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NURS 620 Exam II (Cardiovascular and Respiratory) What is a causative factor in the formation of blood clots causing deep venous thrombosis? A. Blood flow turbulence B. Intact vessles. C. Thin blood. D. Hypercoagulability. Before counseling partners about sexual activity following a myocardial infarction, the provider should consider what factors? A. Most clients do not want to know how their condition affects their sex life. B. Spouses are knowledgeable about their partners condition; therefore...

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NURS 623 Exam 4 - Questions and Answers In elderly patients, fracture of WHAT would lead to potentially fatal outcomes or problematic long term issues in elderly patients, Hip Fracture What is gold standard test for dx osteoporosis? DEXA Bone Density test Was is an important step during examination of an ortho complaint to be able to have a comparative value of both extremities always exam the non-effected side and then effected side for comparison What medications cause a patient to be at ris...

NURS 623 Exam 3 - Questions and Answers Describe the clinical presentation of appendicitis? (Subjective and objective findings) Vague symptoms first 24 hours, worse when walking or jumping, N/V, low grade temp, +Rovsings, Psoas, obturator, mcburneys Describe the various maneuvers for diagnosing appendicitis? ROVSING'S: Deep Papation LLQ do sudden unexpected release; Positive if causes Tenderness to RLQ. PSOAS: Pt on back and raise RT leg against pressure or on left side extend RT leg at hip; Po...

NURS 623 Exam 2 - Questions and Answers The twitching of the facial muscles in response to tapping over the facial nerve 2 cm anterior to ear canal is considered a positive _________ sign; what does it indicate? CHVOSTEK'S SIGN; HYPOCALCEMIA When should a referral be considered for patient with HYPERparathyroidism? CALCIUM STARTS BECOMING HIGH May be caused by cortisol hypersecretion by the adrenal cortex due to cortical hypertrophy from a tumor of the adrenal gland or heavy use of glucosterio...

NURS 623 Exam 1 - Questions and Answers A skin condition primarily centrally on the face, chronic, persistent erythema, telangiectasia, erythematous papules, and can cause a bulbous nose. Rosacea What are triggers of rosacea? Sun exposure, hot/cold weather, hot spicy aged drinks/foods Highly contagious. Honey crusted plaques, usually on face Bullous: begin as small vesicles that rupture easily with serous fluid turning into crust; dirty yellow-colored crust with erythematous margins Impetigo (...

NURS 620 Exam 4 - Questions and Answers A patient has a 101.5F, abdominal pain and vaginal discharge for 3 days. Which medication would you likely prescribe? (PID) ceftriaxone with doxycycline IV drug user presents for routine blood tests. Her HIV blood test is negative today. What would you advise her to do? repeat in one year A nurse presents after an accidental needle stick. Her HIV test is negative today. What would you counsel her to do? repeat in 2 months A 33-year-old woman who had a ne...

NURS 620 Exam 3 - Questions and Answers Which of the following is not a common cause of chronic renal failure? a. Polycystic kidney disease b. Type 1 diabetes c. Hypothyroidism In clinical practice the NP notes an elevation in the creatinine clearance and understands that this lab test: a. Does not change with the aging process b. Is greater in women than in men c. Approximates the GFR The NP is seeing an 80 YO patient and understands that which of the following is an early finding of chronic ...

NURS 620 Adult 1 Exam2 - Questions and Answers Heart Failure Classification System I - Asymptomatic; II - Symptoms only with marked exertion; III - Symptoms with moderate exertion; IV - Symptoms at rest What would a diagnosis of HTN w/o further confirmation be based on? Initial screening BP of ≥180/110 mmHg or who presents with hypertensive emergency What is the first lifestyle modification to address for someone diagnosed with HTN Weight reduction African Americans dx with HTN without chron...

NURS 620 Adult 1 Exam 1 - Questions and Answers What class of drugs is penicillin? beta-lactam What class of drugs is doxycycline? Tetracycline What class of drugs is ciprofloxin Fluoroquinolones What class of drug is bactrim sulfonamide, a "sulfa" drug What are the classic s/s of bacterial sinusitis? Purulent nasal drainage, facial/dental pain, nasal obstruction How to educate for nose bleeds •Firm pressure-superior to nasal cartilage How do you differentiate between Viral sore throat Bacte...