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This is a component of an ABG analysis that measures the ______ or _______ of the blood.

What is pH; acidity or alkalinity?

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This is a component of and ABG analysis, that measures the amount of _________ dissolved in the blood.

What is PaCO2; carbon dioxide?

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This is a component of ABG analysis, as it measures the amount of _________ dissolved in the blood.

What is PaO2; oxygen?

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This is a component of an ABG analysis, that measures the about of _______ in the blood.

What is HCO3; bicarbonate ion?

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This medication can cause elevated ________ levels. S/S could include frequently tired and unable to tolerate heat.

What is Amiodarone; thyroid homrone.

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A diabetic client should notify the PCP if their blood glucose level is higher than _____________ to prevent diabetic ketoacidosis.

What is 250mg/dL?

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Administering this helps to antagonize the effects of magnesium on the neuromuscular system and is a common treatment for hypermagnesemia.

What is calcium gluconate?

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This electrolyte imbalance often causes __________ as the body tries to compensate for the ___________ levels by increasing fluid intake.

What is Hypernatremia; increased thirst; high sodium?

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This problem is a priority for a client with diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia.

What is inadequate fluid volume?

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This sign would be an indication that a client's blood glucose is not adequately managed. 

What is Polyuria?

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Manifestations of DKA include _______, _________, ______, ______  abdominal pain, dehydration, and electrolyte abnormalities. 

What is mental status changes, nausea, vomiting, increased respiratory rate?

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This finding is a priority for a client who just had a thyroidectomy.

What is audible stridor?

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This device administers a small continuous dose of short-duration insulin subcutaneously. The client can self-administer an additional bolus dose from the pump before each meal.

What is an external insulin pump?

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This is a risk factor for hypomagnesemia due to poor intake, decreased absorption, and increased urinary excretion of magnesium.

What is Chronic alcoholism?

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A hemoglobin A1C greater than _______ indicates an abnormally high blood glucose level

What is 6.5 to 7%?

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This medical emergency can be triggered by multiple events, including increased stress or trauma with s/s of fever, tachycardia and hypotenstion.

What is Thyroid Storm?

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To decrease discomfort related to bulging eyes with hyperthyroidism the nurse should _______ and ________

What is administer eye drops and dim the lights?

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Complications associated with pheochromocytoma includes _____, ______, __________, sweating, dizziness, or fatigue.

What is HTN, flushing, irregular tachycardia/palpitations?

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Lab results indicating hyperthyroidism are _______________, _______________, and ________________ levels.

What is decreased TSH, elevated T3 & T4?

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This is a common cause of hyperthyroidism.

What is Graves' Disease?

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Excessive intake of _______ can lead to hyperphosphatemia as they are rich in phosphorus.

What is dairy products?

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This can occur as a complication of hypothyroidism and can be fatal if not treated. 

What is Myxedema Coma?

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In the Acute phase of DKA that nurse should place priority on this intervention.

What is administer short-duration insulin IV?

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Common manifestations of hypothyroidism include ________, __________, ____________, ___________ swelling, reduced sweating, and skin changes.

What is fatigue, constipation, weight gain, feeling cold.

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Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome is a complication of ______ in which ____________ results in ___________ without significant ketoacidosis. Symptoms include signs of dehydration and altered level of consciousness. Treatment  includes: ____ ____ and ____.

diabetes mellitus; high blood sugar; IV fluids, electrolytes and insulin.

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______ and ________ are common manifestations of hyperthyroidism.

What is Increased heart rate and palpitations?

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If clear drainage is coming from the client's nostril after a hypophysectomy the nurse should take this initial action to check if the drainage is Cerebral Spinal Fluid.

What is Test the drainage for glucose?
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This  is defined as decreased serum phosphate levels.

What is hypophosphatemia?

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This medication should be taken on an empty stomach. It must be taken  _________ before a meal or ___ post-meal.

What is Levothyroxine; an hour; 3 hr.?

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Acceptable injection sites are the _______, ________, ________, and buttocks. Injections will work most quickly when given in the ________. 

What is the Abdomen, upper arms, thighs, and buttocks; abdomen?

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The nurse should advise the client who is taking NPH insulin in the morning who is having recurrent episodes of hypoglycemia with exercise to ______________.

What is exercise after breakfast?

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When hypoglycemia occurs frequently, the client's body may stop releasing hormones that create early warning signs of hypoglycemia. This is called ____________

What is hypoglycemia-associated autonomic failure?

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________ is a common sign of hyperkalemia.

What is muscle weakness?

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These interventions can help decrease a client's anxiety when dealing with treatment of hyperglycemia.

What is convey empathy, trust, and respect toward the client?

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 This is characterized by an increase in chloride levels in the blood.

What is hyperchloremia?

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A Type 1 Diabetic reports vomiting and diarrhea and has had no food intake in 24 hours. The client should _______, __________ and ______.

What is increase fluid intake; monitor blood glucose Q3-4 hr.; call PCP ?

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This can be dangerously low in myxedema crisis; _______are a class of medications used to increase ________.

What is Blood pressure; vasopressors; blood pressure?

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To manage hyperparathyroidism at home the client should ______, ________, and _________.

What is use treadmill or walk daily; follow moderate-calcium, high-fiber diet and take alendronate to help keep calcium from coming out of the bones?

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If a client is on a continuous insulin infusion for the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis, once the blood glucose is under _______ this medication should be administered.

What is 250; IVF containing dextrose?

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These two medications are the treatment for hyperkalemia.

What is IV sodium bicarbonate and IV calcium gluconate?

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This is a sign of hypocalcemia.

What is An irregular heartbeat?

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