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NUR 376 Module 1-3b Questions With Complete Solutions3 stages of acute inflammation Correct Answers vascular
permeability, cellular chemotaxis, systemic responses
5 external signs of inflammation Correct Answers Redness,
swelling, heat, pain, loss of function
abscess Correct Answers localized collection of pus
Adaptive immunity Correct Answers T lymphocytes and B
lymphocytes
target precise pathogens
Apoptosis Correct Answers programmed cell death
Atrophy Correct Answers cells become smaller
causes: disuse, diminished workload, lack of nerve stimulation,
inadequate nutrition, ischemia, aging
Causes of hypercalcemia Correct Answers decreased
elimination of calcium, excess vitamin D, hyperparathyroidism,
increased bone resorption of calcium, prolonged immobility,
renal insufficiency
symptom: muscle flaccidity, proximal muscle weakness, bone
tenderness, constipation, increased contractility and ventricular
arrhythmias, dulled consciousness, depression
Causes of Hyperkalemia Correct Answers Addison's disease,
burns, extreme exercise, hemolysis of RBBC,
, hypoaldosteronism, metabolic acidosis, renal failure, Na+
depletion
symptoms: muscle spasms, cardiac arrhythmias, numbness, and
tingling, wide ORS complex and tall peaked T waves,
bradycardia, irregular pulse rate
causes of hypermagnesemia Correct Answers renal failure,
excessive intake, lithium therapy, hypothyroidism, Addison
disease, hyperparathyroidism
symptoms: same as hypocalcemia and hyponatremia
Causes of hypernatremia Correct Answers diarrhea, excessive
sodium administration, hypercalcemia, impaired thirst, increased
aldosterone, potassium depletion
symptoms: edema, weight gain, hypertension, or dehydrated,
irritability, tachycardia, flush skin, dry mucous
Causes of hyperphosphatemia Correct Answers increased PO4-
intake
Decreased excretion of PO4-
shift of phosphate from ICF to ECF
symptoms: same as hypocalcemia
Causes of hypocalcemia Correct Answers alcohol abuse,
hyperphosphatemia, hypoalbuminemia, hypomagnesemia,
hypoparathyroidism, sepsis, pancreatitis
symptoms: muscle spasms, hypotension, arrhythmias, bone pain,
fragility, dry skin, hair, dementia
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