Exam 2 NR 545 Latest Update 2024-2025 Actual
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A brief episode of a neurologic deficit that often comes and goes quickly - CORRECT
ANSWER: TIA
Alzheimer's Disease- - CORRECT ANSWER: Alzheimer's disease is progressive,
degenerative, and associated with microscopic changes in the brain long before
memory loss is evident. Brain cells are damaged due to beta-amyloid protein fragment
buildup (plaques) between nerve cells and tau protein build up (tangles) within cells.
Over time, these plaques and tangles spread throughout the cortex interfering with brain
cell communication causing memory and language difficulty. Alzheimer's disease is
more prevalent in women.
Angina occurs due to the which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER: when the
arteries that supply your heart muscle with blood and oxygen are narrowed by a fatty
substance called plaque. It means less blood flows to your heart muscle and can cause
angina symptoms.
Ankylosing spondylitis - CORRECT ANSWER: a type of arthritis that causes
inflammation in the joints and ligaments of the spine.
Hunched over back
Ankylosing spondylitis dx - CORRECT ANSWER: Tx: anti-inflammatory and selfcare
Ankylosing spondylitis s/s - CORRECT ANSWER: back pain and stiffness that improves
with exercise and isn't relieved by rest.
pain and swelling in other parts of the body, such as the hips, knees and ribs.
fatigue (extreme tiredness)
,Anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER: occurs in response to a sense of threat, releasing
norepinephrine.
Anxiety Dx - CORRECT ANSWER: Dx: Urine drug screen- CNS stimulant or cannabis
intoxication or withdrawal from CNS depressants (alcohol and barbiturates) are
associated with increased anxiety or panic
TSH, T4- hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism
CBC- anemia
Evaluate for cardiorespiratory disorders such as asthma, chronic lung diseases,
arrhythmias, coronary artery disease as appropriate
Anxiety PA - CORRECT ANSWER: Physical Assessment: distress
Worry
Fear
Heart racing
Anxiety Pharm - CORRECT ANSWER: Pharm:
- First line treatment includes selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) and
Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRI)
- Escitalopram is the best tolerated SSRI with the fewest drug interactions. SSRIs inhibit
reuptake of serotonin in the central nervous system which increases available serotonin
in the synaptic cleft.
Atherosclerosis - CORRECT ANSWER: when blood vessels that carry oxygen to organs
and tissues is restricted.
Hardening of vessels from buildup of fats, cholesterol in the artery walls
Happens gradually.
Formed plaque can break off and burst, triggering a blood clot.
Atherosclerosis patho - CORRECT ANSWER: inflammatory process that begins with
damage to the endothelium often result of HTN, smoking, high cholesterol, or other risk
factors.
Fatty streak to fibrous plaque and then complicated lesion
Atherosclerosis Pharm - CORRECT ANSWER: Pharm: Antiplatelets (Aspirin)
Statins- reduce inflammation.
ACE Inhibitor- relax blood pressure and reduce work and pressure on heart.
Can be treated with lifestyle management.
Atresia. - CORRECT ANSWER: The valve isn't formed. A solid sheet of tissue blocks
the blood flow between the heart chambers. This type usually affects the pulmonary
valve.
Back Pain - CORRECT ANSWER: occurs due to changes or damages to the muscles.
Most common low back pain involves lumbar spine.
Back Pain Dx - CORRECT ANSWER: Dx: imaging not recommended in first 6 weeks.
XRAY MRI
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