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NSG 120 Final Exam Pathogenesis The development of the disease or the sequence of events involved in the tissue changes related to the specific disease process. Onset sudden OR acute- An acute disease indicates a short-term illness that develops quickly with marked signs such as high fever or severe pain—for example, acute appendicitis; onset may be insidious, best described as a gradual progression with only vague or very mild signs. Chronic often a milder condition developing gradually...

Distribution of this document is illegal Final Exam - NUR2063| NUR 2063 (Latest 2023 / 2024) Essentials of Pathophysiology - Rasmussen S - The Marketplace to Buy and Sell your Study 1. Which of the following assessmentfindingsindicates analteration in homeostatic control mechanisms? - Fever 2. Injury that occurs when blood flow is diminished to tissue is called injury. - ischemic 3. The cancer growth continuum is divided into which of the following stages? - Initiation, promotion, ...

  How can you differentiate between Cushing and Addison disease? (in terms of secreting hormone). - Answer: Cushing: HYPERsecretion of Cortisol "C for Cushing, C for Cortisol". ADDison: HYPOsecretion of Cortisol & Aldosterone "ADD - Aldosterone" Mnemonic for Cushing - Answer: Mnemonic STRESSED Skin fragile Truncal obesity w/ small arms Rounded face "Moon face". Reproductive- amenorrhea and ED. Ecchymosis and Elevated BP Stretchmark on abdominal (purple color) Sugar e...

What different types of diabetes mellitus are there? 1 - autoimmune, idiopathic - failure to produce sufficient insulin 2 - 'man-made', diet related - resistance to insulin Gestational - high blood glc during pregnancy Genetic form - autosomal dominant, maturity onset diabetes of the young - monogenic defects of beta-cell function Secondary diabetes What are the causes of secondary diabetes? Disease of the exocrine pancreas - chronic pancreatitis, CF, carcinoma Endocrinopathies -...

-obstructions -antibiotic-resistant bacteria ---- presence of multiple strains of bacteria - What are potential causes of chronic infection/UTI? -fever -N/V -Pain (abdominal, pelvic, back) -LMP -Contraceptive use -Sexual partners -hygeine habits -Vaginal discharge/irritation -hx of UTIs - What additional HPI questions would you want to ask a patient with urinary complaints (dyuria, urgency, etc.)? -Usually bladder problem -UTI -Pyleonephritis -STI -inflammatory lesions of the ...

Exit HESI Practice 126 Questions with Verified Answers A client presents at the ED complaining of a raspy voice, cold intolerance, and fatigue. Lab tests indicate an elevated TSH and low T3 and T4 levels. After the client is admitted to the telemetry unit, which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement? A) Assess for presence of non-pitting edema. B) Administer the prescribed dose of levothyroxine. C) Offer additional blankets and a warm drink. D) Note client's most re...

NUR2063 Essentials of Pathophysiology Final Exam Study Outline MODULE 1: THE CELL STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION • Chapter 1: What is Pathophysiology? O Definitions: Etiology, pathogenesis, acute, chronic, exacerbation, remission, etc. O Signs vs. Symptoms O Levels of Disease Prevention: Primary vs. Secondary vs. Tertiary • Chapter 2: Homeostasis, Allostasis, & Adaptive Responses to Stressors o What is homeostasis? Allostasis? ▪ What is allostatic load? Allostatic overload? o What...

Adults med-surg 1 cardiac Types of PVD (peripheral vascular disease) - Arterial occlusive disease - Venous Insufficency Arterial Occlusive Disease A common circulation problem; arteries that carry blood to the legs or arms becomenarrow and get clogged Main cause of AOD Atherosclerosis Risk factors of AOD - smoking - diabetes - BMI over 30 - high blood pressure 140/90 - increasing age - family history Effects of AOD It is 6-7 times of a greater risk of a heart attack and stroke ...

1. Once a practice problem has been identified the next step would be to use the PICOT format to ask a question about the problem. PICOT stands for: P—population, I—intervention, C—comparisons, O—outcome, T—time. 2. The Affordable Care Act has directed the US Department of Health and Human Services and multiple agencies to develop and disseminate initiatives on meeting the care needs of patients with Multiple Chronic Conditions (MCC). What is the primary purpose for the national d...

MVU Nurs 620 exam 3 questions and answers 100% correctRenal disorder HPI questions to ask Fever, n/v Pain (abdominal, pelvic, back) LMP, type of contraceptive use New sexual partner Vaginal discharge Hygiene habits Hx. Of UTIs family history of bladder cancer Renal Disorders: Differential Diagnosis UTI Pyelonephritis Sexually Transmitted Infections abdominal problems appendicitis cysts- ovarian or uterine 00:57 01:22 Renal Disorders: Diagnostics What would we...