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NURS 611 Exam 3 Maryville questions with correct answers
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- NURS 612
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NURS 611 Exam 3 Maryville questions with correctanswers
acute inflammation of the pericardium Correct Answer-Acute
Pericarditis
idiopathic or caused by viral infection Correct Answer-what is the
etiology of pericarditis
drop in Arterial bp by more than 10 mmHg in inspiration Correct
Answer-pulsus paradoxus
arterial BP during expiration exceeds arterial pressure during inspiration
by more than 10 mmHg Correct Answer-What is pulsus paradoxus
dyspnea, tachycardia, jugular venous distention, cardiomegaly, and
pulsus paradoxus Correct Answer-symptoms of cardiac tamponade
what test do you do to check the functioning of a valve Correct Answer-
Echocardiogram
enlarged, superficial veins; a twisted, dilated vein w/ incompetent valves
Correct Answer-varicose veins
(1) trauma to the saphenous veins that damages one or more valves, or
(2) gradual venous distention caused by the action of gravity on blood in
the legs Correct Answer-Causes of varicose veins
,condition in which venous circulation is inadequate due to partial vein
blockage or leakage of venous valves; primarily affects feet and ankles;
discoloration of the skin. Makes it difficult for blood to return to the
heart from the legs Correct Answer-chronic venous insufficiency/
venous insufficiency
Pituitary adenoma usually benign and slow growing. arise from the
anterior pituitary. Correct Answer-Hyperpituitarism
endocrine disorder. occurs when the pituitary gland produces an
excessive amount of growth hormone after the completion of puberty
Correct Answer-Acromegaly
Slowly progressive disease. Connective tissue proliferation.
Hypersecretion of growth hormone Correct Answer-hypothyroidism
-automimune thyroiditis (Hashimoto)
-Iatrogenic loss of thyroid tissue after surgical or radioactive treatment
Correct Answer-Hypothyroidism
1. poor concentration, memory, dementia, psychosis, coma
2. seizures
3. headaches (pseudotumor cerebri)
4. CN: papilledema, ptosis, tonic pupil, trigeminal neuralgia, facial
palsy, tinnitus, hearing loss
, 5. cerebellar ataxia: truncal + gait ataxia > limb ataxia, dysarthria,
nystagmus
5. NMJ: myasthenia gravis
6. nerves: carpal tunnel, polyneuropathy, delayed DTR Correct Answer-
neurological manifestations of hypothyroidism
a common form of hyperthyroidism resulting from overproduction of
thyroxine; caused by a false immune system response (goiter is often
formed). Antibodies to TSH receptor that stimulate T3 and T4
production. Diffuse nontender goiter. Proptosis and extraocular muscle
dysfunction occurs in 50% of cases. Correct Answer-Graves (or Graves')
disease
Type II hypersensitivity where there is stimulation of the thyroid by
antibodies directed against the TSH receptor
The gland results in hyperplasia of the gland (goiter). Increased
synthesis of TH Correct Answer-Grave's Disease
In the case of decreased production or excessive loss of albumin , the
reduced oncotic pressure leads to excessive movement of fluid and
solutes into the tissues and decreased blood volume. Correct Answer-the
effect of low plasma albumin
Albumin (approximately 60% of total plasma protein at a concentration
of about 4 g/dl) is the most abundant plasma protein. Correct Answer-
What is the most abundant class of plasma protein
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