Nurs 502 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. Neuroanatomic and neurotransmitter alterations in the pathophysiology of schizophrenia include which of the following? A) Loss of cortical tissue B) Alteration in dopamine pathways C) Shrinkage of the ventricles D) All of these are correct. E) Loss of cortical tissue and alteration in dopamine pathways Ans: E Complexity: Easy Ahead: Mental Health Disorders Subject: Chapter 11 Title: Neural Function 2. A patient reports that he senses that he is detached from society. His family re...

Chapter: Chapter 09 - Quiz Multiple Choice 1. Where does nutrient absorption begin? A) Esophagus B) Stomach C) Small intestine D) Large intestine Ans: C Complexity: Easy Ahead: Anatomy and Physiology Subject: Chapter 9 Title: Gastrointestinal Function 2. Which cranial nerve controls intestinal motility? A) Trigeminal B) Glossopharyngeal C) Hypoglossal D) Vagus Ans: D Complexity: Easy Ahead: Anatomy and Physiology Subject: Chapter 9 Title: Gastrointestinal Function 3. Which ...

1. Which of the following is a distinction between an endocrine and an exocrine gland? A) Exocrine gland hormones are more potent. B) Endocrine glands secrete substances into a duct. C) Endocrine glands secrete substances into the bloodstream. D) Exocrine glands produce hormones, whereas endocrine glands do not. Ans: C Complexity: Easy Ahead: Anatomy and Physiology Subject: Chapter 10 Title: Endocrine Function 2. Which of the following statements characterizes hormone regulation? A) W...

Chapter: Chapter 05 - Quiz Multiple Choice 1. Which of the following patients in the emergency room would have the highest priority for evaluation? A) 6-month-old female with fever, audible inspiratory stridor, and restlessness B) 25-year-old male with nasal drainage and hoarseness C) 40-year-old female with fever, severe body aches, and nasal congestion D) 82-year-old male with mild dyspnea on exertion Ans: A Complexity: Easy Ahead: Infectious Disorders Subject: Chapter 5 Title: Pulm...

Chapter: Chapter 01 - Quiz Multiple Choice 1. Protein hormones and enzymes are stored in the __________, awaiting signals to be released into the cell. A) food vacuole B) Golgi complex C) rough endoplasmic reticulum D) secretory vesicles Ans: D Complexity: Easy Ahead: Basic Cell Function and Structure Subject: Chapter 1 Title: Cellular Function 2. Low serum albumin levels (hypoalbuminemia) can cause edema because: A) oncotic pressure increases. B) oncotic pressure decreases. C) o...

Chapter: Chapter 02 - Quiz Multiple Choice 1. A patient who has seasonal allergic rhinitis is having a flare up and is complaining of sneezing and a watery, runny nose (rhinorrhea). The patient is prescribed an antihistamine. The expected effect of this medication is to: A) promote blood flow to the area to remove inflammatory mediators. B) promote smooth muscle contraction thereby improving drainage. C) decrease vascular permeability to decrease rhinorrhea. D) increase vascular permeabi...

NURS 502 HA Modules 1-4.

Chapter: Midterm Multiple Choice 1. Which of the following cellular exchange mechanisms requires adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and the use of a carrier protein? A) Facilitated diffusion B) Osmosis C) Active transport D) Simple diffusion Ans: C Complexity: Easy Ahead: Basic Cell Function and Structure Subject: Chapter 1 Title: Cellular Function 2. What is a key determinant of osmotic pressure? A) Water B) Sodium C) Albumin D) Glucose Ans: B Complexity: Easy Ahead: Basic Cell Fu...

Chapter: Chapter 03 - Quiz Multiple Choice 1. Which of the following coenzymes is(are) necessary for normal red blood cell nuclear maturation and DNA synthesis pathway? A) Vitamin D B) Folate C) Calcium D) Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) E) Both folate and vitamin B12 (cobalamin) Ans: E Complexity: Easy Ahead: Hematopoietic System Subject: Chapter 3 Title: Hematopoietic Function 2. von Willebrand factor is directly involved in: A) platelet adhesion and aggregation. B) platelet production...

NURS 502_ HA Modules 1-4 (1).