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This type of anemia is caused by low iron and may cause fatigue and pallor.
What is iron deficiency anemia?
Presence of HIV antibodies means this.
What is HIV infection?
A malignant tumor can do this, while a benign tumor cannot.
What is metastasize?
This is the earliest sign of hypoxia before vital signs change.
What is restlessness?
This term describes the absence of menstruation by age 15 despite normal growth and sexual development.
What is primary amenorrhea?
This medication must never be taken with dairy because it decreases absorption.
What is ferrous sulfate?
This part of the immune system provides the body’s first line of defense through physical and chemical barriers.
What is innate immunity?
Low WBC count during chemo increases this risk.
What is infection?
Low O₂ saturation requires this action before adding oxygen.
What is assessing the patient’s breathing?
When discussing hormone replacement therapy (HRT), the nurse should teach that this treatment is primarily used to relieve which common menopausal symptom?
What are vasomotor symptoms (such as hot flashes)?
A red streak and pain along a vein during IV therapy indicate this complication.
What is phlebitis?
This type of lymphocyte produces antibodies after being activated by antigen exposure, providing targeted defense against specific pathogens.
What are B cells?
This radiation therapy side effect requires patients to avoid lotion, deodorant, or tight clothing on the treatment area.
What is radiation dermatitis?
This condition involves rigid lungs and refractory hypoxemia.
What is ARDS?
This sexually transmitted infection, often asymptomatic in women, can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility if untreated.
What is chlamydia?
This lab value increases when the heart ventricles stretch in heart failure.
What is BNP?
This type of immunity develops after exposure to a pathogen or vaccination and involves memory cells that provide long-term protection.
What is active acquired immunity?
This cancer symptom is often the first psychosocial sign of distress.
What is withdrawal?
This oxygen delivery device provides the highest oxygen concentration without using invasive ventilation, making it appropriate for short-term emergencies.
What is a non-rebreather mask?
Patients who identify as LGBTQ+ have increased risk for certain health disparities. Which screening should the nurse ensure is not overlooked in these individuals due to assumptions about sexual behavior?
What is routine cervical cancer screening (Pap testing)?
This type of cardiomyopathy involves dilation of the ventricles and reduced systolic function.
What is dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM)?
Patients with weakened immune systems are at high risk for infection. This early clinical sign—often appearing before fever or abnormal labs—is one of the most reliable indicators that an infection may be developing.
What is a change in behavior or mental status?
(e.g., new confusion, irritability, lethargy)
This WBC-stimulating drug is used in neutropenia treatment
What is filgrastim?
This respiratory pattern is characterized by deep, rapid breathing often triggered by metabolic acidosis as the body attempts to blow off excess CO₂.
What are Kussmaul respirations?
When caring for a transgender patient undergoing gender-affirming hormone therapy, the nurse should prioritize monitoring for what key cardiovascular risk associated with estrogen therapy?
What is thromboembolism (blood clots)?