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Do you or someone you know have been diagnosed with diabetes? Has there been a health teaching relevant to diabetic recipes? Diabetes is a chronic disease that imposes health risks to those affected by it. Diabetic meal preparation is one of the components of managing this disease. This book discusses the basic concepts about diabetes such that the reader will get an understanding about the meaning of diabetes, its classification, pathophysiology, causes, signs and symptoms. The different food nutrients and their role in the human body is also discussed. Diabetic recipes are accompanied with colorful pictures to encourage the reader to cook and prepare with confidence. An appendix regarding food values is located at the end of the book to provide the reader with information regarding the food that is being prepared and eaten. The chapters in this book are: Chapter 1 Understanding Prediabetes Chapter 2 The Definition and Classifications of Diabetes Mellitus Chapter 3 The Pathophysiology, Causes, Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus Chapter 4 Food Nutrients: Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins, Vitaminds and Minerals Chapter 5 Managing Diabetis Mellitus with Diet Chapter 6 Diabetic Recipes Appendix Food Values of Foods

Fractal artwork is a modern art piece that seems to have been popular in this period of our lives. It was developed from mathematical formulas that create forms and structure in a repetitive scale. It is constantly being revised and developed by experts. Creating fractal is not always easy as it requires basic understanding of the mathematical formulas that are used in the software. A tutorial is necessary in order to become successful in doing so. A person exploring this type of software needs to manipulate the formulas, change color sequences, and render it. Artists used fractal software in order to come up with forms and colors appealing to the senses. The interpretation and meaning of each artwork differ from one artist to another. Seemingly, the art collector can have their own interpretation of the fractal artwork based on the interpretation of the artist. This book contains 48 fractal images that have links to different websites. The reader is encouraged to examine, appreciate, and be pleased by them. The fractal images are also available for purchase in prints and canvass.

Fractal artwork is a modern art piece that seems to have been popular in this period of our lives. It was developed from mathematical formulas that create forms and structure in a repetitive scale. It is constantly being revised and developed by experts. Creating fractal is not always easy as it requires basic understanding of the mathematical formulas that are used in the software. A tutorial is necessary in order to become successful in doing so. A person exploring this type of software needs to manipulate the formulas, change color sequences, and render it. Artists used fractal software in order to come up with forms and colors appealing to the senses. The interpretation and meaning of each artwork differ from one artist to another. Seemingly, the art collector can have their own interpretation of the fractal artwork based on the interpretation of the artist. This book contains 283 fractal images. Enjoy!

Are you getting ready for the NCLEX-RN? Need a quick refresher course? Test takers for the NCLEX-RN have gone through a multitude of cognitive tests to evaluate retention and learning. Much of the questions that were encountered require critical thinking, common sense and general information. Critical thinking is developed through a series of cognitive operation inside the brain. Each test taker is unique from each other in regards to cognitive and psychological aspects. The success rate in passing the NCLEX-RN depends upon various factors such as mental preparedness, memory, judgment, positive thinking and general health. This volume series will provide the reader the needed tools for a successful review. It does not guarantee passing the NCLEX-RN nor an encounter of similar question during the examination. This Volume 1 book reviewer contains 100 questions with rationale for the Fundamentals of Nursing, 157 questions for Anatomy and Physiology, 230 questions for the medical terminologies and 210 questions for the medical abbreviations. Answer key is located at the end of the book. Index is available in the paperback version.

Are you preparing for the USMLE or NCLEX-RN? or another type of test? or perhaps a recall of what was learned about pathology, diagnoses and treatment procedures? Healthcare and medical professionals are equipped with knowledge regarding an array of diseases, their diagnoses and treatments. Medical terminologies such as hallux abducto valgus, condylomata acuminata, teleangiectasia, TUMT, pachymetry, perimetry, guttate psoriasis, PUVA, HONK, etc..are discussed in this book. A non medical person who arrives in a clinic or a hospital have enough expectation that the nurse, physician and other medical personnel are knowledgeable about medical cases; and that her or his question will have an answer that will provide a better understanding or clarification about his or her health dilemma or confusion. This book contains information about the different diseases of the body, their diagnoses and treatments as well as medical abbreviations. There are series of tests (pretest, chapter tests and post test) to assist the reader.

