Patho neuro Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

AGACNP ANCC Board Exam Review- Common Problems Questions And Answers Cutaneous Pain - answer-localized on the skin or body surface -eg bad sunburn or blister Visceral Pain - answer-poorly localized such as with internal organs eg. gallbladder pain, PUD pain Somatic Pain - answer-non localized -originates in muscle, bone, nerves, blood vessels eg. soft tissue injury Neuropathic pain - answerinvolves nerve pathway injury or compression WHO Pain Ladder - answerStep 1: ASA, NSAIDs, tylenol...

UTMB ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 5355 Exam 3 WELL SOLVED Biogenic Amine Theory linked to depression ANS-Deficiency of neurotransmitters in brain of norepinephrine, dopamine, and/or serotonin. Particularly, a decrease in receptor binding with serotonin. Neurotransmitter Receptor Hypothesis linked to depression ANS-A deficiency of monoamine neurotransmitters at neuronal synapses. Antidepressants increase ANS-Neuronal synaptic levels of monoamine neurotransmitters. if you have more receptors...

Advanced Pathophysiology HESI Review Questions and Answers Graded A+ metabolic acidosis low pH, low HCO3 metabolic alkalosis high pH, high HCO3 respiratory acidosis low pH, high CO2 respiratory alkalosis high pH, low CO2 metabolic acidosis causes Primary Cause: Addition of large amounts of fixed acids to body fluids; Contributing Causes: Lactic acidosis (circulatory failure), Ketoacidosis (diabetes, starvation), Phosphates and sulfates (Renal dz), Acid ingestion (salicylates), Secondary to r...

Neuro Pathophysiology Questions and answers, rated A+ What type of bleed is an epidural? - Arterial Manifestations of a Contusion - Loss of Consciousness <5 minutes and transient changes in Vital Signs What is the patho of a contusion? - Small vessel bruising that leads to edema What are the key points of a contusion? - Frontal/Temporal and Coup/Contrecoup injuries What are the manis for a subdural hematoma? - Depends on the location What is the patho of a subdural hematoma? - Acute...

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL NUR 2063 FINAL EXAM TEST PP Gastritis and Etiology and patho - CORRECT ANSWER-inflammation of stomach's mucolas lining (can involve entire stomach or region) can be acute or chronic. may be caused by h. pylori infection (imbeds in mucosal layer activating toxins and enzymes that cause inflammation. NSAIDS, chronic alcohol consumption, stress, trauma, burns, or infections, autoimmune conditions manifestations of gastritis - CORRECT ANSWER-indigestion, heartburn,...

ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY UTMB 5355 EXAM 3 MODULES 5 & 6 STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Biogenic Amine Theory linked to depression - Deficiency of neurotransmitters in brain of norepinephrine, dopamine, and/or serotonin. Particularly, a decrease in receptor binding with serotonin. Neurotransmitter Receptor Hypothesis linked to depression - A deficiency of monoamine neurotransmitters at neuronal synapses. Antidepressants increase - Neuronal synaptic levels of monoamine neurotransmi...

NUR 265 Exam 3 Review MENINGITIS Patho: Inflammation of the inner meninges Usually caused by: 1. Autoimmune reaction 2. Adverse reaction to medication or procedure (Spinal or Brain)  direct route of entry 3. Infection: a. Bacterial: Most common Strep. Pneumoniae and Neisseria Meningitids Highly contagious (see risks) b. Viral: Most common herpes, Varicella (chicken pox/shingles) c. Fungal: Usually seen in pts w/ AIDs Risks: - Infections of eye, ear, mouth (like a tooth abscess)...

Biogenic Amine Theory linked to depression - Deficiency of neurotransmitters in brain of norepinephrine, dopamine, and/or serotonin. Particularly, a decrease in receptor binding with serotonin. Neurotransmitter Receptor Hypothesis linked to depression - A deficiency of monoamine neurotransmitters at neuronal synapses. Antidepressants increase - Neuronal synaptic levels of monoamine neurotransmitters. if you have more receptors than neurotransmitters - Neurotransmitters do not have time ...

Genitourinary Disorders:  Urinary Incontinence: in older adults is multifactorial, resulting from interactions between LUT abnormalities, neuro logic control of voiding, meds, functional impairments, and multimorbidity. o 15%-30% in the community o 50% among the homebound o 70% in nursing homes. o More common in men o Severity of UI increases with age. o Urgency is the most common type of UI in older adults. o At least half of older patients with UI wont mention it to their providers...