A man with a history of smoking has a bronchial biopsy showing that he normal
columnar ciliated epithelial cells have been replaced by stratified squamous epithelial
cells. The man is correctly told that this process could be reversed if he quits smoking -
ANSTrue
A patient has a long history of smoking. He has blood studies done because he is very
tired, short of breath, and just does not feel well. His blood gases reveal the following
findings: pH 7.3, HCO3 27 mEq/L, CO2 58mmHg. What is the interpretation of these
gases? - ANSrespiratory acidosis
A person arrives in the ER after a loss of consciousness and the development of
Kussmaul respirations. The individual has a history of diabetes and 2 days of vomiting
and diarrhea. The nurse practitioner suspects the person has - ANSmetabolic acidosis
A person reports severe diarrhea for 2 days. The nurse practitioner understands this
stimulates a - ANSincrease in antidiuretic hormone secretion
A person with a history of chronic lung disease arrives in the clinic with a 1-week history
of a productive cough, headache, and muscle twitching. The nurse practitioner suspects
the person is experiencing - ANSrespiratory acidosis
A person with chronic heart failure has edema in the lower legs and sacral area. The
nurse practitioner suspects this is due to an - ANSincrease in capillary hydrostatic
pressure
Active transport occurs across membranes that - ANShave receptors that are capable
of binding with the substances to be transported
Aging is associated with - ANSincreased cross-linking of collagen
Aging is the result of a genetically controlled development program or built-in self-
destructive processes - ANSTrue
Alcohol (ethanol) - ANSis metabolized via the microsomal p-450 oxidase pathway
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