Iatrogenic infection - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Gynecomastia causes -Aging -Neonatal period, puberty (tall/overweight teenagers) -Obesity Hypothyroidism -85% women -May be due to failure or resection of the thyroid gland itself or deficiency of pituitary TSH Goiter -May be present with thyroiditis, iodine deficiency, genetic thyroid enzyme defects, drug goitrogens (lithium, iodine, propylthiouracil or methimazole, sulfonamides, amiodarone, interferon-alpha, interferon-beta, interluekin-2, food goitrogens in iodine-deficien...

Colonization Correct Answer-Organism in the body but not causing infection. If break in defense, can cause infection Local infection Correct Answer-Limited to specific part of body such as infected cut or incision systemic infection Correct Answer-infection spreads to several sites and tissue fluids usually in the bloodstream; bacteremia (sepsis); septicemia Nosocomial infection Correct Answer-Hospital acquired infection; caused by delivery of health care services iatrogenic infectio...

main cause of delirium Correct Answer-Drugs Causes of delirium Correct Answer-AEIOU TIPS alcohol/drugs, withdrawl electrolyte abnormality iatrogenic (anticholinergics, benzodiazepines, antiepileptics, blood pressure medicines, insulin/hypoglycemics, narcotics, steroids, H2 blockers, NSAIDs, antibiotics, oxygen hypoxia (bleeding, central venous, pulmonary) Uremia/hepatic encephalopathy trauma infection poisons seizures Causes of delirium in inpatient setting? Correct Answer-Drugs-...

AAMI Pathology Final, With Complete Solution Immediate cause of a disease Excitatory cause Atrophy - Noun A reduction in the functionality of an organ caused by disease, injury or lack of use Hypotrophy - Noun A degeneration in the functioning of an organ due to the loss of cells Hypertrophy Increase or more, get bigger Hypotrophy Decrease or less, get smaller Atrophy A lack of Mammary glands enlarge after birth to allow the mom to feed baby, and revert to normal size after feedin...

ATI Proctored Fundamentals Review A nurse is caring for a client who has a Clostridium difficile infection and is in contact isolation. Which of the following actionA nurse is caring for a client who has a Clostridium difficile infection and is in contact isolation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER A (Wear gloves when changing the client's gown) A nurse is caring for an adult client in the terminal stages of lung cancer who r...

Test Bank Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions 6th Edition HUBERT TEST BANK Table of Contents Chapter 01: Introduction to Pathophysiology Test Bank 1 Chapter 02: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances Test Bank 9 Chapter 03: Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Other Common Therapies Test Bank 18 Chapter 04: Pain Test Bank 21 Chapter 05: Inflammation and Healing Test Bank 25 Chapter 06: Infection Test Bank 36 Chapter 07: Immunity Test Bank 44 Chapter 08: Skin Disorders Test...

Explain the relationship between the chain of infection and transmission of infection Correct Answer-The chain of infection is a continuous circle consisting of: an infectious agent that transitions to a reservoir, then a portal of exit, then reaches the mode of transmission, finds a portal of entry, reaches a host, and then circles back to the infectious agent Identify the body's normal defenses against infection, and discuss events in the inflammatory response Correct Answer-Defenses again...

Week 7: NR283 / NR 283 (Latest Update 2024/2025) Pathophysiology Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct -Chamberlain 1. Which of the following would be the most likely cause of an iatrogenic disease? a. An inherited disorder b. A combination of specific etiological factors c. An unwanted effect of a prescribed drug d. Prolonged exposure to toxic chemicals in the environment - ANSWER c. An unwanted effect of a prescribe...

Gould’s Pathophysiology for the Health Professions 5th Edition VanMeter Hubert Test Bank Gould’s Pathophysiology for the Health Professions 5th Edition VanMeter Hubert Test Bank 01: Introduction to Pathophysiology Chapter 01: Introduction to Pathophysiology Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of the following would be the most likely cause of an iatrogenic disease? a. An inherited disorder b. A combination of specific etiological factors c. An unwanted effect of a prescribed drug ...

Exam 4: NSG554 / NSG 554 (Latest 2024 / 2025) - Nurse Practitioners in Primary Care I Exam Review | Complete Guide with Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Wilkes Q: Hyperthyroid examination findings Answer: -Diffusely enlarged thyroid -Frequent asymmetric and often with bruit -Subacute: moderately enlarged/tender, dysphagia, jaw/ear pain -toxic multi nodular goiter: palpable nodules -Silent thyroiditis: small nontender goiter Q: PALM-COEIN Answer: -Polyp, adenomyosis, leiomyoma, malignancy and hy...