Are you preparing for the NAPLEX, USMLE or the NCLEX-RN? Perhaps a busy healthcare professional who wants to brush up your cognitive skills related to pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics? Or a client who wants to be well informed about drugs and medications? Drugs are everywhere. We take it with or without a prescription. Have we stopped to think about the synergistic action or concurrent usage of these drugs that we are taking? Even OTC like NSAID, if not taken with meals or on a full stomach can cause GI ulceration. Concurrent use of MAOI with symmetrel may cause hypertensive crisis. There is a lot more to learn from these drugs. The intention of this book is to provide the simplest method of reviewing the major drugs that are prescribed and administered in the healthcare profession. It covers the specific drugs for the different body systems. It is presented with definitions, classes, pharmacodynamic, drug interactions, side effects, adverse reactions and healthcare responsibilities. There are chapter quizzes and tests. The author utilized the essential information from rigorous hours of research to prepare the reader for an examination or for review in general.

Of the many illnesses particularly common and problematic in older adults that health care providers need to address are Alzheimer's disease and Diabetes Mellitus. The intention of this book is to educate the layperson and care providers about Alzheimer's disease and Diabetes Mellitus, and support her or him in moving towards a more effective role in managing the condition. This includes the many important interactions with medical professionals as well as other providers in the vast industry of diagnosis, services, supplements and information for both Diabetes and Alzheimer's disease. On the other hand, it is also my intention to provide readily accessible and useful information for medical professionals and other helping individuals such as family members, to support them effectively interacting with and assisting individuals with Alzheimer's disease and Diabetes Mellitus or at risk for these conditions. In order to do so, this book provides substantial technical information about the body, its normal functions and how they are affected by Alzheimer's disease and Diabetes Mellitus, the symptomatology and considerable practical advice regarding treatment and home care management. Some individuals reading the book will want to pursue all of these areas with equal intensity; others may find their needs focus more heavily on the nature of the disease itself or how to manage it. The Introduction and Table of Contents will assist readers in choosing whether to read the material from cover to cover or to focus upon particular issues covered in the various chapters. The Searchable nature of e-books will also assist readers to look up a particular topic of interest or importance to them. The reader should feel free to choose the sections of the text of greatest relevance and usefulness to you. The first 3 chapters of this medical book discuss biological and cognitive changes in aging as well as the theories that explain the occurrence of aging. Chapters 4 to 13 focus and discuss important information about Alzheimer's disease while chapters 14 to 24 focus on Diabetes Mellitus.

Do you sometimes feel dizzy when you get up from bed? Have you got seasonal allergies? An episode of diarrhea after drinking milk? Perhaps a sensation of tingling and numbness in your fingers? Or frequent fatigue and headaches that are distributed throughout the day? Do not ignore these symptoms. They happen for a reason. Human beings adapt to their environment. Such adaptation makes them prone to diseases. Signs and symptoms are ways and means in which the body manifest an alteration in its composition. It may have been due to infection, cancer or toxic agents. Inflammatory changes occur as a primal response. Find out more about the common and rare symptoms that are manifested in our body through this book. It will provide the reader with sufficient information to do self care and seek professional help if needed. Each of the symptoms are presented according to the system of the body where it occurs. A connection between each of the symptoms and the different types of body disorders that causes it are explained in detail. The chapters in this book are: Chapter 1: Signs and Symptoms in the Abdominal Cavity Chapter 2: Signs and Symptoms in the Thoracic Cavity Chapter 3: Signs and Symptoms in the Cranial Cavity Chapter 4: Signs and Symptoms in the Integumentary System Chapter 5: Signs and Symptoms in the Neuromuscular System Chapter 6: Signs and Symptoms in the Skeletal System Chapter 7: Signs and Symptoms in the Genitourinary System Chapter 8: Signs and Symptoms in the Sensory Organs Chapter 9: Signs and Symptoms in the Neck, Mouth and Face Chapter 10: Signs and Symptoms in the Extremities Chapter 11: Signs and Symptoms in the Lymphatic System Chapter 12: Signs and Symptoms in the Hematological System

