NSG 6420 FINAL EXAM 2023
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
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Most accurate test in diagnosing pancreatitis? - Correct Answer LIPASE When to d/c an ACE I based on creatinine - Correct Answer 2.0 Predisposing factors of hyperthyroidism - Correct Answer Fam hx of hyperthy or other autoimmune, RA, vitiligo, pernicious anemia, trisomy 21, pregnancy/mothers with grave's, puberty, myasthenia gravis, addison, amiodarone, Iodine contrast dye, stress, sex steroids, DM I, SLE, smoking, neck radiation hypothyroidism prevalence - Correct Answer More prevalent in women than men at a ratio of 5- 10:1 More common in older: >60 yrs increases to 6-10% of women and 2-3% of men with 13.7% with subclinical presentation
DM diagnosis - Correct Answer A1C: >/6.5%
FPG >/126
- hour PP glucose >/200 during OGTT
Random: >/200 with sx
DM 2 symptoms - Correct Answer fatigue, recurrent infections, recurrent vaginal yeast infections, prolonged wound healing, visual changes, may have classic sx of type 1 (polys) When is Niacin used? - Correct Answer In combo with other meds to tx triglycerides Common sign associated with parkinsons? - Correct Answer pill rolling tremor First line tx for OA? - Correct Answer Acetaminophen 1 / 2
MOA of metformin? - Correct Answer Pulls glucose into muscle cells to be utilized -enhances insulin sensitivity at tissues -Reduces glucose production by liver When is MRI indicated in low back pain? - Correct Answer neuro defects Test for tenosynovitis? - Correct Answer Finkelstein Tests for Carpal tunnel? - Correct Answer Phalen's and Tinnel's Rotator cuff injury test - Correct Answer Inability to maintain abduction Initial treatment for diagnosis of bursitis? - Correct Answer Rest/avoidance of activity and NSAIDs OA risk factors? - Correct Answer Older age, sex (women), obesity, joint injuries, genetics, bone deformities OGTT diagnoses what? - Correct Answer gestational diabetes
Lab indicative of hypothyroidism? - Correct Answer TSH primary screening test:
Increased TSH, dec free T4: primary
Central: Dec TSH, serum T4 dec, notice impaired TSH response to TRH
Tx levels above 10 or if symptomatic Normal TSH levels? - Correct Answer 0.40-4.2 Hypothyroidism labs? - Correct Answer Increased TSH Decreased T3 T4
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