Stroke tia Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is the link between major depression and cortisol secretion? Individuals with depression show that persistently elevated plasma cortisol levels can result in inflammation that is believed to trigger depression A patient has chronic anemia associated with chronic renal failure. What substance does the healthcare professional tell the patient is needed to treat this anemia? Erythropoietin What is the first indication of nephrotic syndrome in children? Periorbital edema A patient is in t...

Portage Learning Anatomy & Physiology 2: Module 2 Exam Questions and Answers Fully solved This layer of the meninges is tightly attached to the brain. Pia mater (menix) The _______ fissure separates the right and left cerebral hemispheres. Median longitudinal What is the purpose of the blood-brain barrier? Describe its maintenance from a cellular level. The blood-brain barrier is a diffusion barrier which prevents most particles from entering the central nervous system tis...

Final Exam: NR601 / NR 601 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Primary Care of the Maturing & Aged Family Practicum | Study Guide Review | 100% Correct | Grade A - Chamberlain Question: What percent of all strokes occur in older adults over 85? Answer: 17% Question: How is stroke incidence expected to change from 2010 to 2050? Answer: Double among older adults and minorities Question: Modifiable risk factors for stroke (think chronic diseases) Answer: #1 Hypertension #2...

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PRN1725 / PRN 1725 Exam 1 Review (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Client-Centered Care IV | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen Question: seizure risk factors Answer: traumatic head injury, drug overdose, febrile illness, history of stroke, hypoglycemia, hypoxia, alcohol withdrawal Question: Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) Answer: Minor stroke; where neurological function is regained quickly with time Question: a stroke can be caused by Ans...

Describe how your body responds to an infection. - Correct answer-T cells produce cytokines, which stimulate B cells. B cells produce antibodies. Identify role of DNA changes in congenital abnormalities. - Correct answer-Mutations in genes or chromosomal abnormalities How does development disrupts congenital abnormalities? - Correct answer-Alterations of DNA Describes factors that disrupt homeostasis and how disruptions affect wellbeing. - Correct answer-(ex) Fluid and electrolyte shifts ...

ATI COMPREHENSIVE PROCTORED EXAM LATEST VERSIONS 2023 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 1. When caring for an older patient with hypertension who has been hospitalized after a transient ischemic (TIA), which topic is the most important for the nurse to include in the discharge teaching? a) Effect of atherosclerosis on blood vessels b) Mechanism of action of anticoagulant drug therapy c) Symptoms indicating that the patient should contact the health care provider d) Impact of the patient’s family...

Stroke, TIA, Parkinson's disease UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers In promoting health maintenance for prevention of strokes, the nurse understands that the highest risk for the most common type of stroke is present in a. African Americans b. women who smoke iduals with hypertension and diabetes d. those who are obese with high dietary fat intake - CORRECT ANSWER- C: Individuals with hypertension and diabetes- The highest risk factors for thrombotic stroke are hypertensio...

Acute Stroke and TIA management define stroke - WHO a clinical syndrome consisting of 'rapidly developing clinical signs of focal neurological deficit (at times global) disturbance of cerebral function, lasting more than 24 h or leading to death with no apparent cause other than that of vascular origin' define transient ischaemic attack (TIA) stroke symptoms and signs that resolve within 24 hours. In practice <1 hour AHA/ASA - a transient episode of neurologic dysfunction caused by ...

New Patient - ANSWER-No previous records, longer visit, detailed chart established patient - ANSWER-Previous records available from last 3 years, shorter visit, concise chart Diagnostic visit - ANSWER-New problem, chief complaint: new symptom, goal is to determine the cause of the problem and appropriate treatment health management - ANSWER-check up, CC: routine physical or management of chronic problems, goal is preventative care and/or assessing progress of ongoing medical problems ...