EAQ cellular regeneration
What is the normal value of inspiratory reserve volume?
3 L
What would be the correct documentation for 8mm depth of edema?
4+
Estradiol is administered to post-menopausal women to treat hot flashes. This medication is slowly absorbed over...?
8 hours
Which type of hepatitis virus spreads through contaminated food and water?
HAV
Which type of immunoglobulin is present in tears, saliva, and breastmilk?
IgA
Which immunoglobulin crosses the placenta?
IgG
Which antibody forms first after exposure to an antigen?
IgM
Which antimicrobial medication acts on susceptible pathogens by inhibiting nucleic acid synthesis?
actinomycin
Which type of laser is used in the treatment of vascular and other pigmented lesions?
argon
Which medication may cause Reye syndrome in children?
aspirin
Which conditions may result from IgE antibodies on mast cells reacting with antigens?
asthma, hay fever
Which antihypertensive medication is contraindicated in lactating women?
atenolol
Which type of allergic skin condition is associated with immunological irregularity, asthma, and allergic rhinitis?
atopic dermatitis
Which mediation used to treat acne has a bleaching effect?
benzoyl peroxide
Which catecholamine receptor is responsible for increased heart rate?
beta 1
Which cytokine is used to treat multiple sclerosis?
beta interferon
which organ is protected by microglial cells?
brain
What term refers to the Cowper gland?
bulbourethral gland
Which medication is derived from a natural source and may be prescribed for the treatment of osteoporosis?
calcitonin
Which sexually transmitted infection is caused by Chlamydia trachomatis?
cervicitis
Which fertility medication may potentially cause esophageal burns?
clomiphene
Behavior patterns of patients in late adolescence may include...?
concealed temper, consistent emotions
What is an adverse effect experienced by patients taking fertility medication for the first time?
constipation
What clinical manifestation is characterized by eczematous eruption with well-defined geometric margins?
contact dermatitis
Which hormone is formed from cholesterol?
cortisol
Which autoantigens are responsible for the development of Chron's disease?
crypt epithelial cells
Which teratogen causes masculinization of the female fetus?
danazol
What result could be expected when reviewing lab results of a patient diagnosed with AIDS?
decreased CD4T cells
Which clinical manifestation is seen in a male patient as a result of deficiency of gonadotropin?
decreased fertility
This layer of skin provides cells for wound healing
dermis
Which disorder is caused by deficiency of antidiuretic hormone?
diabetes insipidus
Which medication may cause gynecological malignancies in females?What
diethylstilbestrol
Which process would the IgD immunoglobulin found in human cord blood support?
differentiation of b lymphocytes
What medication is used to manage intrauterine fetal death and non-metastatic trophoblastic disease?
dinoprostone
Which test is used in the diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus?
direct immunofluorescence test
Which medication can cause malformations of the male external genitalia?
dutasteride
Why is a multi-drug regimen necessary for managing Hodgkin's disease?
each drug destroys the cancer at a different time in the cell cycle
Teratogens cause neural tube defects, meromelia, cleft lip, and enamel hypoplasia in which stage of pregnancy?
embryonic
Which leukocyte releases vasoactive amines during allergic reactions?
eosinophil
Which diseases may occur due to rickettsial infections?
epidemic typhus, rocky mountain spotted fever
Which type of cytokine is used to treat anemia secondary to chronic kidney disease?
erythropoietin
Which type of biopsy is required for removal of entire lesions of the skin?
excisional biopsy
This type of gland produces enzymes but not hormones
exocrine
Bell palsy is a complication of herpes zoster infection that can cause
facial paralysis
Which hormone levels do not require monitoring during the administration of menotropins for infertility?
gonadotropin releasing hormone
What effect would be seen if the fetus was exposed to a teratogen during the embryonic period?
gross malformations
What is an inborn error of metabolism that affects growth and development?
hunter syndrome
Which classic sign will the nurse observe in a patient with Addison's disease?
hyperpigmentation
A patient is admitted for adrenalectomy. Before their steroid replacement therapy is fully regulated, the nurse should monitor for which complication?
hypotension
Thinning of the subcutaneous layer increases the risk of developing...?
hypothermia
What age-related effect on the immune system occurs in the elderly population?
increased autoantibodies
What is the function of the limbic system?
influence emotional behavior
By what mechanism does ranitidine treat a gastric ulcer?
inhibiting histamine at H2 receptors
Which component of skin maintains optimal barrier function?
keratin
Which type of medication crosses the placenta
lipid soluble
Which medication may cause Ebstein anomaly as a teratogenic effect and is contraindicated in breastfeeding women?
lithium
What is the etiological factor of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus?
