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ATI RN Pharmacology Proctored Final Exam-2019. Latest revised Version WITH 100% Elaborated Solution. GRADED A+ A patient newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism is prescribed Levothyroxine (Synthroid) 0.25 mg PO daily. After 6 weeks of treatment the nurse dtermines that the medication was effective if the: 1) Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level is 2 microunits/mL 2) Total t4 level is 2 mcg/dL

Maryville NURS 620 Exam 3 Maryville NURS 620 Exam 3 with complete solution latest 2022/2023 graded A Which of the following is not a common cause of chronic renal failure? a. Polycystic kidney disease b. Type 1 diabetes c. Hypothyroidism - Hypothyroidism In clinical practice the NP notes an elevation in the creatinine clearance and understands that this lab test: a. Does not change with the aging process b. Is greater in women than in men c. Approximates the GFR - Approximates the GFR The NP ...

New model for primary care collaborative health care, NPs, Pas, patient coordination. Policy to reduce adverse events associated with care transitions -Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP) - provides hospitals with an incentive to improve their communication and care coordination and work more successfully with patients and caregivers on post-discharge planning IDEAL -I- include the patient and family as full partners in the discharge planning proces -D- discuss with the p...

Thyroid o Diagnosis & Evaluation What labs are used to diagnose? -TSH - used primarily for screening and diagnosing hypothyroid and for monitoring replacement therapy in hypothyroid patients -T4 - Used to monitor thyroid hormone replacement therapy and to screen for thyroid dysfunction -T3 - Useful in the diagnosis of hyperthyroidism; can also be used to monitor hormone replacement therapy -TSH low -T4 normal -T3 is high = hyperthyroidism Thyroid o Diagnosis & Evaluation

Gynecomastia causes -Aging -Neonatal period, puberty (tall/overweight teenagers) -Obesity Hypothyroidism -85% women -May be due to failure or resection of the thyroid gland itself or deficiency of pituitary TSH Goiter -May be present with thyroiditis, iodine deficiency, genetic thyroid enzyme defects, drug goitrogens (lithium, iodine, propylthiouracil or methimazole, sulfonamides, amiodarone, interferon-alpha, interferon-beta, interluekin-2, food goitrogens in iodine-deficien...

hypothyroidism Downloadedbysierrabothwell| 2023[NGN]HESIExit Exam 1.A female client has been taking a high dose of prednisone, a corticosteroid, for several months. After stopping the medication abruptly, theclientreports feeling “verytired”.Which nursinginterventionismostimportantforthenursetomplement? A.Measurevitalsigns B.Auscultatebreathsounds C.Palpatetheabdomen D.Observetheskinforbruising 2.A male client reports the onset of numbness and tingling in his fingers and aroundhi...

PMHNP certification Exam 22 (Latest 2022/2023) Download to Score A+ Which antipsychotics have the least weight gain? - CORRECT ANSWERLatuda, Abilify, (also least sedating), Geodon-if patient has metabolic syndrome consider switching to one of the medications above. Or if the patient is overly sedated try switching to ABILIFY Which mood stabilizer have the least weight gain? - CORRECT ANSWERLamictal -But remember all mood stabilizers cause some weight gain When presented with a question ...

CLTM Exam Questions and Answers 100% CorrectCLTM Exam Questions and Answers 100% CorrectCLTM Exam Questions and Answers 100% Correct 1. PET a. Hypometabolism b. Hypoperfusion c. Hypothyroid d. Hypoglycemia - ANSWER-Hypometabolism 2. SPECT a. Hypometabolism b. Hypoperfusion c. Hypothyroid d. Hypoglycemia - ANSWER-Hypoperfusion 3. Choose the correct order for surgical evaluation for epilepsy surgery. a. Seizure, placement of subdural electrodes, epilepsy diagnosis, medication ...

PMHNP certification Exam 2022(Actual test verified A+) 1. Which patient is at highest risk for SI A. 30y/o married AA female with previous SI attempt *1 risk factor B. 35 y/o single Asian male with previous SI attempt *3 risk factors C. 38 y/o single AA male who is a manager of a bank *2 risk factors D. 68 y/o single white male with depression *5 risk factors (age, male, white, depression): D. 68 y/o single white male with depression *5 risk factors (age, male, white, depression) Count t...

Exam 1: NURS663 / NURS 663 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) - Psychiatric Mental Health Diagnosis and Management II Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | Grade A - Maryville Q: what is something you should watch out for if a patient is on multiple antidepressants? Answer: SIADH Q: what medical problems mimic mood disorders? Answer: hypothyroid- depression hyperthyroid- mania Q: involuntary admission Answer: hurt yourself hurt someone else inability to care for self Q: Carbamazepine (Tegretol) Answe...