Question Gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) is due to multiple factors. Which of the following is a serious potential complication of GERD?
Answer
... [Show More] Esophageal Cancer
Question Hyperemesis gravidarum causes excessive nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. What can the mother expect to have if hyperemesis gravidarum is left untreated?
Answer Electrolyte imbalances and dehydration
Question Hyperglycemia is concerning when complications arise. Which disorder is related to breaking down fats for energy in patients with type 1 diabetes?
Answer Diabetic ketoacidosis
Question Which of the following symptoms describe complications of compartment syndrome?
Pain and tissue damage
Answer
Question A client diagnosed with heart failure reports to the healthcare provider a feeling of dizziness upon standing. What is the client describing?
Answer A symptom
Question Pyelonephritis is the infection of which of the following areas of the body?
Answer
Kidney
Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) is a problem with antidiuretic
Question hormone production. Which of the following electrolyte disorder associated with this condition?
Answer Hyponatremia
Question The client can expect which of the following concerns when infected with the herpes virus (HSV 1 or HSV 2)?
Answer
A recurrence of symptoms periodically
Question The client, diagnosed with cystitis, asks the health care provider why she seems to be susceptible to recurrent infections. Which of the following is true about cystitis?
Answer
Most cases are due to Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Question What are the clinical manifestations of hypothyroidism? (select all that apply)
Cold intolerance
Answer
Constipation
Bradycardia
Question What are the two main conditions responsible for chronic kidney disease?
Answer
Hypertension; diabetes
Question What causes diabetes insipidus?
Insufficient antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
Answer
Question What condition leads to an excessive amount of growth hormone (GH) released by the pituitary gland in adulthood after epiphyseal plates of the long bones have fused?
Answer acromegaly
Question What does dialysis do for the client with kidney disease?
Answer Removes fluid and wastes
Question
What is the difference between diabetes m ellitus type I and type II?
Answer Type I is the lack of insulin; Type II is insulin resistance
Question What is the main cause of first-time pancreatitis occurrences?
Answer Alcoholism [Show Less]