Робочий аркуш «Медсестринство в терапії та хірургії: нервова, ендокринна та сечовидільна системи» з відповідями

Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis typically follows which event?

1. AA long course of antibiotics for pneumonia
2. BAn episode of bloody diarrhoea from food poisoning
3. CA kidney stone passed the week before
4. DA throat or skin infection a few weeks earlier

What is the normal intracranial pressure in a resting adult?

1. AAbout 80–100 mmHg
2. BAbout 40–60 mmHg
3. CAbout 5–15 mmHg
4. DAbout 20–30 mmHg

Які ознаки типові для синдрому Кушинга?

1. AВеликі обсяги розбавленої сечі з сильною спрагою
2. BНепереносимість холоду, повільний пульс, суха шкіра й дифузне випадіння волосся
3. CЦентральне збільшення маси тіла, кругле обличчя, тонка шкіра, висока глюкоза
4. DВтрата маси тіла, низький артеріальний тиск і потемніла шкіра

Why is levodopa combined with carbidopa (or benserazide)?

1. ATo prevent tolerance from developing to levodopa over time
2. BTo make levodopa cross into the brain more slowly and evenly
3. CTo stop levodopa being converted to dopamine outside the brain
4. DTo add a separate effect that reduces the resting tremor directly

After transsphenoidal pituitary surgery, which advice should the patient follow?

1. AAvoid blowing the nose, straining and bending forward
2. BBlow the nose often to clear any clots
3. CDrink through a straw to keep the nose clean
4. DLie completely flat for at least a week after surgery

A routine blood test shows a potassium of 6,4 mmol/L. The lab reports that the sample was haemolysed. The patient feels well. What should the nurse do?

1. AStart dialysis as soon as possible
2. BGive oral potassium supplements straight away
3. CInform the doctor and arrange an urgent repeat sample
4. DIgnore it, because haemolysis always gives a normal result

A patient with myasthenia gravis is admitted with pneumonia. Which newly prescribed antibiotic should the nurse question?

1. AAmoxicillin
2. BCeftriaxone
3. CGentamicin
4. DBenzylpenicillin

A patient taking amiodarone has gained weight and feels tired and cold. Which blood test is most relevant?

1. AThyroid function tests
2. BSerum ferritin
3. CBlood alcohol level
4. DSerum amylase and lipase levels