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[Show more]What are the characteristics of normal cells? - Limited cell division 
Undergo apoptosis 
Show specific morphology 
Have a small nuclear-cytoplasmic ratio 
Perform specific differentiated functions 
Adhere tightly together 
Nonmigratory 
Grow in an orderly and well-regulated manner 
Contact inhibite...
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Add to cartWhat are the characteristics of normal cells? - Limited cell division 
Undergo apoptosis 
Show specific morphology 
Have a small nuclear-cytoplasmic ratio 
Perform specific differentiated functions 
Adhere tightly together 
Nonmigratory 
Grow in an orderly and well-regulated manner 
Contact inhibite...
Hyperlipidemia - high blood lipid levels 
Glucagon - A "counterregulatory hormone that has actions opposite those of insulin. Prevents 
hypoglycemia by triggering the release of glucose from cell storage sites 
What does prandial mean? - during or relating to the eating of food. 
True or False: In...
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Add to cartHyperlipidemia - high blood lipid levels 
Glucagon - A "counterregulatory hormone that has actions opposite those of insulin. Prevents 
hypoglycemia by triggering the release of glucose from cell storage sites 
What does prandial mean? - during or relating to the eating of food. 
True or False: In...
Seizure - An abnormal, sudden, excessive, uncontrolled electrical discharge of neurons within the 
brain that may result in a change in level of consciousness. 
Epilepsy - Two or more seizures experienced by a person; chronic disorder 
Myoclonic Seizure - Sudden brief contractions. Frequently occur...
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Add to cartSeizure - An abnormal, sudden, excessive, uncontrolled electrical discharge of neurons within the 
brain that may result in a change in level of consciousness. 
Epilepsy - Two or more seizures experienced by a person; chronic disorder 
Myoclonic Seizure - Sudden brief contractions. Frequently occur...
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Upper GI disorder, is the backflow of gastric and duodenal 
contents into the esophagus. 
What are the common causes of GERD? - Relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter, obesity, , 
hiatal hernias, H pylori bacteria, eating large meals, pregnancy, 
Barr...
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Add to cartGastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Upper GI disorder, is the backflow of gastric and duodenal 
contents into the esophagus. 
What are the common causes of GERD? - Relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter, obesity, , 
hiatal hernias, H pylori bacteria, eating large meals, pregnancy, 
Barr...
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Add to cartWhat are the manifestations of CAD? - Chest pain and apprehensin 
EKG changes 
Ventricular aneurysms (death) 
Dysrhythmias 
Sudden death 
If you have pain and apprehension, what do you treat first? - The pain because if the pain is treated 
the apprehension will go away 
Aneurysm - A ballooning and...
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Add to cartWhat are the manifestations of CAD? - Chest pain and apprehensin 
EKG changes 
Ventricular aneurysms (death) 
Dysrhythmias 
Sudden death 
If you have pain and apprehension, what do you treat first? - The pain because if the pain is treated 
the apprehension will go away 
Aneurysm - A ballooning and...
How much does the heart weigh? - 300 g 
Where is the PMI? - Mid-clavicular, 5th intercostal space 
What does PMI stand for? - point of maximal impulse 
S1 - Systole, ventricle is contracting, Mitral and Tricuspid Closing, Heard best at the Apex 
S2 - Diastole, ventricle is filling/perfusing, Aortic ...
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Add to cartHow much does the heart weigh? - 300 g 
Where is the PMI? - Mid-clavicular, 5th intercostal space 
What does PMI stand for? - point of maximal impulse 
S1 - Systole, ventricle is contracting, Mitral and Tricuspid Closing, Heard best at the Apex 
S2 - Diastole, ventricle is filling/perfusing, Aortic ...
Opportunistic Infections - An infection caused by pathogens that take advantage of a host with a 
weakened immune system. Many of these pathogens do not cause disease in a healthy host that has a 
normal immune system. 
AIDS - A person with HIV who has a CD4 count of less than 200 cells/mm^3 or le...
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Add to cartOpportunistic Infections - An infection caused by pathogens that take advantage of a host with a 
weakened immune system. Many of these pathogens do not cause disease in a healthy host that has a 
normal immune system. 
AIDS - A person with HIV who has a CD4 count of less than 200 cells/mm^3 or le...
cardiac glycosides: - *Also called digitalis glycosides* 
-this group of drugs inhibits the sodium-potassium 
pump, resulting in an increase in intracellular sodium 
-This increase leads to an influx of calcium, causing the cardiac muscle fibers to contract more efficiently 
The patient has left-sid...
