NUR 185 FINAL EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM

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NUR 185 FINAL EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM

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NUR 185 FINAL EXAM

1.A nurse is giving a presentation at a unit meeting on Methotrexate. Which will be included?

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• It is used as a treatment for some cancers
• It is used for treatment of RA
• A serious side effect is renal failure
• It can cause high blood counts
• It is a hepatotoxic med - ANSWER-a. It is used as a

treatment for some cancers

• It is used for treatment of RA
• A serious side effect is renal failure
• It is a hepatotoxic med 1 / 4

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What is hyperthyroidism, S/S, TX, patient education? - ANSWER-• Overactive thyroid that promotes the production of thyroxine

• S/S are goiter, weight loss, exophthalmos, nervous/jittery, hypertension, insomnia, hyperactivity, tachycardia, intolerance to heat, heart palpitations, clumsiness

• Radioactive iodine is gold standard (patient will swallow this) for tx of overactive thyroid and thyroid cancer- surgery is last resort • Increase protein and calories

The LPN Suspects her patient is septic. What signs and symptoms will the patient have? - ANSWER-Fever, chills, positive blood culture, hypotension, tachycardia, elevated WBC

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Which medication stimulates production of WBC and is used in patients receiving Chemotherapy? - ANSWER- Filgrastim (neupogen)

The nurse is educating the family and patient on the general side effects of Narcotics. Which will she include in her teaching? SATA

• Increased blood pressure and heart rate
• Hypoxia
• Decreased LOC/Lethargy
• Increased urine output
• Respiratory depression
• Constipation - ANSWER-A. Increased blood pressure

and heart rate

• Hypoxia
• Respiratory depression
• Constipation
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• What is hypothyroidism, S/S, TX, patient education? -

ANSWER-The thyroid gland doesn't produce enough thyroid hormone

S / S are fatigue , weight gain , depression , cold intolerance , constipation , mood swings , thinning hair , bradycardia , hypotension , myxedema ileus ( obstruction

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Synthroid medication

Decrease calorie and increase protein

Use laxative as needed

Exercise regularly

Which of the following should be included when administering a Ng tube feeding? SATA

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