lithium therapy
The hormones of the endocrine system exert their action by which mechanism?
lock and key
In which components of the nephron unit does furosemide decrease fluid absorption?
loop of henle, distal tubules, proximal tubules
Which antipsychotic medications have the highest risk of causing tardive dyskinesia?
loxapine, haloperidol
Which part of the kidney senses changes in blood pressure?
macula densa
Which ovulation stimulant is derived from the urine of postmenopausal women?
menotropins
What medication is used to treat postpartum hemorrhage?
methylergonovine
Which over the counter medications are are used to treat vulvovaginal candidiasis?
miconazole, clotrimazole
Which medication that stimulates uterine contractions can be prescribed for the elective termination of pregnancy?
mifeprex
What PO medication activates uterine contractions and causes abortion?
mifepristone
What is the most widely used off-label medication for cervical ripening and enhancement of uterine muscle tone? (used to treat GERD)
misoprostol
Which adverse effects of fertility medications are consequences of their extended action?
multiple pregnancies, ovarian hyperstimulation
This type of immune cell attacks non-selectively on mutated and malignant cells?
natural killer cells
Which type of biopsy is preferred to find out the composition of a thyroid nodule?
needle biopsy
Carbamazepine is contraindicated during pregnancy but safe for lactating mothers because of the risk of...?
neural tube defects
Which medication is used to prevent pre-term labor?
nifedipine
Which medication could potentially cause the formation of abnormally small eyes or cleft lip in the newborn if used during pregnancy?
nitrofurantoin
What is the cause of jaundice in a patient with pancreatic cancer?
obstruction of the common bile duct by the pancreatic neoplasm
Which organism is a common opportunistic infection in patients diagnosed with HIV?
oropharyngeal candidiasis
What term describes bone loss that is greater than normal but less than that caused by osteoporosis?
osteopenia
Which part of the female reproductive system produces testosterone?
ovary
Which hormone causes ovulation, promotes lactation, and can be used to induce spontaneous abortions?
oxytocin
Which hormones are secreted by the posterior pituitary gland?
oxytocin, ADH
What term is used for the tip of the pyramid in the kidney?
papilla
Which viral infection will cause warts on the hands, feet, and genitals?
papillomavirus
Which substance is released in response to low serum levels of calcium?
parathyroid hormone
What would the nurse anticipate in the plan of care for a patient scheduled for adrenalectomy?
parenteral steroids
What role would norepinephrine perform in managing anaphylaxis?
peripheral vasoconstriction
What effect has resulted in the avoidance of tetracycline use in children under 8 years old?
permanent tooth discoloration
What is an adverse effect of clomiphene?
photophobia
What is a secondary cause of adrenal insufficiency?
pituitary tumor
Pediatric patients who are diagnosed with cystic fibrosis will experience...?
poor growth
Which structure of the penis is removed during circumcision?
prepuce
Which hormone has both inhibiting and releasing action?
prolactin
Which dermatological problem is treated by intralesional corticosteroids?
psoriasis
Which procedure involves the examination of the ureters and renal pelvis?
pyelogram
An erythropoietin deficiency is associated with
renal failure
Aminoglycosides can intensify the effect of skeletal muscle relaxants. Therefore, the nurse should observe patients receiving both for...?
respiratory depression
Which autoimmune disease can result in damage to the heart?
rheumatic fever
Which surgery is used to treat excessive sagging and wrinkling of skin?
rhytidectomy
Which antidepressant may be prescribed to a new mother diagnosed with depression?
sertraline, paroxetine
Which disease is caused by coronaviruses?
severe acute respiratory syndrome
What is the most common teratogenic effect associated with thalidomide?
shortened limbs
Which electrolyte deficiency triggers the secretion of renin?
sodium
Which hormone inhibits insulin and glucagon secretion?
somatostatin
varicoceles cause an elongation of veins in the...?
spermatic cord
Which type of organism is responsible for malaria?
sporozoa
punctual occlusion is performed after the administration of eyedrops to prevent what from occurring?
systemic absorption
Which hormone increases the rate of protein synthesis?
thyroxine
Term that describes the volume of air inhaled and exhaled with each breath
tidal volume
Which fungal infection is commonly referred to as "athlete's foot"?
tinea pedis
Which medication is responsible for neonatal hypoglycemia?
tolbutamide
Term that describes the maximum amount of air a patient's lungs may contain?
total lung capacity
What neurological manifestation is associated with hyperthyroidism?
tremors
Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is associated with systemic lupus erythematosus?
type 3
What teaching should the nurse include for doxorubicin?
urine will turn red
Which organism causes smallpox?
variola virus
