Pnr 309 Test 2 Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

What is a complication of hypothyroidism? {Ans: Myxedema - accumulation of hydrophilic mucopolysaccharides in dermis and other tissues. If untx, can lead to coma.}Causes of hemorrhoids: {Ans: chronic constipation/straining, inadequate fibre intake, pregnancy (contractions), chronic liver disease.}Toxic goitre {Ans: A goitre that produces excess thyroid hormone}The nurse is caring for a client admitted with type 2 diabetes who asks the nurse what "type 2" means. Which of the following statements is the best response by the nurse? a)"With type 2 diabetes, the body of the pancreas becomes inflamed." b)"With type 2 diabetes, insulin secretion is decreased and insulin resistance is increased." c)"With type 2 diabetes, the client is totally dependent on an outside source of insulin." d)"With type 2 diabetes, the body produces autoantibodies that destroy B-cells in the pancreas." {Ans: B}Causes/etiology of PUD {Ans: excess acid secretion, antacid use, NSAID use, bacteria}Treating nephropathy: {Ans: BP mgmt (ACE inhib or angiotensin II R antagonists), dialysis, transplantation (can last 5y)}