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Type 1 diabetes results from: 

Long-acting insulin analogs are primarily useful for: 

What does eAG stand for in the context of A1C test results? 

What is the range of A1C percentage levels defined for healthy populations aged 40–59 years? 

A CVA, cerebrovascular accident, is brain damage that occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted.  This can be caused by a blockage or because of a ruptured blood vessel.  What is another term for CVA?

The provider orders an IV administration of tPA (Alteplase) for stroke patient. The patient weighs 187 pounds.   Order:  0.9mg/kg not to exceed 90mg. Bolus:  Administer 10% of total dose over 1 minute. Infuse remaining dose over 60 minutes. The pharmacist provides a vial containing Alteplase 100mg in 100mL for infusion.   Use numerical values to answer questions, do not write out values (i.e.: use 2, not two). Round each answer to the nearest 10th if needed.    A)  What is the total dose in mg of tPA the patient should receive? [answer1] B)  What is the bolus dose in mg of tPA that will be administered? [answer2] C)  At what rate in mL/hr will the nurse set the infusion pump to administer the remaining tPA dose over the prescribed time frame? [answer3]

The patient asks the nurse, “How did they determine I have Cushing Syndrome? I cannot recall how the diagnosis was made.” Which statement will the nurse include in the response? 

What can lead to the formation of kidney stones in the urinary tract? 

Use the following information to answer questions #33-#35 The nurse cares for a patient following a right total knee arthroscopy due to osteoarthritis. The patient arrives on the orthopedic unit. The nurse performs an initial assessment, initiates provider orders, and develops a plan of care. 

What happens when there’s insufficient insulin in the body?