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Exam 2: NUR 2063 / NUR2063
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Essentials of Pathophysiology |
Study Guide Questions with Answers
| 100% Correct | Grade A -
Rasmussen


Question:
What is pregnancy induced hypertension/ preeclampsia?
Answer:
occurs when there is a rapid rise in arterial blood pressure associated with loss
of large amounts of protein in the urine




Question:
What are the characteristics with one who has pregnancy induced
hypertension/preeclampsia?
Answer:
proteinuria, weight gain, edema, arterial spasms in kidneys, brain and liver,
decreased renal flow and GFR, kidneys retain salt and water. If severe: can
cause convulsions, coma, renal failure, liver malfunction and hypertension

,Question:
What is hyperemesis gravidarum?
Answer:
excessive vomiting during pregnancy that is form response to large amounts
of HCG




Question:
What are the manifestations of hyperemesis gravidarium?
Answer:
dehydration, electrolyte imbalances hepatic or renal damage or death




Question:
What is the concern with chlamydial infections during labor and delivery?
Answer:
The mom can pass it onto the baby through vaginal delivery, potentially
causing optic issues in the newborn and blindness




Question:
What do we do to prevent chlamydial infections in the infant?
Answer:
Give antibiotic eyedrops right after birth prophylactically

,Question:
What is the problem with the hormone involved in gigantism?
Answer:
too much growth hormone




Question:
What is the pathophysiology behind gigantism?
Answer:
Occurs before skeletal plates fuse at the ends of bones. Leaves client with
increased risk for cardiac problems. The client will also be very tall.




Question:
What is the problem with the hormone involved in dwarfism?
Answer:
too little growth hormone




Question:
What is the pathophysiology behind dwarfism?
Answer:
It causes short stature, hypoglycemia, delayed dental eruption, thin hair, poor
nail growth, greater fat mass, decreased muscle mass, and delayed bone
formation and puberty. is congenital or idiopathic

, Question:
What is the problem with the hormone involved in acromegaly?
Answer:
too much growth hormone




Question:
What is the pathophysiology behind acromegaly?
Answer:
Occurs when the cells grow width wise amongst the bones




Question:
When does gigantism occur in the life span?
Answer:
childhood, before growth plates at ends of bones fuse




Question:
When does acromegaly occur during the life span
Answer:
adulthood, after fusing of growth plates

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