remediation (hesi)

erythropoietin is produced by the kidneys. which statement regarding erythropoietin is true

erythropoietin deficiency is associated with renal failure

laboratory report of a client reveals increased serum cholesterol levels which other findings indicate growth hormone deficiency and my client

growth hormone deficiency results in thinning of Bones and increases the risk for pathological fractures

what will the nurse expect diagnostic studies of a client with Cushing's syndrome to indicate

high levels of 17 keto steroids in a 24 hour urine test

a client who takes furosemide and digoxin report everything looks yellow how will the nurse respond

hold medication until I consult with the health care provider is a safe practice because yellow vision indicates digitalis toxicity

a client with hyperthyroidism is to receive methimazole what instructions does the nurse provide

initial Improvement will take several weeks

cardiac nitrates relax smooth muscle of the coronary arteries they dilate and deliver more blood to Heart muscles relieving what

ischemic pain

functions of a client subcutaneous layer of skin he won't let

it provides insulation, acts as an energy Reservoir, it acts as a mechanical shock absorber

which term refers to exaggeration on the posterior curvature of the thoracic spine

kyphosis

trimethobenzamide

metabolized in the liver and excreted in the urine.

a nurse is caring for a client with Parkinson's disease he was taking benztropine mesylate cogentin orally daily the nurse does which of the following to assess for a side effect of the medication

monitors intake and output

pregnant client in blood test reveals an increase in alpha-fetoprotein level which condition does the nurse suspect that this result indicates

neural tube defect

what is the maximum amount of time the nurse should allow an older adult with cerebrovascular accident to remain in one position

one to two hours

which nursing Theory focuses on the client's self-care needs

orem's Theory

crackles in the lungs can indicate the client receiving IV fluids is

overloaded with fluids

which hormone is released in response to low serum levels of calcium

parathyroid hormone

a client is scheduled for an adrenalectomy. what does the nurse expect that the plan of care will include

parenteral corticosteroids. steroid therapy usually is given intravenously or intramuscularly preoperatively and continued intraoperatively to prepare for the acute adrenal insufficiency

a client is admitted to the hospital after General paresis develops as a complication of syphilis which therapy should the nurse anticipate will most likely be prescribed for this client

penicillin therapy, massive doses of penicillin May limit CNS damage if treatment is started before a neural deterioration from syphilis occurs

Cogentin Parkinson's disease

prolong the dopamine activity in the central nervous system

bradycardia in infant

pulse slower than 90 to 110 beats per minute and infants

a nurse has administered sublingual nitroglycerin which parameters should the nurse use to determine the effectiveness of sublingual nitroglycerin

relief of anginal pain

which statement is true regarding the functions of kidney hormones

renin raises blood pressure because of angiotensin and aldosterone secretion

a client is admitted to the hospital for a subtotal thyroidectomy when discussing post-operative drug therapy with a client what will the nurse include in the teaching

report palpitations nervousness Tremors or loss of weight that may indicate an overdose of thyroid hormone. excessive thyroid hormone replacement may lead to signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism

which diseases caused by coronaviruses

severe acute respiratory syndrome

Cogentin is prescribed for a client with a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease the nurse provides instructions to the client regarding the medication which statement by the client indicates the need for further instructions

spend one hour a day in the Sun

Bisphosphonates, like Fosamax or Boniva

take with full glass of water take 30 mins before bed remain upright for at least 30 minutes after taking

a laboring client who has positive for Group B streptococcus is given an initial dose of 2 grams of ampicillin at 9 a.m. according to established guidelines for intrapartum management of this client what should the next dose be

the established guidelines for inter part of antibiotic prophylaxis for a client infected with GBS is an initial dose of 2 grams followed by one gram dose every 4 hours

what determines if a client will develop AIDS from an HIV infection

the number of CD4 + T cells available

what information should the nurse include when teaching a client about antacid tablets

they interfere with the absorption of other drugs

tigan

trimethobenzamide is indicated for the control of nausea and vomiting

0.1 g

100 mg

the total body water in a premature newborn is

85%

the healthcare provider prescribes nitroglycerin ointment for a client who was admitted for chest pain and a myocardial infraction which statement if made by the client would have to get understanding of the side effects of nitroglycerin ointment

I may experience a headache

nurse administering serum albumin intravenously to a client with a ascitis in response to this therapy what does the nurse expect to decrease

abdominal girth

a client with rheumatoid arthritis has been given a prescription for acetylsalicylic acid. the client asks the nurse what kind of drug is acetyl silicic acid the nurse recalls that this drug has which property

acetylsalicylic acid or aspirin acts as an analgesic by inhibiting production of inflammatory mediators

a nurse is providing discharge instructions about Digoxin which response should the nurse include as a reason for a client to withhold the

blurred vision, visual disturbances such as blurred vision or yellow vision may be evidence of digoxin toxicity

a client who is on haloperidol (Haldol) at bed time also receives benztropine Cogentin at the same time the nurse instruct the client that the benztropine is given to..

combat extrapyramidal side effects

a client is treated with lorazepam for status epilepticus what effects of Lorazepam does the nurse consider therapeutic

depresses the CNS

primary health care provider prescribes two units of packed red blood cells for a client who is bleeding before a blood Administration what is the nurses priority

determining proper typing and cross matching of blood

a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving an intravenous infusion what should the nurse do first if the IV infusion infiltrates

discontinue the infusion

metoprolol

dizziness with strenuous activity

anti dementia drugs

donepezil, rivastigmine, galantamine, tacrine, mantine