PATHO 370 Pathophysiology (PATHO370)

PATHO 370 Test 2 2023 COMPLETE. PATHO 370 Pathophysiology Two of the most serious oncology emergencies associated with non-Hodgkin lymphoma are obstruction of the superior vena cava and compression of the spinal cord. Selected Answer: a. True Correct Answer: a. True Response Feedback: Compression of the spinal cord is one of the two most serious oncology emergencies associated with non-Hodgkin lymphoma.  Question 4 0 out of 0.125 points The most common primary immune deficiency th...

PATHO 370 MIDTERM EXAM COMPLETE 2023. PATHO 370 Pathophysiology. When a parent asks how they will know if their 2-month-old baby, who is throwing up and has frequent diarrhea, is dehydrated, the nurse’s best response is “If the soft spot on the top of his head feels sunken in and his mouth is dry between his cheek and his gums, then he is probably dehydrated.” Which condition is associated with an elevated reticulocyte count? Hemolytic anemia Hypernatremia may be caused by decreased an...

PATHO 370 MIDTERM STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE 2023. PATHO 370 Pathophysiology. define stress and give examples of physical, chemical, emotional, direct, indirect, external, internal, positive, negative stressors  Stress is a real or perceived threat to the balance of homeostasis. Stress response is to restore balance.  Stressors are agents/conditions that are capable of producing stress and endangering homeostasis o Physical: extreme hot or cold temperature o Chemical: auto exhaust o Emot...

PATHO 370 FINAL EXAM GUIDE 2023 COMPLETE. PATHO 370 Pathophysiology. Absence of menstruation is called amenorrhea. 31.Causes of hypomagnesemia include chronic alcoholism 32.Which acid are the kidneys unable to excrete? carbonic 33.A patient with pancreatitis may experience muscle cramps secondary to hypocalcemia. 34.The arterial blood gas pH = 7.52, PaCO 2 = 30 mm Hg, HCO 3 – = 24 mEq/L demonstrates respiratory alkalosis 35.Administration of which therapy is most appropriate for hypovol...

PATHO 370 TEST 4 Complete 2023. Pathophysiology. What Iare Ithe Ithree ItypesIofIbronchodilators, IandIhowIdo ItheyIfunctionIto Ialleviate Ithe IsymptomsIofICOPD?IWhat Iare IotherIpossible ItreatmentsIforICOPD? TheIthree ItypesIare IBeta-adrenergic Iagonists, Ianticholinergics, IandImethylxanthines. IThe IBeta-agonistsIbindIto IreceptorsIinItheIlungIandIblockIthe ItriggerIto ItheIspasms, Iallowing ItheIairwaysIto IremainIopen. IThey IcanIbeItakenIorally IorIviaIMDI. I AnticholinergicsIblock...

PATHO 370 TEST 3 COMPLETE 2023. Administration of which therapy is most appropriate for hypovolemic shock? Selected Answer: c. Crystalloids Correct Answer: c. Crystalloids Response Feedback: Crystalloids are solutions that contain electrolytes. Isotonic solutions, such as lactated Ringers, are commonly used crystalloid solutions. These solutions are preferred for volume resuscitation, because they remain in the extracellular space and are more effective in increasing blood volume. Vasoc...

PATHO 370 - Pathophysiology Study Guide Complete 2023. Intro to Pathophysiology Pathophysiology ● Pathophysiology - Deranged function in an individual or an organ due to a disease Etiology Classifications ○ Idiopathic - Cause is unknown ○ Iatrogenic - Cause results from unintended or unwanted medical treatment ● Risk Factor: The chances of you getting something ○ A factor that when present increases the likelihood of disease Stages and Clinical Course ● Latent Period ○ Fr...

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (PATHO) 370 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2023 COMPLETE. Clinical Manifestations: Signs (objective) vs Symptoms (subjective). 4. Stages and Clinical Course: Latent period (time between exposure of tissue to injurious agent, first appearance of S&S), Prodromal period (indicating onset of disease), Acute phase (disease/illness reaches its full intensity). 5. Acute clinical course: short-lived, may have severe manifestations. 6. Chronic clinical course: may last months to years, somet...

PATHO 370 Test 2 2023 COMPLETE. PATHO 370 Pathophysiology Which vessel normally demonstrates the most rapid blood flow? Selected Answer: c. The vena cava Correct Answer: c. The vena cava Response Feedback: The vena cava has the most rapid rate of flow. Arterioles don’t offer the most rapid blood flow. Capillaries are composed of a single thickness of endothelial cells attached to a protein network called the basement membrane and don’t offer the most rapid blood flow. A venule begi...

PATHO 370 MIDTERM EXAM LATEST COMPLETE GUIDE 2023. PATHO 370 Pathophysiology. Gas exchange occurs in which of the respiratory system's structures? Selected Answer: Trache a Correct Answer: Alveoli Response Feedback: The alveoli allow air to come in indirect contact with the bloodstream through the pulmonary capillary system. This alveolar membrane, which is one cell thick, allows carbon dioxide to diffuse into the alveoli from the bloodstream and oxygen to diffuse to the bloodstream...