Diabetes
Thyroid
Parathyroid
Upper Resp
Lower Resp
Bonus
100
In diabetic foot care what type of shoes should be worn?
Either Closed toe shoes, protective soles, with no toes exposed, nothing in between the toes.
100
In hyperthyroidism, the patients metabolism is increased causing weight loss, pt caloric intake should be increased to what?
What is 3,000-4,000 calories per day
100
Tetanty be seen in which parathyroid patient?
hypoparathyroidism,
100
"Sore Throat"
Pharyngitis
100
Which disease process in COPD is referred to as the "pink puffer"
What is Emphysema
100
If a patient becomes hoarse after thyroidectomy there is potential damage to the ______
What is Laryngeal Nerve
200
Which electrolyte should you monitor for in a DKA or HHS patient?
What is Potassium
200
Drug of choice for treating hypothyroidism is ______ and hyperthyroidism is _________
levothyroxine, PTU
200
In a hypercalcemia/hyperparathyroidism calcium is higher in _____ and lower in the ______, making them prone to fractures.
What is blood, What is bones
200
This infection is life threatening emergency and can cause closure of the airways, seen mostly in children.
What is epiglottitis
200
Gold Standard confirmation of Tuberculosis
Sputum Culture
200
Blood sugar drops to low during the night, in response, the body releases counter regulatory hormones to raise the blood glucose causing high blood sugar in the morning.
What is the Somogy Effect
300
Which lab value specifically sets HHS apart from DKA?
What is Urine Ketones
300
This patient is presenting with what? 
What is a goiter
300
This can be given IV to treat the elevated calcium in hyperparathyroidism?
What is Phosphorus?
300
Name 3 causes of Epistaxis
Drug use (Snorting), Nasal Sprays, Nose Picking, HTN, Decreased humidity, trauma, leukemia.
300
In COPD what is the cause of Barrel Chest?
What is chronic lung hyperinflation
300
Treatment for Tuberculosis last?
6 months to 1 year
400
Explain Kussmauls Breathing and the cause
From ketoacidosis, fast and deep
400
Post op thyroidectomy, what should be set by the bedside in case of an emergency?
What is tracheostomy set
400
Frequents swallowing after thyroidectomy or tonsillectomy could indicate what?
What is Hemorrhage ?
400
Name 2 negative side effects of Decongestants
What is insomnia, irritability, palpitations, tachycardia, Headache.
400
Confirmation test to rule out Pulmonary Embolism
What is D-Dimer?
400
Name at least 3 nursing interventions for a patient admitted with pneumonia
What is antipyretics, O2, incentive spirometer, hydration, analgesics, SPO2 monitoring, ambulation, daily chest xray.
500
Name 3 treatments included in plan of care for DKA
IV insulin, IV HCO3, Potassium Replacement, IV fluids for dehydration,
500
This occurs as a result of prolonged thyroid deficiency, abrupt removal of thyroid medication, use of sedatives illness or surgery
What is Myxedema
500
IN which disorder do you need to implement seizure precautions?
What is Hypoparathyroidism
500
Name 3 drug classes used to treat Allergic Rhinitis/Sinusitis.
WHat is Antihistamins, Decongestants, Mast cell Stabilizers, Corticosteroids.
500
Inflammation of the space that lines the lungs is termed_____ fluid that builds up in that space is termed_____ and can be aspirated through this procedure_____.
Pleuritis, Pleural effusion, Thoracentesis
500
Name at least 3 signs of Pulmonary Embolism
What is Tachypnea, Restlessness, Chest pain, SOB, Hemoptysis, Cough, anxiety.