood pressure cuff
, - Backflow of gastric or duodenal contents into esophagus
o Incompetent lower esophageal sphincter
o Pyloric stenosis
o Motility disorder
Weight loss, fatigue, muscle wasting, calf pain, decreased reflexes, dry eyes, flaky
and dry skin, soft and spoon shaped nails, irritable behavior
Don't know?
2 of 382
Term
If someone is tired, check their hemoglobin and hematocrit. T/F?
Give this one a go later!
True T3, T4, and Calcitonin
Peptic ulcer diease look at slide
Don't know?
, 3 of 382
Term
- erosion of the lining of the stomach or intestine
Give this one a go later!
Peptic ulcer diease Just know this
Gastritis Diverticuliits
Don't know?
4 of 382
Term
Remember that when a patient has this disease, the bowel must rest. An
NPO order and nasogastric tube for decompression may be ordered
during the acute phase
Give this one a go later!
Elderly patient with atrial fibrillation Middle-aged patient with ibs
Diabetic with gastroparesis Patient with diverticular disease
, Don't know?
5 of 382
Definition
- T: inhibition of viral replication, decreased viral shedding, and
reduced time for healing of lesions
- A: Interferes with viral DNA synthesis
- C: hypersensitivity to acyclovir or valacyclovir; hypersensitivity to milk
protein concentrate (buccal only)
- T: seizures, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, N/V, pain, phlebitis
- I: Assess lesions before and daily during therapy; monitor frequency
of recurrences; monitor neurologic status in patients with herpes
encephalitis
Give this one a go later!
- Non-Sulfonylurea Insulin TACTIS of Acyclovir
Reference the assessment techniques
How is oral cancer staged? of the GI system (Power Point Slides
12-18)
Don't know?
6 of 382
