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Chapter 1Introduction to Pathophysiology 1. The nucleus , which is essential for function and survival of the cell. A) is the site of protein synthesis B) contains the genetic code C) transforms cellular energy D) initiates aerobic metabolism 2. Although energy is not made in mitochondria, they are known as the power plants of the cell because they: A) contain RNA for protein synthesis. B) utilize glycolysis for oxidative energy. C) extract energy from organic compounds. D) store calc...

Osmosis is the movement of Answer water through a selectively permeable membrane down its concentration gradient The ability of an organism to sense and react to changes in its body illustrates Answer responsiveness In negative feedback mechanisms, changes away from the normal state Answer stimulate changes in the opposite direction to restore normal levels Which of the following are living organisms simplest unit? Answer cells An organic compound always contains Answer carbon and hy...

Acute illness Answer rapid onset, short duration Adaptation theory Answer adaptation as the adjustment of living matter to other living things and to environmental conditions Advocate-role of nurse Answer The protection of human or legal rights & the security of care for all patients based on the belief that patients have the right to make informed decisions about their own health & lives. The birth of modern nursing (health & illness) Answer Florence Nightingale Established the Red ...

PTSD -one of a group of trauma or stressor-related disorders -formerly classified as anxiety disorder -evolves after exposure to traumatic event PTSD Etiology -more likely to occur, longer lasting when stressor is intentional human action -flashbacks, often triggered by daily events -can occur at any time or age how is PTSD diagnosed? diagnosed as PTSD if symptoms last longer than 1 month. PTSD risk factors -military veterans, police, firefighters, EMT -gen pop: severit...

NUR 138 Exam 3 (Intracranial regulation, mobility, stress, coping, and mental health) Questions With Complete Solutions

s/s depression -lack of energy, sleep disturbance, anxious distress -abnormal eating patterns, psychomotor retardation or agitation. -feelings of despair, guilt, hopelessness. -impaired concentration and decision making -suicidal ideation -anhedonia, insomnia, hypersomnia, anergy, sexual dysfunction -weight loss or gain -tired upon waking (anergy) -self blame, self worthlessness, suicidal ideation (nursing dx) antidepressants -may experience depletion of neurotransmitters -pe...

Depression s/sx Sleep disturbances Low self-worht hopelessness weight loss or gain Anhedonia Impaired concentration Anergy Apethetic vague somatic symptoms *Rule out medical causes* Define anhedonia Loss of interest/pleasure in activities Define Anergy Tired upon waking Fatigue Psychomotor retardation Risk Factors for depression family hx of depression hx of depression mental illness trauma crisis women neglect loss Apethetic lacking interest or conce...

What is another name for an adrenergic drug? correct answer: Sympathomimetic drug The nurse is administering an adrenergic drug and will monitor for which possible side effect? correct answer: Tachycardia The nurse is aware that adrenergic drugs may be used to treat which conditions? correct answer: Asthma; Open-angle glaucoma; Nasal congestion A woman who is allergic to bees has just been stung while out in her garden. She reaches for her bee-sting kit, which would most likely conta...

EDEMA IS A SIGN OF: correct answer: HEART FAILURE PATIENT IS RECEIVING DOXORUBICIN AS A PART OF TREATMENT FOR OVARIAN CANCER, WHICH IS AN ADVERSE EFFECT? A) Hyperurecemia B) Neurotoxicity C) Cardiotoxicity D) Pulmonarytoxicity correct answer: C) Cardiotoxicity During Chemotherapy patient develops severe diarrhea caused by a vasoactive intestinal peptide secreting tumor, the nurse expects to administer which drug for this problem? A) Zinecard B) Peptobismol C) Allopurinol D) Oct...

The nurse is aware that adrenergic drugs produce effects similar to which of these nervous systems? a. Central nervous system b. Somatic nervous system c. Sympathetic nervous system d. Parasympathetic nervous system correct answer: ANS: C Adrenergic drugs mimic the effects of the sympathetic nervous system. When an adrenergic drug stimulates beta1-adrenergic receptors, the result is an increased force of contraction, which is known as what type of effect? a. Positive inotropic b. Anti...