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NR 283 Pathophysiology Test Question Bank

NR 283 Unit 3 Pre-Class QuestionsMake sure that you understand all of the terms you are studying, if you don’t know what a term means, look it up before you continue studying. Take your thinking a step further by asking yourself “why” as you are reviewing material. This will lead to understanding of the material versus memorization which will better help you answer questions. *Ensure that you understand all highlighted terms in each chapter * Answer the question and supplemental questio...

NR 283 Unit 2 Pre-Class QuestionsMake sure that you understand all of the terms you are studying, if you don’t know what a term means, look it up before you continue studying. Take your thinking a step further by asking yourself “why” as you are reviewing material. This will lead to understanding of the material versus memorization which will better help you answer questions. *Ensure that you understand all highlighted terms in each chapter * Answer the question and supplemental questi...

NR 283 UNIT 1 PRE-CLASS QUESTIONS1. What are the 7 steps of health? • Be a nonsmoker and avoid second-hand smoke. • Eat 5 to 10 servings of vegetables and fruits a day. Choose high-fiber, lower-fat foods. If you drink alcohol, limit your intake to one to two drinks a day. • Be physically active on a regular basis. This will also help you maintain a healthy body weight. • Protect yourself and your family from the sun. • Follow cancer screening guidelines. • Visit you doctor or d...

NR 283 Unit 4 Pre-Class QuestionsMake sure that you understand all of the terms you are studying, if you don’t know what a term means, look it up before you continue studying. Take your thinking a step further by asking yourself “why” as you are reviewing material. This will lead to understanding of the material versus memorization which will better help you answer questions. *Ensure that you understand all highlighted terms in each chapter * Answer the question and supplemental questio...

NR 283 Pathophysiology UNIT 6 CHAPTER 161. What is the difference between steroidal and non-steroidal hormones? (p. 403) • Steroids are lipids that enter the cell and nucleus and act directly in the nucleus to engage in transcription (messenger RNA). • Non-steroidal needs a second messenger system to finally activate the formation of mRNA. 2. How are hormones most frequently controlled? (p. 403-404) • They are controlled by a negative feedback mechanism. • For example, as leve...

NR 283 CHAPTER 6 REVIIEW TEST 11. What are microorganisms? • Small living forms • Can grow in artificial culture medium • Fungi, bacteria, viruses, protozoa. 2. What is nonpathogenic? • Microorganisms that don’t cause a disease unless condition changes. • Normal flora and are beneficial 3. What are pathogens? • Disease causing microorganisms • Called germs 4. What are bacteria? • Unicellular organism that doesn’t require living tissue to survive 5. Charact...

NR 283 QUIZ 51. Which of the following statements is TRUE about malignant brain tumors? a. Most brain tumors arise from malignant neurons. b. Primary brain tumors rarely metastasize outside the CNS. c. The blood-brain barrier prevents secondary brain tumors. d. Brainstem tumors do not manifest signs until they are quite large. 2. Which of the following dietary supplements has reduced the incidence of spina bifida in recent years? a. Vitamin B6 b. Folic acid c. Vitamins A and D d. Zinc...

NR 283 Chapter 17: Drugs Affecting the Respiratory SystemMultiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. ____ 1. Digoxin levels need to be monitored closely when the following medication is started: A. Loratadine B. Diphenhydramine C. Ipratropium D. Albuterol ____ 2. Patients with pheochromocytoma should avoid which of the following classes of drugs due to the possibility of developing hypertensive crisis? A. Expectorants B. Beta-2-ag...

NR 283 QUIZ 41. Paralysis of the lower part of the body is called: a. hemiplegia b. paraplegia. c. quadriplegia. d. Isoplegia 2. Which of the following is likely to develop when a leg is immobilized in a cast? a. Muscle atrophy b. Contracture c. Muscle hypertrophy d. Increased osteoblastic activity 3. What do prolonged periods of immobility frequently lead to? 1. Orthostatic hypotension 2. Increased blood pressure and increased heart rate 3. Increased risk of both thrombi and ...