PN1 Exam 3 Review Session Notes. PN1 Exam 3 – Modules 6, 7, 8

PN1 Exam 3 Review
Session Notes. PN1 Exam 3
– Modules 6, 7, 8




PN1 Exam 3 – Modules 6, 7, 8


RN educates patient about new diagnosis of Cushing’s Disease. Patient should watch for
which of the following? (SATA)
Hypotension
Infection
Muscle weakness
Hyperglycemia
Striae (stretch marks)


What does Cortisol do to the body that decreases inflammation and suppresses the immune
system?
Cortisol suppresses the bone marrow which is where WBCs are made. Cortisol stops the bone
marrow from doing its job.


A client is due for a dose of IV antibiotic to treat an acute infection. The client just had
a peripherally inserted catheter (PICC) placed ad is awaiting x-ray to confirm
placement. What action does the nurse take?
Wait for the client to have the confirmation x-ray and administer
afterward Use a peripheral IV site to administer the antibiotic now
Request prescription for an alternate route for antibiotic
Confirm the PICC by aspirating blood and administering the antibiotic


A client with heart failure is prescribed lisinopril, an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)
inhibitor. The nurse should instruct the client to immediately report which of the
following?
DRY EYES

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, PN1 Exam 3 Review
Session Notes. PN1 Exam 3
– Modules 6, 7, 8


WEIGHT GAIN
DRY COUGH
CONFUSION




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