Hypertrophy Samenvattingen, Aantekeningen en Examens

A localized dilation of an artery either within the original diameter of the artery (fusiform) or an out pouching of the artery (saccular). Aortic Aneurysm What is aortic aneurysm the result of a weakening of the arterial wall and occurs where arteries curve or flex. Where is the aortic aneurysm located? Can be in the abdominal area such as abdominal aortic aneurysm or thoracic aorta What is the cause of aortic aneurysm? • Hypertension • Atherosclerosis • Smoking • Age • Fam...

WCU Pathophysiology (MIDTERM) Exam Questions and Answers A common cause of heart failure is which of the following? (Select all that apply. -Answer-- Coronary artery disease -Cardiomyopathy -Hypertension When the cause of a disease is due to unintended or unwanted medical treatment, the term to describe this is -Answer-latrogenic COPD type A is referred to as: -Answer-Emphysema A heart that has to pump harder in order to effectively circulate blood is likely to undergo which type of ce...

Atrophy - Answer E. Cells decrease in size P. Still functional Physiologic: thymus gland in early childhood Pathological: disuse Hypertrophy - Answer E. Increase in cell size P. Increased workload Physiologic: weightlifting Pathologic: cardiomegaly from HTN Hyperplasia - Answer E. Increase in cell number P. Increased cellular division Physiologic: liver regeneration Pathologic: endometrial- usually r/t hormones Dysplasia - Answer E. Cells change in size, shape, organizatio...

Apoptosis Answer A physiological, naturally occurring, programmed cell death, dismantles neutrophils Self destruction Deletes cells during embryonic development Nuclear and cytoplasmic shrinkage of cell. Necrosis Answer Tissue or cell death that is irriversible Hypoxia Answer What is the #1 major cause of cell injury leading to necrosis. Lack of oxygen. Hypertrophy Answer Increase in cell size Example of Physiologic hypertrophy Answer Myocardial cells increase in size due to endur...

PORTAGE LEARNING NURS 231 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 2023/24 MODULE 1 - MODULE 10 EXAMS {LATEST UPDATE}PATHOPHYS Module Exams 1 Module 1 Exam Question 1 2.5 / 2.5 pts True/False: A bodybuilder’s muscles will display hyperplasia. True Correct! False It will display hypertrophy. Question 2 2.5 / 2.5 pts True/False: Barrett esophagus is an example of dysplasia. True Correct! False It’s metaplasia. Question 3 0 / 2.5 pts True/False: Hypertrophy is an increase in the size of an organ or...

Exam 2: NSG550/ NSG 550 (New 2024/ 2025) Diagnostic Reasoning for Nurse Practitioners Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade QUESTION pulmonary function tests can be used for what? Conducted to evaluate the response of bronchodilator therapy Pre-op evaluation of lung function Determination between restrictive and obstructive forms of pulmonary disease QUESTION Bronchoscopy can be used for what? Answer: Direct visualization of the tracheobron...

"ABCDE's" of Mole Assessment - A = Asymmetry (one side of mole is NOT the same as the other side) B = Border of mole is irregular. C = Color is variable (e.g., brown/ black/ tan colors in the same mole) or dark color. D = Diameter > 6mm (about the same diameter as an eraser on a #2 pencil) E = Elevation - raised from the surrounding skin, and/or... E = Evolution (changes) in the appearance of nevi over time 6 F's Risk Factors Cholecystitis - Fat Fare Fertile Fourties Female ...

Cellular atrophy involves: A) an increase in cell size. B) a decrease in cell size. C) an increase in the number of cells. D) a decrease in the number of cells. correct answer: b The process of cellular atrophy is accomplished through which of the following processes? A) Loss of fluid B) Decreased cell division C) Inhibition of enzyme formation D) Formation of autophagic vacuoles correct answer: d In compensatory hyperplasia, growth factors stimulate cell division in response to:...

Given for Magnesium Toxicity calcium gluconate Hemabate (Carboprost) Given for postpartum hemorrhage Ute root if that helps induce labor or contraction contraindicated with history of asthma Management for preterm labor (Risk for maternal and fetal tachycardia) Terbutaline Methergine (Methylergonovine) Given for postpartum hemorrhage Contraindication for hypertension Cytotec (misoprostol) Cervical ripening agent Also used as an uterotonic in PPH Cervidil cervical ripenin...

Egan's Chapter 18 ECG Exam Questions & Answers Already Passed Which node is the "backup" pacemaker? - AV node When should a ECG be obtained? - Patient has signs and symptoms of: MI & CHF Assessment tool to help determine pt's general health. Screening tool - pre-op surgery Hx of heart disease The resting ECG does reflect the pumping ability of the heart or the likelihood that the patient may have a myocardial infarction in the near future. - False Myocardial infarction, ventricular ...