Atherosclerosis causes - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NURS 6501 Mod 1-4 Why is HDL considered good cholesterol? - ANSWER It's able to remove cholesterol from artery plaques and recycle it back to the liver. Why is HDL consider good cholesterol - ANSWER HDL is considered good cholesterol because it collects excess cholesterol in the body cells and transports it to the liver where it is excreted. HDL c...

Final Exam: NUR2502/ NUR 2502 (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Multidimensional Care III/ MDC 3 Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Rasmussen plaque builds up on the inner walls of the arteries atherosclerosis QUESTION Causes of plaque build up Answer: ▪ Cholesterol ▪ Smoking ▪ Uncontrolled diabetes ▪ Uncontrolled HTN ▪ Obesity ▪ Diet ▪ Lack of exercise QUESTION hardening of the arteries, happens with age, normal Answe...

Role of pathology in history of medicine Correct Answer-pathos (suffering/disease) logos (study of) Hippocrates - hypochondrium palpation *Rudolph Virchow* - "Father of Pathology" cellular description of lesions and diseases, microscopic drawings Autopsies - 12th century used to determine causes of death and for teaching Spectrum of clinicopathologic study of disease processes Correct Answer-Cause (etiology) -> mechanism of development (pathogenesis) -> alteration in cells an...

WGU Pathophysiology Study Guide: D236 Pathophysiology Lesson 1 TO Lesson 11 WGU Pathophysiology Study Guide: D236 Pathophysiology Lesson 1 TO Lesson 11: Pathophysiology Remediation Lesson 1: Homeostasis Concepts 1. Starling's Law of Capillary forces is the force behind the movements of fluid in capillary beds throughout the body. The two forces at work are hydrostatic and osmotic pressures. Homeostasis is achieved when these two forces are equal in the capillary- cell interfaces. When...

Nutrition Chapter 11, 12, 13, 14, 15what is Atherosclerosis? - correct answer the hardening of the arteries, most common root cause of CVD Atherosclerosis risk factors? - correct answer High LDL cholesterol, Hypertension, Toxins from cigarette smoking, High blood levels of homocysteine (protein that causes plaque build up), too much Saturated and trans fat, diabetes, obesity How plaques in arteries are formed - correct answer cells that line the arteries are damaged (because of risk fac...

Test Bank CHAPTER 1 Multiple Choice 1. What is the MOST common emergency to occur in the dental office? A. Mild allergic reaction B. Angina C. Syncope D. Anaphylaxis 2. All of the following procedures will help to prevent an emergency in a dental office EXCEPT: A. accurate medical history taking. B. taking and recording vital signs. C. updating the medical emergency kit. 3. If a patient responds positively on his or her medical history to epilepsy, you will need to be on th...

NUR2459 MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 2 2023 ALL ANSWERED NUR2459 MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 2 2023 ALL ANSWERED Ideas of reference Misconstrue trivial events and attach personal significance to them (believing that others, who are discussing the next meal, are talking about them) Persecution Feel singled out for harm by others (being hunted down by the FBI) Grandeur Believe that they are all powerful and important, like a god Somatic delusions Believe that their body is changing in an unu...

A 60-year-old male presents to his primary care provider reporting chest pain. He is diagnosed with atherosclerosis. This disease is caused by: a. Arterial wall thinning and weakening b. Abnormally dilated arteries and veins c. Abnormal thickening and hardening of vessel walls d. Autonomic nervous system imbalances Ans: ANS: C Atherosclerosis is a form of arteriosclerosis characterized by thickening and hardening of the vessel wall. A patient wants to know what causes atherosclerosis....

Final Exam: NR283/ NR 283 Pathophysiology Final Exam Concept Guide| Complete with Questions and Verified Answers| 2023/ 2024 Newly Updated!!- Chamberlain QUESTION What is Orthopnea? Answer: difficulty breathing while lying down QUESTION What causes orthopnea? Answer: Chamberlain increased fluid accumulation in the lungs in recumbent positions QUESTION What causes atheroma development? Answer: - Endothelial injury causes inflammation lead...

Why is HDL considered good cholesterol? correct answers It's able to remove cholesterol from artery plaques and recycle it back to the liver. Why is HDL consider good cholesterol correct answers HDL is considered good cholesterol because it collects excess cholesterol in the body cells and transports it to the liver where it is excreted. HDL carries 20 to 25% of total plasma cholesterol. Explain the role inflammation has in the development of atherosclerosis correct answers Inflammation i...