Pathophysiology Exam 3 NR 283 Latest Update

Pathophysiology Exam 3 NR 283 Latest Update

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a microbe of low virulence attacks abnormal or damaged heart valves. - CORRECT ANSWER: The nurse caring for a patient with a sub-acute infective endocarditis knows that

• An Asian woman
• A client who started menopause early
• A client with a family history of the disease
• A client with an inadequate intake of calcium and vitamin D - CORRECT ANSWER:
• The nurse is working at an osteoporosis screening clinic and is interviewing and

performing health assessments on women. Which clients are at greatest risk for developing osteoporosis? Select all that apply.

• An Asian woman
• A large-boned, dark-skinned woman
• A client who started menopause early
• A client with a family history of the disease
• A client who has a physically active lifestyle
• A client with an inadequate intake of calcium and vitamin D

a. Can be treated with oral glycemic agents - CORRECT ANSWER: 6. Which of the

following is not true of type 1 diabetes?

• Can be treated with oral glycemic agents
• Pancreas is completely unable to produce insulin
• Acute onset
• Definite genetic link
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• Closed - CORRECT ANSWER: 7. Which type of head injury has the highest risk for

Increased Intracranial Pressure

a. Decreased blood glucose level - CORRECT ANSWER: 5. Which of the following is

caused by the release of insulin?

• Decreased blood glucose level
• Increased blood glucose level
• Increased lipid breakdown
• Increased protein breakdown

• Fatty acids are mobilized

Rationale: With Cushing syndrome, excess secretion of glucocorticoids can result in excessive circulating glucose and subsequent glucose intolerance, suppression of the inflammatory and immune responses, protein degradation, and mobilization of fats and

changes in fat metabolism) - CORRECT ANSWER: 17. Which of the following occurs

with elevated levels of cortisol?

• Fatty acids are mobilized
• Glucose levels are suppressed
• Plasma protein levels increase
• Inflammation increases

• HbA1c (hemoglobin A1c) - CORRECT ANSWER: 9. Which laboratory test is the best

predictor of blood glucose control over the previous few months?

• HbA1c (hemoglobin A1c)
• Fasting blood glucose
• Urinalysis
• Feasting (postprandial) blood glucose
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a. I need to take medication to decrease my dopamine levels - CORRECT ANSWER:

• After educating a client with Parkinson's, which statement made by client requires

clarification?

• Insulin is destroyed in the gastrointestinal tract if taken orally, so it must be injected

subcutaneously - CORRECT ANSWER: 11. What is your explanation to the parents who do not want to give their child insulin injections to treat type 1 diabetes because they have heard that pills can be used to treat this condition?

• Insulin is destroyed in the gastrointestinal tract if taken orally, so it must be injected

subcutaneously

• The child can go ahead and take the oral medication because he does have type 1

diabetes

• The child cannot take the pills because we can't be sure that he would take the entire

dose

• The pills are reserved for those over the age of 12

• Porosity and brittleness - CORRECT ANSWER: 3. Osteoporosis is characterized by:
• Porosity and brittleness
• Brittleness and swelling of the joints
• Crystal deposition and brittleness
• Progressive inflammatory destruction after new bone formation

Abnormal thickening & hardening of the vessel walls. - CORRECT ANSWER: A patient presents to the primary care provider reporting chest pain and is diagnosed with arteriosclerosis. This disease is caused by

Acute pericarditis - CORRECT ANSWER: A 28-year-old presents to the Emergency

Department with the chief complaint of severe chest pain that worsens with respirations or when lying down. Upon assessment, the nurse identifies a fever, tachycardia, and auscultates a friction rub. Assessment findings support which of the following medical diagnosis?

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