Gout is difficult to accurately diagnosis; traditionally this disorder has been diagnosed by physician review of clinical signs (testing of joint fluid) and symptoms. It is unknown whether diagnostic imaging tests are reliable diagnostic tools for gout. The purpose of this diagnostic imaging tests (dual emission computerized tomography and plain x-ray) in 50 patients, 18 or older that have a confirmed diagnosis of gout currently being treated at SBUH. The 50 patients will first have an x-ray then the dual emission computerized tomography test. _pilot study is to compare the accuracy of different Hypothesis: There will be significant differences in the diagnostic accuracy of clinical signs (testing of joint fluid) and symptoms diagnostic methods and diagnostic imaging testing methods (dual emission computerized tomography and plain x-ray)? Design: Methods: sampling: data collection: data analysis: Would this study have inclusion/exclusion criteria: justify response?

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An Independent Nurse Prescriber needs to prescribe treatment for an uncomplicated genital chlamydial infection, due to budget constraints she needs to prescribe the cheaper regime. The two treatment choices she has are between doxycycline or azithromycin.  The respective dosages are: Doxycycline 100mg bd for seven days                        Or Azithromycin 1g stat                                         The doxycycline costs £2.32 for a pack of 8 100mg capsules and the azithromycin costs £8.95 for a pack of 4 250mg capsules. What would be the exact saving the nurse would make if she prescribes the cheaper regime?  units £ and pence

Drag each item to the correct box based on whether it is a contraindication, caution, or neither for the administration of ipratropium. Contraindication Caution Neither Ipratropium E Drug allergy to atropine E Diagnosis of narrow-angle glaucoma E Diagnosis of prostate enlargement = Allergy to soy = Drug allergy to ipratropium = Allergy to peanuts

2:58 º coursera.org/learn/pat + ℗ Lesson 2 Quiz Back . Graded Quiz 15 min 10 total points English Due Jun 23, 11:59 PM -04 5. Common tools used in root cause 1 point analysis include: Swim lane diagram 5-Whys Fish bone diagram Process Map ○ All of the above 6. The Joint Commission requires hospitals to conduct a Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) every 1 point 6 months 12 months 18 months ○ As needed ||| O <

Directions: Prepare the following strength solutions:  360 mL of 1/4 strength Ensure tube feeding through a percutaneous endoscopic (PEG) tube over 4 hours. The nurse would add  mL of water to  mL of tube feeding to get 360 mL of 1/4 strength tube feeding.

A 57 year old male presented to the Tulane Emergency department at 4:00 AM with the acute onset of right-sided facial drooping, speech slurring, and difficulty with lifting his right upper extremity.  Upon presentation, he is unable to communicate with medical staff, as he cannot get any words out; when asked about his birthday, he attempted to speak but was unable to produce any words, but he was able to write his birthdate down correctly when asked to do so. He was unable to lift his right arm, turn his head toward the right side, or   He has a strong history of heart issues, dating back to his 40’s when he suffered from a myocardial infarction (heart attack) which required two stents placed in his left anterior descending (LAD) artery. He was prescribed Plavix (Clopidogrel) and aspirin 80 mg daily after his heart attack, and he was advised to stop smoking.  He had successfully stopped smoking for 2 months prior to restarting. He currently smokes 2 packs of Marlboro Menthol Light…

A 45-year-old female was brought to the Emergency Department by ambulance at 8 AM. Upon awakening, the patient's husband noticed she had an unsteady gait and her speech was slurred. When they went to bed the night before, at 11 PM, the patient had no deficits. A head CT was negative for abnormalities. The patient’s condition continued to deteriorate, and she required intubation and mechanical ventilation. TPA was not administered. The patient was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit for a diagnosis of ischemic stroke. On day three, the patient stabilized enough to be extubated and removed from the ventilator. However, she was responsive only to painful stimuli. On day five, the physician ordered a surgical consult for insertion of a feeding tube and to begin tube feedings. The husband is distraught and confused, stating he does not think his wife would want to live like this. On day seven, the Nurse Manager arranges a family meeting with the husband, the patient’s parents, the…

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A 45-year-old female was brought to the Emergency Department by ambulance at 8 AM. Upon awakening, the patient's husband noticed she had an unsteady gait and her speech was slurred. When they went to bed the night before, at 11 PM, the patient had no deficits. A head CT was negative for abnormalities. The patient’s condition continued to deteriorate, and she required intubation and mechanical ventilation. TPA was not administered. The patient was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit for a diagnosis of ischemic stroke. On day three, the patient stabilized enough to be extubated and removed from the ventilator. However, she was responsive only to painful stimuli. On day five, the physician ordered a surgical consult for insertion of a feeding tube and to begin tube feedings. The husband is distraught and confused, stating he does not think his wife would want to live like this. On day seven, the Nurse Manager arranges a family meeting with the husband, the patient’s parents, the…