Scheda di esercizi di Area medico-chirurgica: neurologica, endocrina e renale con soluzioni

What is an aura before a seizure?

1. AA lasting change in vision that is caused by long-term epilepsy
2. BThe confusion and sleepiness after a seizure ends
3. CA warning sensation, which is itself a small focal seizure
4. DA rash that appears after some antiepileptic drugs

Quale tipo di diabete è più spesso associato alla chetoacidosi diabetica (DKA)?

1. APrediabete
2. BDiabete di tipo 2 trattato solo con la dieta
3. CDiabete insipido
4. DDiabete di tipo 1

Which description fits a cluster headache?

1. AA throbbing headache on both sides after drinking coffee
2. BA mild band-like ache across both sides of the head
3. CSevere one-sided pain around the eye with a watery eye
4. DA slowly worsening headache over months with vomiting in the morning

A patient with severe vomiting and diarrhoea takes ramipril, furosemide and metformin. Which advice is correct?

1. AKeep taking everything as normal and drink less
2. BPause these medicines until eating and drinking again
3. CAdd ibuprofen to treat the abdominal cramps
4. DDouble the furosemide to prevent fluid retention

A patient has just started levetiracetam. Which side effect should the nurse teach them to report?

1. AChanges in mood, such as irritability, low mood or anger
2. BOrange discoloration of the urine
3. CSwelling and overgrowth of the gums around the teeth
4. DA persistent dry cough at night

Why is an ACE inhibitor often given to a patient with diabetes and albumin in the urine?

1. AIt stops the kidneys from passing so much urine at night
2. BIt protects the kidneys and reduces albumin loss
3. CIt lowers the blood glucose to normal
4. DIt raises potassium to protect the heart

A patient has fever, confusion, odd behaviour and a new seizure. Herpes simplex encephalitis is suspected. Which drug is usually started straight away?

1. AOral amoxicillin
2. BOral prednisolone
3. CIV aciclovir
4. DIV insulin

After a TURP, a patient on bladder irrigation has bladder spasms. The drainage has slowed and contains clots, and the bag holds less than the irrigant given. What should the nurse do first?

1. ATurn off the irrigation and leave the catheter alone
2. BSuspect a clot in the catheter and follow the protocol
3. CEncourage the patient to strain to pass the clots
4. DGive an antispasmodic and recheck in four hours