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NUR 376 Patho Final Questions With Complete Solutionsacute coronary syndrome (ACS) Correct Answers sudden
symptoms of insufficient blood supply to the heart indicating
unstable angina or acute myocardial infarction
Acute Glomerulonephritis Correct Answers A renal disorder
where immunological mechanisms trigger inflammation that
damages the membranes of the Glomerulus
Acute Glomerulonephritis: Clinical Manifestation Correct
Answers Acute; sudden edema, hematuria, proteinuria, high BP.
Onset is 7-21 days following streptococcal infection (consistent
w/ time needed for antibody formation)
Develop puffy eyelids and facial edema
Urine is dark and contains RBCs; Cola Colored
Serum creatinine and BUN elevated
Mild Anemia
Acute Glomerulonephritis: Patho Correct Answers Glomerular
damage in caused by antibodies that are commonly activated by
streptococcus bacteria.
The immune complexes build up and cause inflammation and
membrane damage.
Decreased urinary output because GFR decreases, and no more
pee is coming out! The pt becomes hypervolemic and edematous
and BP rises.
ADH and Aldosterone Correct Answers ADH hormone causes
the kidneys to reabsorb water. Made by the hypothalamus.
,Aldosterone causes kidneys to reabsorb water and sodium ions.
Helps to control blood volume/BP
Allostasis vs Allostatic overload Correct Answers Allostasis:
dynamic state of balance that changes according to exposure to
stressors.
Allostatic: the wear and tear on body systems caused by stress
reactions
Aphasia Correct Answers Expressive: dysfunction of Broca's
area, cannot speak but can understand
Receptive: Dysfunction of Wernicke's area; can speak but not
understand. Illogical language
Asthma - Pulmonary Function Tests (PFT) Correct Answers
The PFT measures of forced expiratory volume at 1 second
(FEV1) and forced vital capacity (FVC) are used to diagnose
and evaluate the severity of an asthma attack.
acute asthma attack = decreased FEV1, decreasing FEV1/FVC
ratio
Atrial Fibrillation Correct Answers A quivering,
noncontracting atrium, is a common predisposing condition to
ischemic stroke. Causes an irregular pulse, possible tachycardia,
and thrombus formation in the left atrium. The patient may
complain of palpitations.
Between C1 and C3 spinal cord injury Correct Answers Unable
to breathe without respirator
, Loss of bowel and bladder control
Unable to move arms and legs.
Between C4 and C7 spinal cord injury Correct Answers Severe
weakness in arms with no motor function or sensation in legs
Loss of bowel or bladder control
Calcium Correct Answers 8.7 mg/dL - 10 mg/dL
Role in formation and function of bones and teeth, normal
clotting, and regulation of neuromuscular irritability.
Highly protein bound and interpretation of levels is based on
albumin levels.
Found in both ICF and ECF
Cancer-related hypercalcemia Correct Answers caused by
malignant cells invading the bone, causing bone destruction.
Cancer also releases a parathyroid-like hormone causing an
increase in serum calcium levels.
Cerebral Hemorrhagic Correct Answers Arteries rupture
inducing bleeding in brain (DEADLY)
Pathos: bleeding in brain → blood damages (necrosis) and
compression (ICP)
CM: cerebral edema, Decreased motor, sensory on opposite side
of affected brain. severe headache, increased bp
Treatment: hemodynamic stabilization (clot forming agents,
surgery)
Chronic pain Correct Answers fatigue, social isolation,
physical limitations
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