Practical Nursing, also known in California and Texas, as Vocational Nursing is a booming profession in the United States of America. A person who practices this profession is called an LPN or LVN. To be an LPN or LVN requires at least one year training in both classroom and clinical supervision in a medical facility and passing the NCLEX-PN licensure examination. An LPN and LVN is hired to care for people who are sick, injured, convalescent, or disabled under the direction and supervision of registered nurses and physicians. LPNs and LVNs are generalists and can work in any area of health care such as nursing homes, doctor's offices, and home care. This review book for the NCLEX-PN comes in volumes presented in outline format to enable easier retention of facts and faster conceptualization. Each chapter of the book contains tests and quizzes to enable the reader to evaluate their knowledge and comprehension of the various subject areas. An answer key is located at the end of the book. In this particular volume, the concepts related to pediatric nursing are tackled. Additional volumes will be published in the coming months. These concepts include definition of the different diseases and body conditions, assessment and data collection, diagnosis and treatment, and nursing management.

What are Nursing Procedures? Are they limited to RNs? There are hundreds of nursing procedures that a nurse should know, and more of these procedures are continually created as new technologies are implemented in the field of healthcare. Research has shown that majority of these nursing procedures are never performed by an individual nurse due to the many divisions of the nursing profession. A nurse who works in a geriatric clinic may never participate in cardiac catheterization or a utilization review nurse may never perform an OASIS assessment. In the ever changing and dynamic provision of healthcare, a nurse may attain practice experience or continuing education in some nursing procedures that he or she has never performed. This volume series presents medical information to nurses and allied healthcare professionals who are continuously implementing various nursing procedures. Techniques in implementing nursing procedures may vary from one institution to another. It is up to the discretion of the reader to follow the institutional policies for implementing the different nursing procedures presented in this volume series. There are short tests and quizzes located at the end of every chapter. The contents were acquired through rigorous research and are not intended to substitute for the knowledge and skills of the reader.

Do you have a lesion in your skin that won't go away? Is there a growing pigmented nevi? Or rashes that become itchy during the night? Any anomaly in the skin gets noticed right away. It can strike our self esteem and make us feel embarrassed. There are different types of skin lesions such as papules, macules, moles, blisters and vesicles. Skin cancer can arise from a pigmented nevi. Shingles have blisters that follow the nerve pathways. These skin structures are not a part of our integumentary system. This book contains the facts regarding skin cancer, shingles, burns, pressure ulcers, skin cuts and the different classification of skin lesions and wounds. It also contains information regarding causes, diagnostic procedures, treatments and caring for the different skin conditions. The main goal is to make the reader more informed. The chapters in this book are: Chapter 1: Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin Chapter 2: Skin Integrity Chapter 3: Skin Lesions and Skin Wounds Chapter 4: Wound Healing Chapter 5: Skin Wounds: Intervention, Treatment, Care and Recovery Chapter 6: Skin Cancer Lesions: Interventions, Treatment, Care and Recovery Chapter 7: Shingles Lesions: Intervention, Treatment, Care and Recovery Chapter 8: Pressure Ulcer Lesions and Wounds: Intervention, Treatment, Care and Recovery Chapter 9: Burn Lesions and Wounds: Intervention, Treatment, Care and Recovery

Are you caring for someone with the Alzheimer's disease? Or you may want to know the facts? There has been a great number of occurrences of this disease among older adults. Their caregivers struggle the most. Cure and treatment is a mystery. Symptoms are treated but not cured. Research continues to find ways to battle this disease. It has been misunderstood by most of us. For the meantime, home care is an option. Though it seems difficult to manage the disease at home, a deeper meaning of compassion and care coexists there. This book aims to provide the important facts about the Alzheimer's disease and the management of it's symptoms in a home care setting. The chapters in this book are: Chapter 1 - Defining and Classifying Alzheimer's Disease Chapter 2 - Possible Causes and the Mechanism of Alzheimer's Disease Chapter 3 - Stages and Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Chapter 4 - Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Chapter 5 - Managing the Safety of a Person with Alzheimer's Disease Chapter 6 - Managing the Care of Bodily Symptoms through Prescribed Medications Chapter 7 - Managing and Intervening the Behavioral Symptoms Chapter 8 - Effectively Communicating to a Person with the Alzheimer's Disease Chapter 9 - Managing the Activities of Daily Living Chapter 10 - Basic Home Care Management

