Etiology and patho - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ARDS NursingWhat is ARDS characterized by - correct answer sudden, progressive pulmonary edema, increasing bilateral infiltrates on x-ray, hypoxemia unresponsive to O2 supplementation regardless of the amount of PEEP What do pts. demonstrate - correct answer reduced lung compliance What is the major cause of death in ARDS - correct answer non pulmonary multiple system organ failure, often with sepsis Patho of ARDS - correct answer alveolar damage, inflammation, ventilation perfusion mis...

Patho Rutgers ABSN Exam 1 | Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update 2024/2025 Type 1 hypersensitivity - Answer -patio/etiology: the release of chemical mediators causes an inflammatory response. When an antigen is present, the body makes IgE antibodies against it that bind to the mast cell. Upon second exposure the antigen (allergen) will bind to the IgE antibodies and cause the release of chemical mediators. Histamine is the most important mediator. It causes vasodilation, increas...

NU 606 Midterm Exam Questions and Answers All Correct 2024 New Update Congenital Aortic Stenosis - Answer- -valve can be unicuspid, bicuspid, or tricuspid with partially fused leaflets -abnormal flow can lead to fibrosis and calcification of leaflets -pt usually develops s/s before age 30 Rheumatic aortic stenosis - Answer- -tissue inflammation r/I adhesions and fusing of the commissures -fibrosis and calcification of the leaflet tips can occur bc of continued turbulent flow -develop s...

Pulmology Patho Exam Questions with Correct Answers Define pleural effusion and describe the two different forms of it - Answer-definition = fluid accumulation within the pleural space 1. transudative (hydrothorax) = intact capillaries, low protein, due to condition that DO NOT directly affect pleural tissue and result in fluid diffuses out of capillaries due to high hydrostatic pressure (HF) and low plasma proteins (cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome) 2. exudative = leaky capillaries, high ...

Midterm WCU Patho 370 Question and answer 2023Tertiary Prevention Examples Counseling on medication; rehabilitation; supportive care; reducing disability Latent Period time between exposure of tissue to injurious agent and first appearance of signs and/or symptoms Endemic Native to local region Subclinical Disease no noticeable signs or symptoms (inapparent infection) Etiology cause of disease Idiopathic unknown cause latrogenic Cause results from...

PATHO 370 Midterm Study Guide (Dr. Song) Question and answer already passedHomeostasis Reflects a tendency to stabilize an organism's functional systems, despite changes both internally and externally Allostasis Intricate regulatory processes orchestrated by the brain and the ability to successfully adapt to changes ‣ Dynamic process that maintains or re-establishes homeostasis in light of environmental and lifestyle changes Clinical Manifestations Signs and symptoms or evid...

NURS 5315: Advanced Patho Exam 5|Latest Update Graded A+ What are the key functions of the kidneys? Excretion of metabolic waste. Regulation of water and electrolyte balance Regulation of arterial BP Erythrocyte production 1, 25 -dihyydroxy vitamin production (calcitriol) Gluconeogenesis What metabolic waste do the kidneys excrete? Urea Creatinine Bilirubin Drugs Hormone metabolites How do the kidneys regulate arterial blood pressure? RAAS The renin-angiotensin-aldoster...

MIDTERM PATHO 370 questions with correct answers 1 After suffering a heart attack, a middle-aged man is counseled to take a cholesterol-lowering medication. This is an example of a. primary prevention. b. secondary prevention. c. tertiary prevention .d. disease treatment. -Correct Answer-c A patient has been exposed to meningococcal meningitis, but is not yet demonstrating signs of this disease. This stage of illness is called the _____ stage. a. prodromal b. latent c. sequela d....

Etiologies of Guillian Barre : Possibly triggered by a virus or bacterial infection What is often seen after URI, GI infection, or mono? : Guillian Barre Sensory and motor (but mainly motor) disorder that is acute and reversible (most of the time) : Guillian barre Patho of guillian barre : Inflammation Demyelination Axon destruction Sensory and motor dysfunction 2 Where symptoms start in Guillian barre : First starts toe to head Then goes from head to toe Clinical manifestations...

WCU PATHO FINAL PARK CH 1,2,4,7 Exam with 100% complete solutions Pathophysiology -Answer-The study of how the body functions in the disease state Etiology -Answer-Study of causes or reasons for a particular disease or injury Name two classifications of etiology -Answer-Idiopathic = cause is unknown Iatrogenic = cause results from unintended or unwanted medical treatment Pathogenesis -Answer-Development or evolution of disease What are clinical manifestations -Answer-Signs = objective (me...