All of the following are common signs/symptoms of Hyperglycemia?

Excessive hunger

Increased thirst

Sweaty skin

Increased urine production

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : B,D

A.   Excessive hunger is more commonly associated with hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), not hyperglycemia.
B.   When blood sugar levels are high, the kidneys work overtime to filter out the excess glucose, leading to increased urination and dehydration. This causes increased thirst.
C.   Sweaty skin is more often associated with hypoglycemia or other conditions like anxiety.
D.   As mentioned above, the kidneys work harder to eliminate excess glucose, leading to increased urine production.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Acetaminophen is generally safe for people with asthma.
B. These medications can trigger asthma attacks in some people, especially those with aspirin- exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD). This is a condition where aspirin and other NSAIDs cause severe asthma symptoms.
C. Tap water itself is not a trigger for asthma attacks. However, contaminants in the water or the presence of mold can contribute to asthma symptoms.
D. Calcium carbonate is a common antacid and is generally safe for people with asthma.

A. Use the highest amount of oxygen available to administer to your patient B. Withhold the administration of oxygen to your patient at all times C. Titrate the Oxygen given by nasal cannula to sustain SpO2 between 88-92% D. Never use a Venturi mask with your COPD patient

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Over-oxygenation in COPD patients can suppress their respiratory drive, leading to carbon dioxide retention and respiratory acidosis.
B. Oxygen therapy is crucial for managing COPD exacerbations and improving quality of life.
C. The goal is to maintain oxygen saturation levels within this range to prevent hypoxemia without suppressing the respiratory drive.
D. Venturi masks can be used to deliver precise oxygen concentrations, which is often necessary for COPD patients.

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All of the following are common signs/symptoms of Hyperglycemia?

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You are teaching the patient about avoiding triggers which could cause an asthma attack to happen. Which of the following are potential triggers that you would instruct the patient with asthma to avoid?

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

In patients with COPD, the body adapts by no longer using Carbon Dioxide levels as the trigger to take a breath, and instead will use low Oxygen levels. As a nurse, what would be the proper way to apply oxygen therapy to your COPD patient?

Correct Answer is C

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