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.