Drugs and medications is the main approach for treating the majority of diseases and conditions that occur in a medical client. The chemical components of a specific drug act on the body either locally or systemically producing the needed therapeutic effects. The administration of drugs not only provides therapeutic effects but also can produce adverse reactions or side effects that may injure or impair the overall integrity of a client. This book contains practice questions and, at least equally important, rationales covering clinical Pharmacology, which includes Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, drug classification, drug interactions, and adverse reactions. This book is ideal for new graduates in the medical field who will be taking a licensure or certification examination that contains questions related to clinical Pharmacology or drugs and medications. It can be effectively used as well by nurses, physical therapist, pharmacologists, medical assistants, and healthcare professionals in various fields taking an examination or simply wishing to brush up on or enhance their knowledge and increase confidence. Students in the medical field can also use it as a reviewer for other examinations and questions, which cover a general topic about classes of medications, their therapeutic effects, adverse reactions, and drug interactions. Sample Questions: 1. A 41-year-old male client was prescribed cholinergic agonist to relieve his symptoms. His diagnosis was also checked before administering the drug. Based on the prescription, which of the following conditions does the client have? (a. atonic bladder b. cataract c. cranial nerve injury d. all of the above) 2. A 40-year-old client with septicemia is to receive 150 mg of mefenamic acid and 225 mg of streptomycin. The available dose is 100 mg/mL for mefenamic acid and 125 mg/mL for streptomycin. What will be the required dose for each medication? (a. 1.8 ml mefenamic acid and 1.25 ml streptomycin b. 1.5 ml mefenamic acid and 1.8 ml streptomycin c. 1.25 ml mefenamic acid and 1.7 ml streptomycin d. 1.3 ml mefenamic acid and 2.12 ml streptomycin) 3. A 43-year-old client taking ramipril (Altace) was provided with discharge instruction. Which of the following statements from the client implies understanding? (a. "Sun exposure is bad for me" b. "My potassium level can go up with this drug" c. "I should drink more water" d. "Weight gain is a normal occurrence with this drug") 4. Epoetin alfa was administered to a client with normocytic anemia. Which of the following adverse reactions can occur? (a. prostration b. dependent rubor c. sciatica d. hypotension) 5. Heparin was administered to a middle-aged client. Which of the following exemplifies the action of this drug? (a. inactivates factor X b. activates antithrombin III c. dissolves blood clot d. inactivates clotting factor) See the Answers inside...

Do you or someone you know have a diagnosis of Diabetes ? Has the process of monitoring the blood sugar been taught? or even the procedure for self administering insulin injections? Has there been a diet regimen that was prescribed to stabilize the glucose fluctuations? Or perhaps an exercise program that aims to reduce weight? Diabetes is a chronic condition that disrupts the aging process. It destroys a happy lifestyle and threatens to injure the human body. People actively engaging in self-care manage their blood sugar levels and keep diabetes from disrupting their happy lifestyle. This book disseminates the information needed to manage the chronic condition of diabetes for older adults. It covers the fundamentals of diabetes such as classifications and differentiation, causes and risks, pathophysiology, diagnostic tests, treatment modalities, diet regimen, beginners exercises, diabetic recipes with pictures, nutrient values of foods, normal process of aging, reading food labels and so much more... The chapters in this book are: Chapter 1: The Biological Changes in the Aging Process Chapter 2: The Cognitive Changes in the Aging Process Chapter 3: The Theories of aging Chapter 4: Understanding Pre-diabetes Chapter 5: The Definition and Classification of Diabetes Mellitus Chapter 6: The Pathophysiology, Causes and Signs and Symptoms Of Diabetes Mellitus Chapter 7: The Complications of Diabetes Mellitus Chapter 8: Diagnosing Diabetes Mellitus Chapter 9: Managing Diabetes Mellitus with Medications Chapter 10: The Food Nutrients: Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Vitamins and Minerals Chapter 11: Managing Diabetes Mellitus with Diet Chapter 12: Diabetic Recipes with Pictures Chapter 13: Managing Diabetes Mellitus with Activities and Exercises Chapter 14: Managing Diabetes Mellitus with Lifestyle Modification Appendix: Food Values of Common Foods

