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Final Exam: NUR2063 / NUR 2063
(Latest Update)
Essentials of Pathophysiology |
Review Questions & Answers | 100%
Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen


Question:
neutrophils
Answer:
A type of white blood cell that engulfs invading microbes and contributes to
the nonspecific defenses of the body against disease.




Question:
RBCs function
Answer:
transport oxygen and carbon dioxide

,Question:
Types of WBCs
Answer:
monocyte-"clean up crew" remove debris


lymphocytes- B and T cells-live for years. immune protection


Eosinophils-destroy/attack parasites, present in allergic responses.
phagocytizes ANTIGEN-antibody complex


basophil-release histamine during inflammation (potent vasodilator)


Neutrophils-engulf bacteria, live 5-90 hours




Question:
anemia
Answer:
acquired or inherited, impairs bloods oxygen-carrying capacity. can result
from
1) a decrease in number of circulating erythrocytes
2) a reduction in hemoglobin content
3) presence of abnormal hemoglobin

,Question:
anemia manifestations
Answer:
weakness, fatigue, pallor, syncope, dyspnea, tachycardia




Question:
polycythemia vera
Answer:
bone marrow produces too many blood cells >increase blood volume and
viscosity > vessels distend and flow is sluggish


Complications: ischemia/necrosis, thrombosis, hypertension, heart failure


Manifestations: cyanotic or reddish skin, HTN, tachycardia, dyspnea,
headaches, visual abnormalities


cause unknown. chemo and radiation sometimes


management of clotting and bleeding is key

, Question:
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Answer:
autoimmune-inflammatory response-immune cells attack tissue of joint,
result in erosion, cyst, deformity


Classic presentation-bilateral symmetric polyarthritis involving small joints,
malaise, fatigue, and diffuse musculoskeletal pain


treatments: NSAIDS, corticosteroids, biological agents,
disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDS), rest with regular activity.
alternate heat/ice. splints, braces, assistive devices




Question:
Osteoarthritis
Answer:
Overuse, local degenerative, not inflammatory but causes inflammation to
surrounding tissues. aging, post menopausal, weat bearing joints most
affected (knees, shoulders)
localized joint pain and crepitus, often unilateral, bony enlargement-
heberden and bouchard nodes
morning joint stiffness
limited ROM
Treatment-physical therapy, rest, ice, topical agents, NSAIDS, weight
reduction, hip/knee surgery

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