A patient in the clinic has calcium crystals that are associated with chronic gout. How does the professional document this finding?
a. Stones
b. Spurs
c. Tophi
d. Nodes
Answer: c. Tophi
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The nurse received an LPN/LVN license upon graduating from nursing school and passing the NCLEX-PN. After receiving a job, the nurse moved, and didn't notify the board of nursing
The nurse is cleaning out his wallet, and notices the original license expired two weeks ago. What actions must the nurse take? Select all that apply. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Notify the board of nursing, and arrange to renew the license. 2. Do not work as a nurse until the license is renewed. 3. Take the NCLEX-PN again. 4. Inform the employer of the lapse in licensure. 5. Pay a late fee in addition to normal costs of renewal.
Your 26-year-old female patient reports a history of herpes simplex type II infection. On physical examination, you note red blisters over the vulva region
When questioned about sexual activity, she explains that her partner uses a condom whenever her infectious blisters are present. The clinician should recognize: A. The herpes virus can be transmitted during the patient's asymptomatic periods B. If the lesions are herpes simplex type I, then the virus is not contagious C. Only herpes simplex type II infects the genital region, and it is always contagious D. When the blisters rupture, viral particles are transmitted to a sexual partner
A patient is having an echocardiogram with measurement of ejection fraction. The nurse realizes this diagnostic test will evaluate which of the following cardiac characteristics?
1. preload 2. afterload 3. contractility 4. cardiac output
What are the benefits of oral contraceptives outside of contraception?
1. Decrease in the number of hospitalizations for ectopic pregnancy 2. Treatment for blood clots 3. Prevention of stroke 4. Treatment for pelvic inflammatory disease