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Marasmus → ::- Severe protein and calorie deficiency characterized by low heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, dull hair, and emaciated appearance. Kwashiorkor → ::- Severe protein deficiency characterized by hair discoloration, enlarged liver, and pitting edema. Protein-calo...

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HESI RN Advanced
Pathophysiology Exam Notes
Questions and Correct Answers |
Latest Update
Marasmus


→ ::- Severe protein and calorie deficiency characterized by low heart

rate, blood pressure, body temperature, dull hair, and emaciated

appearance.




Kwashiorkor


→ ::- Severe protein deficiency characterized by hair discoloration,

enlarged liver, and pitting edema.




Protein-calorie malnutrition


→ ::- Loss of lean tissues and muscle mass caused by inadequate protein

and calorie intake, resulting in skeletal muscle loss and diarrhea.




Right-sided heart failure


→ ::- Peripheral edema, jugular vein distention, and hepatomegaly due

to the inability of the right ventricle to adequately pump blood.




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Left-sided heart failure


→ ::- Pulmonary congestion, dyspnea, and decreased cardiac output

due to the inability of the left ventricle to adequately pump blood.




Diastolic dysfunction


→ ::- Reduced ability of the heart to fill during diastole, leading to heart

failure; often caused by conditions such as myocardial hypertrophy

and hypertension.




Acute myocardial infarction


→ ::- Most common cause of left-sided heart failure, characterized by

sudden blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle.




Diffuse glomerulonephritis


→ ::- Inflammation of the glomeruli in both kidneys, affecting all parts of

the glomeruli.




Acute postinfectious glomerulonephritis


→ ::- Inflammation of the glomeruli following a streptococcal infection,

characterized by hematuria, proteinuria, and edema.




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