Nurs 5461 Management Quiz 1 27 Correctly Answered Questions Latest Update

Unexpected increase in platelets {Ans: in 50% of pt's this means malignancy is present.}Pheochromocytoma (uncommon) {Ans: can cause HTN. S/S tachy, palpitations, diaphoresis with severe HAs. tumors can be found on adrenals (most common), pituitary or mediastinum.}MVC 103-160 {Ans: Macrocytic. B12 deficiency or Folate deficiency. (ETOH, vegan, low gastric juices). ALWAYS CHECK B12 & FOLATE LEVELS}Hypertensive urgency {Ans: BP >180/120 WITHOUT end organ damage. does NOT need to go to hospital. check for proteinuria and get BMP. For immediate decrease give lasix (if overloaded) or PO clonidine 0.2mg PO once.}Serotonin {Ans: the main mood hormone}Paroxetine (paxil) + Aricept {Ans: give a low dose of paroxetine because the effects will be increased.}