Patho key points - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

PHARMACOLO N3365 Complex Exam 3 (GRADED A) Questions and Answers Solutions Study Guide Increased Intracranial Pressure: • Pearson: Ch. 11, p. 709-715 • ATI: Ch. 3, pp. 17-24 Patho: • Components of the Skull – brain, CSF, blood • Monroe Kellie Doctrine • Normal ICP – 5-15 mmHg ABG Assessment: • PCO2 • PaO2 • Hyperventilation Clinical manifestations of Increased ICP (ATI p 75): • Severe headache, Nausea /Vomiting • Seizures • Deteriorating LOC, restless...

Cellular Regulation: Ch. 89 General Principles of Cancer Risk Factors: Age; older higher risk Race Genetics Exposure to chemicals, tobacco & alcohol High fat, red meat, & low fiber Exposure to sun, UV, & radiation Staging T: tumor higher number bigger tumor N: node # of lymph nodes involved M: Metastasis: 0 no evidence 1 evidence Risk for malnutrition Hypermetabolic state due to presence of carcinoma Impair ability to ingest, digest, absorb nutrients Ch. 90 Cancer Screeni...

Final REVISED Final Exam Study Guide Patho defines key terms as you progress. “Chunked” content--including Learning Objectives, Key Points boxes, and Summary Concepts sections--highlights critical points for reflection. Full-color illustrations clarify the clinical manifestations of diseases and disease processes. Review Exercises at the end of each chapter test your retention and identify areas for further study. References provide fast, efficient access to normal laboratory values in both ...

• Diagnostic Tests Acute respiratory failure o ABGs, Chest x-rays, CT, pulmonary function tests, end tidal CO2 monitoring, bronchoscopy. • Assessments o Lung sounds, work of breathing, use of accessory muscles, chest expansion, nasal flaring, respiratory rate, pulse ox • Interventions o Ineffective airway clearance  reposition patient o ARF ▪ Causes: pulmonary edema, atelectasis, pneumonia, COPD, asthma, ARDS, thoracic, spinal or head injuries, drug overdose, neuromuscul...

NRNP 6566 Key Concepts Week 1 to 5 Week 1 1. Describe the cytochrome P450 system. Describe how inducers and inhibitors affect the cytochrome system and how that affects the half-life of medications. a. Cytochrome p450 system is a series of enzymes used to metabolize medications. b. Drugs that cause CYP450 metabolic drug interactions are referred to as either inhibitors or inducers. Inducers increase CYP450 enzyme activity by increasing enzyme synthesis c. Inhibitors block the metabolic ac...

NURS 3366Patho Test #1 Feedback Spring 2019 NURS 3366 Patho Test #1 Feedback Spring 2019 Dear Patho Students, Test #1 grades have been finalized. You can look at your grades by going into “Check Your Grade.” Also, please read ALL of the following information carefully, even though it is a very long posting. Please refrain from talking about/sharing information about the tests and/or test-related document with anyone from outside the current Patho class…they may be future Patho students. ...

MIDTERM STUDY GUIDE: PART-1 TOPICS Covered o Chalazions o Blepharitis o Conjunctivitis o Hand-foot-mouth syndrome o Strep pharyngitis o Kawasaki disease o Rheumatic fever o Milia o Port-wi ne stain/Nevus flammeus o Salmon patch o Café-au lait spot o Impetigo o Molluscum Contagiosum o Verruca Vulgaris o Herpetic Whitlow o Hemanginoma o Otitis media o Otitis Externa CHALAZIONS – Benign, chronic lipogranulomatous inflammation of the eyelid Causes – blockage of the meibomian cyst Risk – horde...

NUR 2349 – Professional Nursing I Nursing Process Report NPR Instructions 1. You will complete the Patient information database papers 2. You will complete three (3) on the main medical diagnoses of your patient 3. You will complete the head to toe assessment form on your patient including the vital sign section. 4. You will complete the active / scheduled / daily and frequently used PRNs medications. (Note: if a large number, please clarify with clinical instructor). 5. You ...

NR 602 MIDTERM STUDY GUIDE: PART- 1NR 602 MIDTERM STUDY GUIDE: PART- 1 TOPICS Covered o Chalazions o Blepharitis o Conjunctivitis o Hand-foot-mouth syndrome o Strep pharyngitis o Kawasaki disease o Rheumatic fever o Milia o Port-wine stain/Nevus flammeus o Salmon patch o Café-au lait spot o Impetigo o Molluscum Contagiosum o Verruca Vulgaris o Herpetic Whitlow o Hemanginoma o Otitis media o Otitis Externa CHALAZIONS – Benign, chronic lipogranulomatous inflammation of the...

NURS 4704 Critical Exam 3 DIABETES  Type 1 DM: pancreatic islet beta cell destruction; absolute insulin deficiency  Type 2 DM: combination of insulin resistance & insulin secretory defects; relative insulin deficiency  Cardiometabolic risk syndrome: HTN, atherogenic dyslipidemia, hyperglycemia; significantly increases risk of developing Type 2 DM  Other risk factors for DM:  Pregnancy, corticosteroids, genetic disorders (CF), pancreatic damage, viruses, pituitary/adrenal g...