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Barkley Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification Exam 172 Q & A Review Question Bank 1. A 59-year-old is having a follow-up evaluation two years after the successful conclusion of radiation therapy for leukemia. He tells you that he has been feeling run-down and reports unexplained weight loss and night sweats. Upon examination, you determine that he also has a fever and pain below his ribs and the left side. You know that he is at risk for chronic lymphotic leukemia. Which of the fo...

. A patient presents at the clinic complaining of vaginal itching and a clear discharge. The patient reports to the nurse that she has been taking an oral antibiotic for 10 days. The nurse is aware that the patient is experiencing what? A) An adverse reaction from the antibiotic B) A drug toxicity effect of the antibiotic C) An overdose of the drug that is damaging to more than one body system D) A superinfection caused by the antibiotic, which has destroyed normal flora Ans: D Feedback:...

NURS 6531 Final Exam Question 1 Diagnostic confirmation of acute leukemia is based on: Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy Pancytopenia Hyperuricemia All of the above Central obesity, “moon” face, and dorsocervical fat pad are associated with: An elderly man is started on lisinopril and hydrochlorhiazide for hypertension. Three days later, he returns to the office complaining of left great toe pain. On exam, the nurse practitioner notes an edematous, erythematous tender left great t...

Midterm WCU Patho 370 Question and answer 2023Tertiary Prevention Examples Counseling on medication; rehabilitation; supportive care; reducing disability Latent Period time between exposure of tissue to injurious agent and first appearance of signs and/or symptoms Endemic Native to local region Subclinical Disease no noticeable signs or symptoms (inapparent infection) Etiology cause of disease Idiopathic unknown cause latrogenic Cause results from...

What is true of interprofessionality? All health professionals have individual professional competencies What is the significance of an experimental p-value of 0.05 There is a 5% chance of a similar result occurring by chance alone What percentage of children with oppositional defiance disorder will develop conduct disorder? 30% In the DSM-5, selective mutism is now considered what type of disorder? anxiety disorder Symptoms of selective mutism must persist for at least 1 month Common...

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Chemotherapy Certification Exam (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Questions and Verified Answers|100% Correct- Grade A QUESTION What are the rapidly dividing cells chemotherapeutic agents destroy? Answer: Bone marrow, oral mucosa, hair, and GI tract cells QUESTION What are the affects of bone marrow suppression? Answer: -Thrombocytopenia (low platelets) -Anemia (low Hgb/Hct) -Leukopenia (low WBC) -Neutropenia (low neutrophil count) QUESTION Point when blood coun...

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus correct answers Chronic and progressive, no cure. Remissions and flare ups. Autoimmune process. Leading cause of death is kidney injury. More common in women. Drug induced. (ex. hydralazine) May need kidney transplant. Know drug history. SLE correct answers Affects: skin**, cardio, pulmonary, renal**, musculoskeletal. Butterfly rash (exacerbation) Muscle atrophy. Facial rash. Raynaud's in fingers (pale, blue, red) Abnormal sunlight sensitivity ...

Which health promotion measure does the nurse teach as being most important for the child with sickle cell disease? A. Adequate nutrition B. Ensured rest periods C. Plenty of fluids D. Routine vaccinations correct answer: ANS: D All options are appropriate for the child with sickle cell disease; however, vaccinations are vital to prevent sepsis and death from preventable diseases. A child with sickle cell disease is receiving hypertransfusion therapy, and the current serum ferritin leve...

ATI Proctored Question and answers rated A+ 2023/2024 aplastic anemia - correct answer The client who has aplastic anemia will have manifestations of petechiae and ecchymosis. Dyspnea on exertion also can be present. In aplastic anemia, all three major blood components (red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets) are reduced or absent, which is known as pancytopenia. Manifestations usually develop gradually. Sickle cell anemia - correct answer The client who has sickle cell anem...

NUR265/ NUR 265 Exam 4 Review: (2024/ 2025 Update) Advanced Med-Surg | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen Q: Reverse isolation Precaution used for individuals who are immune-compro- mised to protect THEM from harmful organisms that may be brought in from outside. Transplant patients are placed on this (along with others). Everyone who enters room wears gown, gloves & mask. All equipment entering room needs to be disinfected. Q: precautions with HIV/AIDs patients Ans...