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plays an important role in regulating blood volume and systemic vascular resistance, which together influence cardiac output and arterial pressure ~ RAAS mechanism •Calcium < 4 mEq/L ~ Hypocalcemia •Manifestations: dysrhythmias, electrocardiogram changes, increased bleeding tendenc...

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Rasmussen Pathophysiology
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· Excess of fluid in interstitial compartment; may be localized or generalized;

stages +1, +2, +3, +4


✓~ Causes of Edema




Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), C-reactive protein (CRP) and plasma

viscosity (PV) blood tests are commonly used to detect an increase in protein in

the blood.


✓~ Lab tests with inflammation




· Maintaining internal conditions in a stable state by keeping things relatively

the same, or balanced.


✓~ Homeostasis

,Overall weight loss and generalized weakness that may have resulted from

toxins released by cancer cells. Loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting. Increased

metabolic rate.


✓~ Cachexia




Extremely malignant bone forming tumor in adolescent and young adults. Develop

in a metaphysical region of long bones. May cause limb pain, compromised joint

function.


✓~ Osteosarcoma




DVT, Pulmonary embolism


✓~ Complication of bone fracture




Muscle loss, infection, nerve damage, amputation, and possible kidney damage.


✓~ Complication of compartment syndrome




· Thirst, decreased urine output, hypotension


✓~ Signs of dehydration

, · Fight or flight response. The purpose is to restore balance. It provides a surge

of energy and physical alterations to either evade or confront danger.


✓~ Alarm phase of Han Seley's General adaptation syndrome




· A disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by

fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues.


✓~ Fibromyalgia




· Enhanced myocardial contractility, increased heart rate, bronchodilation, and

elevated blood glucose levels.


✓~ Flight or fight response signs and symptoms




· Elevated uric acid and disturbance in uric acid metabolism.


✓~ Causes of Gout




· Vasodilator that reduces BP, causes bronchoconstriction and mucus production.

Treats hives, pruritus and swelling.


✓~ Action of Histamine

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