Do you have an impairment in your body's ability to regulate blood pressure? Has there been a diagnosis? Hypertension is a condition where symptoms usually appear at a later stage. When this happen, some organs in the body become injured. Symptoms are manifested such as epistaxis and severe headache. There are ways and means to prevent this from happening. One of which is to manage the condition by taking an active part in self care. This book will provide a better understanding about blood pressure, its preventive techniques and symptom management. The chapters in this book are: Chapter 1: The Heart and Blood Pressure Chapter 2: Regulation of Blood Pressure Chapter 3: The Physical factors in the Body that Affects Blood Pressure Chapter 4: Drugs and Medications for Blood Pressure Chapter 5: High Blood Pressure: Facts About Hypertension Chapter 6: Low Blood Pressure: Facts About Hypotension Chapter 7: Measuring Your Own Blood Pressure Chapter 8: Blood Pressure Management

The path to being a medical assistant requires successfully passing academic requirements and a certification examination. The American Association of Medical Assistant (AAMA) awards Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registry of Medical Assistants of the American Medical technologists (RMA/AMT) awards Registered Medical Assistant, and National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) awards National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA).This reviewer provides questions with rationales encompassing medical terminologies, basic anatomy and physiology, medical law and ethics, professional communication and correspondence, human relations and psychology, bookkeeping, credit and collection, medical records and office management, insurance and encoding, computers and office machines, laboratory procedures, medication and pharmacology, emergencies and first aid, and examination room techniques. Rationales are direct and concise for each question to facilitate better understanding. While intended for certification examination, it can also be used as a medical reviewer for students in the healthcare profession.What's inside this reviewer? Sample questions:1. The medical assistant is about to inject 5 ml drug solution to a healthy patient. Which of the following is best to do? (a. use a large syringe b. use a large needle c. divide into half d. administer in deltoid area e. none of the above)2. A pregnant patient's urine sample was collected. Which of the following will be analyzed from the urine? (a. fetal aminase b. human chorionic gonadotropin c. estrogen sediments d. progesterone sediments e. none of the above)3. The medical assistant was ordered to perform a venipuncture. Which of the following is best for this type of procedure? (a. select the site by appearance of the vein b. select the site by feel of the vein c. do not substitute another vacuum tube if it is not filling properly d. tubes containing preservatives should not be allowed to fill to the exhaustion of the vacuum e. all of the above)4. The medical assistant is completing a bank statement for reconciliation. Which of the following action is appropriate for this type of task? (a. adding service charges to the checkbook balance b. deducting outstanding checks from the check book balance c. deducting deposits from the checkbook balanced that were not included in this statement d. all of the above)5. Some patients arrive late and some spend time longer with the doctor. Which of the following office appointment system is appropriate for these types of patients? (a. wave system b. time specified system c. open office hours system d. fixed system e. none of the above)6. An angry patient called and cannot be appeased about the amount of service fees. Which of the following course of action is best for this type of patient? (a. to call back at the end of office hours b. take the patient's phone number and promise a return call c. instruct the patient to write a letter to the doctor d. encourage the patient to appeal to his insurance agency)7. A patient with astigmatism is reading the Snellen eye chart. Which of the following distance allows a patient with normal vision to read the symbol or letters of the second line? (a. 100 feet b. 200 feet c. 300 feet d. 50 feet e. none of the above)8. Adjustment can be made to a patient's account on a case-to-case basis. Which of the following circumstances facilitate adjustment? (a. amount is equal to the expected charge b. patient's responsibility is the same as the charge c. professional courtesy d. amount is withheld)9. Coordination of benefits (COB) clause exists in majority of insurance policies. Which of the following exemplify the purpose of this clause? (a. prevent duplication of benefits for similar medical expense b. prevent benefits from being written off c. enable benefits to be paid by the insurance agency d. ensure that benefits is coordinated from patient to doctor)Answers inside.

