Medical Surgical Nursing Proctored Exam (Viterbo University) Practice Questions - Set 46

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• Hypotension
• Bradycardia
• Polyphagia
• Rapid, deep respiration

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• Your family history of common bile duct disorder is a trigger for this disease.
• The frequent occurrence of blood in your stool is the main cause of your IBS.
• People with a family history of psychiatric disorders and food allergies are more likely to get IBS.
• Environmental and psychosocial factors can be associated with the onset of this disease.

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• Hold medication if B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) results are high.
• Check serum potassium and creatinine levels.
• Encourage the patient to add salt substitute with all meals.
• Document extent of vision changes every shift.

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• pH 7.21, PaCO2 36, HCO3 14
• pH 7.50, PaCO2 29, HCO3 22
• pH 7.47, PaCO2 45, HCO3 33
• pH 7.31, PaCO2 48, HCO3 24

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• Osteoarthritis
• Osteoporosis
• Hyperglycaemia
• Mucositis

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• Administer phosphate binders with meals.
• Encourage the patient to increase potassium-rich foods.
• Monitor calcium levels for signs of hypocalcaemia.
• Increase fluid intake to 3 litters per day.

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• Monitor the patient's ANC daily and stop medication when the ANC is greater than 20,000 cells/ulu.
• Teach the patient how to administer the medication via intramuscular.
• Ensure the patient understands the risk of bone pain and how to manage it.
• Administer filgrastim as needed for symptoms of infection.

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• Lethargy and hypoxia
• Light-headedness and muscle spasms
• Hypotension and respiratory depression
• Muscle twitching and hyperkalaemia

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• Removal of the transplanted kidney.
• An increase in the dose of cyclosporine therapy.
• A new kidney transplant from a living donor.
• Administration of methylprednisolone sodium succinate.

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• Respiratory alkalosis with partial compensation
• Metabolic alkalosis with partial compensation
• Metabolic alkalosis with no compensation
• Metabolic acidosis with partial compensation

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• Increase vitamin D levels with regular sun exposure.
• Utilize an evidence-based smoking cessation program.
• Eliminate all gluten, dairy, and seed oils from the diet.
• Avoid receiving the influenza, COVID, and shingles vaccine.

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• pH 7.46, PaCO2 30, HCO3 24
• pH 7.48, PaCO2 42, HCO3 29
• pH 7.31, PaCO2 34, HCO3 18

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• Large, bulky stools
• Three formed stools in eight hours
• Streaks of blood present in the stool

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• Avoid alcoholic beverages late in the evening
• Take the medication in the evening
• Do a vigorous exercise routine right before bed
• Maintain the same consistent sleep schedule
• Read or do another quiet, noncomputer activity before bed

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• Drowsiness
• Hypertension
• Weight loss
• Skin thickening

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• Recheck blood glucose immediately.
• Provide 15 grams of fast-acting carbohydrates.
• Administer 1 mg of glucagon intramuscularly.
• Prepare an insulin subcutaneous injection.

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• pH 7.46, PaCO2 30, HCO3 24
• pH 7.48, PaCO2 45, HCO3 29
• pH 7.26, PaCO2 59, HCO3 30
• pH 7.31, PaCO2 34, HCO3 18

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• Take the iron with dairy products to enhance absorption.
• Always take iron supplements with meals.
• Iron will cause the stools to darken in color.
• Limit foods high in fiber due to the risk for diarrhea.
• Include vitamin C-rich foods or drinks with your iron supplement.