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NURS 5315 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 4 UTA QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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NURS 5315 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 4 UTA QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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Name: Score:92 Multiple choice questions
Definition 1 of 92
Grave's dz
Pituitary gland
Hyperthyroidism autoimmune
Hypoglycemia fbs
Siadh
Definition 2 of 92
1. The sudden explosive uncoordinated firing of nerurons
2. A single episode of epilepsy, often named for the type it represents
cataract
MIgraines
Seizures
thyrotoxic crisis
Definition 3 of 92
Intermediary for clot cascade.low calcium = diminished clotting ability
Calcitonin function
Etiology of hypoglycemia
Most common cause of CVA is
Calcium affects clotting
,Definition 4 of 92
ischemic
Thrombus of embolous
Causes hypoxia of distal tissue
Type 1 diabetes etiology
What hormones regulate calcium?
Most common cause of CVA is
Partial Seizures: Complex
Definition 5 of 92
double vision
dilopia
seizures
nystagmus
diaphoresis
Definition 6 of 92
Hyperglucemia, leads to ketoacidosis, Kushmal respirations to compensate for blood acidity,
BP drop, muslce tone and reflex diminishes, warm and flushed, N/V and LOC affected.
Right hemi specific function
Diabetes Insipidus
lack of Insulin results in
diabetes insipidus etiology
,Definition 7 of 92
metabolism
T3 and T4 function
Calcitonin function
Left hemi Specific function
Growth hormone function
Definition 8 of 92
B leaks onto brain tissue causes inflammation-edema
Hemmorragic CVA
Brain Stem Cva
Osteoclasts are
Etiology Of Cva
Definition 9 of 92
Same as hypometabolism ie,
tired,
sluggish
Cold intolerant
obese
decreased hr, p, rr
Hypoglycemia S/s
Bacterial Meningitis Unique S/s
Hypothyroidism etiology
Hypothyroidism S/S
, Definition 10 of 92
Consciousness preserved; manifested variously as convulsive jerking, paresthesias, psychic
symptoms (altered sensory perception, illusions, hallucinations, affect changes), and autonomic
dysfunction
Papilledema
Tonic Seizure
Partial Seizures: Simple
Generalized Seizures
Definition 11 of 92
intense headaches, typically perceived from one half of the head, that recur regularly and can
be difficult to treat
Prodromal- feeling that a migraine is coming on
Postdromal- washed out tired and weak
can have specific triggers
tx: Immitrex/NSAIDS, avoid triggers
MIgraines
Nystagmus
Cluster Headaches
Seizures
Definition 12 of 92
intracranial pressure (normal pressure is 5 to 15 mm Hg)
ICP
SEIZURES
MS
CPP
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