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Exam 1: NURS611/ NURS 611 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Advanced Pathophysiology Exam | Graded A | Questions and Verified Answers - Maryville QUESTION Why do hyperkaliemia and acidosis often occur together? Answer: In states of acidosis, hydrogen ions shift into the cells in exchange for ICF potassium. QUESTION How is insulin used to treat hyperkalemia? Answer: Insulin transports potassium from the blood to the cell along with glucose. Insulin contributes to the regulation...

Advanced Pathophysiology Nurs611 EXAM I 1. How is insulin used to treat hyperkalemia? - ANSWER - Insulin transports potassium from the blood to the cell along with glucose. Insulin contributes to the regulation of plasma potassium levels by stimulating the Na+, K+- ATPase pump, thereby promoting the movement of potassium into liver and muscle cells simultaneously with glucose transport after eating. The intracellular movement of potassium prevents a...

Exam 2: NURS611/ NURS 611 (NEW 2023/ 2024) Advanced Pathophysiology Exam Review| Graded A | Questions and Verified Answers - Maryville QUESTION What cranial nerves are affected by Guillain-Barre syndrome? Answer: Cranial nerves involved with chewing, swallowing and coughing QUESTION What percent of individuals require ventilator support in Guillain-Barre syndrome? Answer: 10-30% *respiratory weakness leads to need for ventilatory support QUESTION Multip...

Exam 2: NURS 611/ NURS611 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Advanced Pathophysiology Review| Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A- Maryville Q: What evidence does the nurse expect to see when a patient experiences trauma to the hypothalamus? Answer: Uneven expression of mood, unstable blood glucose levels, and poor temp regulation. The hypothalamus forms the base of the diencephalon. Hypothalamic function controls autonomic nervous system function, regulation of body temp, endocrine function (gluc...

Exam 3: NURS611/ NURS 611 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Advanced Pathophysiology Exam | Questions and Verified Answers| Graded A- Maryville Q: The common cause of elevated levels of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) secretion is: Answer: Ectopically produced ADH Q: Which laboratory value would the nurse expect to find if a person is experiencing syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)? Answer: Serum Na level of 120 and serum hypo-osmolatlity. Q: A patient who is diagno...