NURS 6501 (NURS6501)

Stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system would cause: Selected Answer: Contraction of bladder detrusor muscle, bradycardia, and increased salivation Damage to an upper motor neuron will cause muscle Selected Answer: spasticity Which substances inhibit bone re absorption? Selected Answer: Osteoprotegerin (OPG) and estrogen Venous bleeding around the brain can cause a(n): Review Test Submission: Module 5 Knowledge Check Selected Answer: subdural hemato ma Brain system that in...

Collapse of alveoli is a(n): Selected Answer: Answers: Atelectasis Empyema Aspiration Atelectasis Hemoptysis 1 out of 1 points Question 2 As a person ages, what type of changes occur in the myocardium and arterial walls? 1 out of 1 points Selected Answer: Answers: sti"ening sti"ening shrink Question 3 Acute rheumatic fever is a complication of a: 1 out of 1 points Selected Answer: Answers: streptococcal infection of the pharynx streptococcal infection of the pharynx staphylo...

This paper will discuss the following case study: A 27-year-old patient with a history of substance abuse is found unresponsive by emergency medical services (EMS) after being called by the patient’s roommate. The roommate states that he does not know how long the patient had been lying there. Patient received naloxone in the field and has become responsive. He complains of burning pain over his left hip and forearm. Evaluation in the ED revealed a large amount of necrotic tissue over the grea...

Renal: Mechanism, presentation and diagnostic tests of - GFR = sum of GFRs in all functioning nephrons, so  # of functional nephrons =  GFR - BP in glomerular capillaries > BP in Bowman’s space ( Hydrostatic pressure gradient) - Renal auto-regulation to preserve GFR when BP/Volume drops: RAAS activated → dilutss Afferent (Approaching) arteriole dilates to increase perfusion to nephron, and Efferent (Exiting) arteriole constricts so less blood leaves nephron - Estimating...

A 65-year-old female comes to the clinic with a complaint of abdominal pain in the epigastric area. The pain has been persistent for two weeks. The pain described as burning, non-radiating and worse after meals. Denies N&V, weight loss or obvious bleeding. She admits to frequent belching with bloating. PMH: seasonal allergies with Chronic Sinusitis, positive for osteoarthritis, Meds: Claritin 10 mg po daily, ibuprofen 400-600 mg po prn pain Family Hx-non contributary Social history: Separated...

An 83-year-old resident of a skilled nursing facility presents to the emergency department with generalized edema of extremities and abdomen. History obtained from staff reveals the patient has history of malabsorption syndrome and difficulty eating due to lack of dentures. The patient has been diagnosed with protein malnutrition.

Week 8 Assignment: Case Study Analysis According to WHO (2023), in 2019, an estimated 528 million people worldwide were living with osteoarthritis; of that, about 60% are female. This condition is prevalent among older adults and can significantly impact their quality of life. This paper explores the musculoskeletal pathophysiologic processes in osteoarthritis, particularly in the context of Mrs. Catherine Jones, a 74-year-old female with a history of diabetes mellitus type 2 and hypertension. ...

Question 1 1 out of 1 points lOMoARcPSD| Question 5 1 out of 1 points Question 6 1 out of 1 points Question 7 1 out of 1 points Question 8 1 out of 1 points Question 9 1 out of 1 points Plasma proteins During childhood, the thymus decreases in size, and this is referred to as atrophy. Selected Answer: a. Physiologic Correct Answer: a. Physiologic What is the role of cytokines in cell reproduction? Selected Answer: a. Provide growth factor for tissue growth and development ...

Primary Diagnosis: _Parkinson’s Disease 1. Describe the pathophysiology of the primary diagnosis in your own words. What are the patient’s risk factors for this diagnosis? Pathophysiology of Primary Diagnosis Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects the central nervous system, particularly the part of the brain responsible for controlling movement. The pathophysiology of Parkinson's involves the gradual loss of dopamine-producing cells in a region ...

 Question 1 1 out of 1 points Which of the following affects drug distribution throughout the body? Selected Answer: Protein binding  Question 2 1 out of 1 points A Nurse Practitioner who provides care in a long-term care facility is documenting a new resident's medication regimen on the resident's intake admission. The Nurse Practitioner is documenting the generic, rather than proprietary, names of the resident's current drugs because Selected Answer: there is a potential ...