Mental disorders primarily occur due to overwhelming anxiety and stressful situations. Understanding the causation is never clear cut as different factors interplay in its development. Diagnostic methods have evolved and been utilized with the conceptualization, classification, and naming of different mental disorders. These methods and testing techniques are essential in forming diagnoses and possible treatment plans. The treatment for a specific mental disorder is often the combination of therapy and psychopharmacology. Therapy, like psychopharmacology, has evolved introducing more structured and systemic method for resolving mental disorders. Psychotropic medication alone is complex with further study continually being required as yet newer generations of drugs are introduced by the ever expanding pharmaceutical industry. This book contains information on a topic-by-topic and chapter-by-chapter basis. The practice questions at the end of the book are presented for the readers with rationales broadly and explicitly covering mental health, behavioral science, and psychiatry. Topics presented in the chapters of the book include psychotropic medication, coping mechanisms, crisis intervention, neuropsychiatry, theories of growth and development, childhood and developmental disorders, anxiety disorders, affective disorders, cognitive disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse disorders, schizophrenia, sexual disorders, somatoform disorders, dissociative disorders, abuse, psychotherapy, therapeutic techniques of communication, legal and ethical issues, and other important topics. Sample questions from the comprehensive test section of the book: 1. A female client with conversion disorder is attending therapy for the first time. She complained of right eye blindness. In developing a treatment plan for this client, which of the following should be considered? (a. permanent right eye blindness will occur unconsciously to the client if more stress is added b. the client lacks will power to resolve symptoms c. it is best to ignore the client's complaints d. the client's right eye blindness is an evidence of disturbed personality) 2. The mental health professional is assessing clients with somatoform disorders and psychophysiologic disorders. The clients have been cooperative with their treatment plans. Which of the following best differentiates psychophysiologic disorders from somatoform disorders? (a. actual tissue changes b. restriction of client's ability to perform activities c. the emotional cause d. the feeling of being ill or sick) 3. A client is at risk for alcohol withdrawal syndrome. She has been attempting to remain sober but has relapsed every year. The signs of alcohol withdrawal will be evident within which of the following time periods? (a. after 72 hours b. after 7 hours c. after 7 days d. after 2 to 3 weeks)

The intention of this book is to provide the simplest method of reviewing the major drugs that are prescribed and administered in the healthcare profession. It covers the specific drugs for the different body systems. It is presented with definitions, classes, pharmacodynamic, drug interactions, side effects, adverse reactions and healthcare responsibilities. There are quizzes and tests in all chapters. The author utilized the essential information from rigorous hours of research to prepare the reader for an examination or for review in general. This book also serves as a handbook and guide for readers interested in drugs and medications or students taking Pharmacology classes. Some questions require a healthcare professional to determine the number of drops of solution that will be infused per minute. This is a question regarding clients who are hooked up to IV solutions. The standard formula for drops/min is: V df / hrs x 60 mins where V = volume of solution, df = drop factor, and hrs = duration in hours. Example: A burn patient has a prescription of 120 cc of IV antibiotic within 30 minutes using a drop factor of 20 cc. One of the staff nurses saw the prescription and asks the charge nurse how many drops should she run per minute. The charge nurse said 80 drops per minute. Solution: Volume = 120 cc, drop factor = 20 and duration in hours = 30 minutes Therefore: 120 x 20 = 2400 / 30 = 80 drops per minute.