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Add to cartcardiac glycosides: - *Also called digitalis glycosides* 
-this group of drugs inhibits the sodium-potassium 
pump, resulting in an increase in intracellular sodium 
-This increase leads to an influx of calcium, causing the cardiac muscle fibers to contract more efficiently 
The patient has left-sid...
The preoperative phase begins when: 
- The decision to proceed with surgical intervention is made and ends with the transfer of the patient 
onto the operating room (OR) bed. 
The intraoperative phase begins when: 
- The patient is transferred onto the OR bed and ends with admission to the PACU. 
T...
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Add to cartThe preoperative phase begins when: 
- The decision to proceed with surgical intervention is made and ends with the transfer of the patient 
onto the operating room (OR) bed. 
The intraoperative phase begins when: 
- The patient is transferred onto the OR bed and ends with admission to the PACU. 
T...
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) - a chronic, progressive, systemic inflammatory autoimmune disease that 
mostly affects synovial joints 
Which ethinc group of people is most affected by RA? - euro-americans 
Pannus - vascular granulation tissue composed of inflammatory cells, erodes the cartilage and 
e...
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Add to cartRheumatoid Arthritis (RA) - a chronic, progressive, systemic inflammatory autoimmune disease that 
mostly affects synovial joints 
Which ethinc group of people is most affected by RA? - euro-americans 
Pannus - vascular granulation tissue composed of inflammatory cells, erodes the cartilage and 
e...
A nurse has administered sublingual nitroglycerine. Which parameter should the nurse use to determine 
the effectiveness of sublingual nitroglycerin? 
1 
Relief of anginal pain 
2 
Improved cardiac output 
3 
Decreased blood pressure 
4 
Dilation of superficial blood vessels - 1 
Relief of ang...
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Add to cartA nurse has administered sublingual nitroglycerine. Which parameter should the nurse use to determine 
the effectiveness of sublingual nitroglycerin? 
1 
Relief of anginal pain 
2 
Improved cardiac output 
3 
Decreased blood pressure 
4 
Dilation of superficial blood vessels - 1 
Relief of ang...
This type of immunity is immediate but short-tern and nonspecific. It does not provide true 
immunity on repeated exposure. - Inflammatory 
 What are the 3 types of immunity? - Inflammation, cell mediated, antibody mediated 
 Infection is usually accompanied by this type of immunity. However, this...
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Add to cartThis type of immunity is immediate but short-tern and nonspecific. It does not provide true 
immunity on repeated exposure. - Inflammatory 
 What are the 3 types of immunity? - Inflammation, cell mediated, antibody mediated 
 Infection is usually accompanied by this type of immunity. However, this...
GI Tract 
25 foot tube form mouth to the anus 
main function is to digest, absorb nutrients, and excrete waste 
plays a critical role in homeostasis 
GI tract consists of 
-oral cavity 
-esophagus 
-stomach 
-pancreas 
-liver and gallbladder 
-small and large intestine 
-rectum 
digestion begins in ...
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Add to cartGI Tract 
25 foot tube form mouth to the anus 
main function is to digest, absorb nutrients, and excrete waste 
plays a critical role in homeostasis 
GI tract consists of 
-oral cavity 
-esophagus 
-stomach 
-pancreas 
-liver and gallbladder 
-small and large intestine 
-rectum 
digestion begins in ...
Intracranial pressure (ICP) 
-pressure exerted by the volume of the intracranial contents within the cranial vault; brain tissue, blood, 
and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). 
Monroe-Kellie Doctorine- foundation for understand increased ICP 
-changes in volume in one component must reciprocate change in ...
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Add to cartIntracranial pressure (ICP) 
-pressure exerted by the volume of the intracranial contents within the cranial vault; brain tissue, blood, 
and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). 
Monroe-Kellie Doctorine- foundation for understand increased ICP 
-changes in volume in one component must reciprocate change in ...
Transient Ischemic Attacks - Temporary neurologic dysfunction. May be motor, sensory or visual. 
Are TIAs permanent or temporary incidents? - Temporary 
A family member of a client with a hemorrhagic stroke asks about anticoagulant therapy. Will be started 
if necessary to enhance cerebral circulat...
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Add to cartTransient Ischemic Attacks - Temporary neurologic dysfunction. May be motor, sensory or visual. 
Are TIAs permanent or temporary incidents? - Temporary 
A family member of a client with a hemorrhagic stroke asks about anticoagulant therapy. Will be started 
if necessary to enhance cerebral circulat...
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