Possible Test Question Flashcards

1
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Who is at risk for Berger’s disease?

A

Male Smokers

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2
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What causes Venous Ulcerations?

A

Venous Stasis

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4
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What do you need to remember about low molecular weight heparin?

A

Push the air bubble in

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5
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Nursing Interventions for Polycythemia Vera

A

asthma therapy, hydroxia uria (chemo drugs, you have to explain to the female patient she needs to take 2 forms of birth control during and 1 month after she discontinues the medicine. This was a previous test question), drink 3-4 L of water, apply TED hoses, elevate feet when sitting, decrease strenouous exercise. If any chest pain, stop exercise. They don’t want to floss in between teeth, but if they do, they need to do it softly also explain they should use electric razors. Bleeding is a concern.

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6
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Drugs for Aplastic Anemia

A

Prednosone, cyclosporine (know this drug) xanopax

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7
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What is the most common cause of anemia?

A

GI bleed

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8
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Ferrous Sulfate

A

Drink through a straw

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9
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The patient missed their daily dose of drug x. Which statement indicates a need for further teaching?

A

“I can just double up on the dose”

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10
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If a patient bleeds after bone marrow aspiration, what do you do?

A

Apply pressure.

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11
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Which labs are monitored for patients with Coumadin?

A

PT and INR

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12
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Which person is most at risk for pernicious anemia?

A

Vegetarians

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13
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Which type of anemia presents with a “Beefy Red Tongue”?

A

Pernicious Anemia (or B12 anemia)

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14
Q

What is the antidote for heparin?

A

Protamine Sulfate

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15
Q

What is the antidote for coumadin?

A

Vitamin K

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16
Q

Sores that are venous in nature look like…

A

jagged edges (irregular borders, pink and usually on ankles.)

17
Q

Sores that are arterial in nature look like…

A

black and gangrenous with circular borders and pain at rest, toes heels or in between toes.

18
Q

What is the # 1 killer??

A

Cardiovascular Disease

19
Q

PE’s and A-Fibs are treated with?

A

Cardizem

20
Q

The nurse is caring for a client with coronary artery disease who has just undergone a coronary angiogram. What is the priority intervention when caring for this client immediately postprocedure?

A

Assess for bleeding at the insertion site.