Cases of cardiovascular disorders among the older adult population have been increasing constantly. The cardiovascular system weakens through time as aging cells prevail. The nurse caring for a geriatric client needs to have a broad understanding about cardiovascular diseases, their causation, diagnostic procedures, symptoms, and treatment. This text will help you become more qualified and certified to provide care for this wave of baby boomers both by better equipping you to take and pass the gerontological nursing examination or general nursing, and by expanding your knowledge about the cardiovascular system through the rationales provided in the answers for the 202 questions. This book is not limited to future Gerontological Nurses (GN) only, it can be used by Practical Nurses (PN), student nurses, and RN (Registered Nurse) generalist. Sample Questions: 1. During a cardioversion, the gerontological nurse noticed the practical nurse place conductive pads on the chest of an older adult client below the right clavicle to the right of the sternum and in the midaxillary line on the left of the chest. What will be the best course of action for the nurse? (a. assist in properly positioning the pads b. demonstrate how to place the conductive pads c. turn on the ECG (electrocardiogram) recording strip d. connect the client's ECG cable to the converter) 2. An 84 year old client suspected with heart failure is scheduled for BNP (brain natriuretic peptide) test, BUN (blood urea nitrogen) test, thyroid function test, and ECG (electrocardiogram). What will be the best course of action for the nurse? (a. proceed with the tests b. request to cancel thyroid function test because of its irrelevance c. request to cancel thyroid function test and BNP because of their irrelevance d. cancel to request all tests except ECG because of their irrelevance) 3. During the evaluation of an implanted pacemaker device from an older adult client, the nurse noticed that it detects noncardiac electrical events. It was interpreted as cardiac depolarization. Which of the following caused this finding? (a. infected heart tissue b. ungrounded equipment c. uncooperative client d. drug toxicity) 4. A morbidly obese older adult client was prescribed colesevelam (Welchol), atenolol (Tenormin), and metformin (Glucophage). What would be the best course of action for the nurse? (a. notify the doctor to cancel colesevelam due to unsafe drug interaction b. proceed administering the order c. notify the doctor to cancel metformin due to unsafe drug interaction d. question the order for colesevelam and atenolol due to unsafe drug interaction) 5. The nurse is developing care plan to a 66 year old client with hypertensive emergency. Which of the following goal is appropriate for the client? (a. decrease blood pressure by 50 % b. decrease blood pressure by 40 % c. decrease blood pressure by 32 % d. decrease blood pressure by 25 %) 6. Nicardipine (Cardene) was administered intravenously by the nurse to an older adult client with hypertensive crisis. When is the expected onset of this type of medication? (a. 1 to 2 minutes b. 3 to 4 minutes c. 5 to 10 minutes d. 12 to 15 minutes) The answers inside.

Are you preparing for the USMLE or the NCLEX-RN? or perhaps another type of test? or just trying to review your knowledge about the pathophysiology, diagnoses and treatment of different body disorders and diseases. Medical information is dynamic and it changes on a daily basis. It is essential to all healthcare professionals. It is also an inseparable tool in delivering quality of care. Sufficient knowledge regarding diagnosis, treatment and the disorder/disease at hand is a must for safety and quality. The volumes in this series and this particular book contain medical information that provides reference for healthcare professionals. Each volume presents a brief overview of anatomy and physiology, discussions about the pathophysiology of diseases with their common diagnostic procedures and treatment, a glossary with pronunciation guide, and quizzes/tests are located at the end of the book to assist the users of this text.

Are you preparing for the USMLE or the NCLEX-RN? or perhaps another type of test? or just trying to review your knowledge about the pathophysiology, diagnoses and treatment of different body disorders and diseases. Medical information is dynamic and it changes on a daily basis. It is essential to all healthcare professionals. It is also an inseparable tool in delivering quality of care. Sufficient knowledge regarding diagnosis, treatment and the disorder/disease at hand is a must for safety and quality. The volumes in this series and this particular book contain medical information that provides reference for healthcare professionals. Each volume presents a brief overview of anatomy and physiology, discussions about the pathophysiology of diseases with their common diagnostic procedures and treatment, a glossary with pronunciation guide, and quizzes/tests are located at the end of the book to assist the users of this text.

Do you or somebody you know have a diagnosis of diabetes? Is there a prescription for metformin or insulin? Did a nutritionist recommend a specific type of diet? Diabetes is a chronic condition caused by a defect in insulin production and insulin resistance in the cells. It continuously destroys the different body organs if it isn't managed appropriately. The most dreaded complications may occur if not prevented. This book is created to educate and encourage the reader to actively manage diabetes. The chapters in this book are: Chapter 1: Understanding Pre-diabetes Chapter 2: The Definition and Classification of Diabetes Mellitus Chapter 3: The Pathophysiology, Causes and Signs and Symptoms Of Diabetes Mellitus Chapter 4: The Complications of Diabetes Mellitus Chapter 5: Diagnosing Diabetes Mellitus Chapter 6: Managing Diabetes Mellitus with Medications Chapter 7: The Food Nutrients: Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Vitamins and Minerals Chapter 8: Managing Diabetes Mellitus with Diet Chapter 9: Diabetic Recipes with Pictures Chapter 10: Managing Diabetes Mellitus with Activities and Exercises Chapter 11: Managing Diabetes Mellitus with Lifestyle Modification Appendix: Food Values of Common Foods