Signs and symptoms of a VTE in the lower extremity typically include?
What is edema, warmth, pain
100
These class of drugs are commonly prescribed for clients with hyperlipidemia.
What is statins.
100
Polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia are all manifestations of which diabetic abnormality?
What is hyperglycemia
100
This condition often predisposes a client to fractures as they age.
What is osteoperosis
100
In acute fracture, after assessing circulation, movement, and sensation, it is priority that the nurse do what to the affected extremity
What is immobilization
200
This class of medications is commonly prescribed to clients who have CHF to prevent left ventricular remodeling.
What is ACE-I's
200
This number should be greater than 65 and reflects an index of the blood pressure.
What is mean arterial pressure (MAP)
200
The peak of this insulin is within 2-4 hours
What is regular insulin
200
In this acute complication following a fracture, a client reports numbness and tingling, as well as pain not relieved by medication.
What is acute compartment syndrome
200
A high BMI can predispose a client to what connective tissue disorder - osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis?
What is Osteoarthritis (DJD)
300
The nurse understands that the total cholesterol for a client should be under what value?
What is 200
300
The nurse is correct in anticipating which reversal agent for a client who has been overdosed on heparin.
What is protamine sulfate
300
True or false - a diabetic client is correct in putting lotion between the toes.
What is False
300
A full glass of water and sitting upright is recommended after giving a medication from this particular class?
What is biophosphonates
300
Older adults may demonstrate these manifestations when they have an infection
What is confusion
400
This cardiac marker rises after a myocardial infarction and is exclusive to myocardial damage
What is troponin
400
A client is on a continuous infusion of heparin and it is noted that his platelet count is decreasing. This is a cause of concern for what condition?
What is heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)
400
What percentage of calories should be carbohydrates for the diabetic client (each meal)?
What is 45%
400
Osteomalacia is a condition which the client has which deficiency?
What is Vitamin D
400
This type of pillow is needed for a client following a hip arthroplasty
What is an abduction pillow
500
A client is having his BP measured supine, sitting, and then standing. A change more than _____ mm Hg diastolic would be + for orthostasis
What is more than 10 mm Hg
500
While a client is on heparin, the aPTT should be _____ times the control value
What is 1 1/2 - 2 times
500
In this condition, the client wakes up with a high blood glucose. This is commonly referred to as what?
What is dawn's phenomenon
500
This medication, commonly given to women, often increases osteoclastic activity. Supplementation of Vitamin D and Calcium is recommended while on this medication.
What is Depo-Provera
500
This medication treats chronic gout and is prescribed to treat elevated uric acid levels