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2024 NUR2063 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY RASMUSSEN EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
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2024 NUR2063PATHOPHYSIOLOGY RASMUSSEN
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Erythrocytes - CORRECT ANSWERS-Red blood cells, carry oxygen.
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) - CORRECT ANSWERS-Allergic skin response.
Most common in children; usually improves with age Lesions pruritic
(itching), oozing, crusting, coalescent papule; thickening of the skin or
lichenification occurs. Atopy: "genetic component".
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) - CORRECT ANSWERS-"Tap water" - causes
kidneys to reabsorb plain water and dilutes blood and other body fluids.
Released from pituitary gland.
Antimicrobial Resistance - CORRECT ANSWERS-Susceptible strains die,
resistant strains emerge following exposure to antibiotics, creating a drug-
resistant infection.
Epinephrine - CORRECT ANSWERS-Catecholamine that increases heart rate
in turn increasing cardiac output, relaxes bronchial smooth muscle to dilate
airways for better oxygenation, inhibits insulin secretion to raise blood
glucose levels. Can cause immunosuppression.
Fibrinous Exudate - CORRECT ANSWERS-Thick, sticky, and high in protein
Indicates more advanced inflammation
Fibromyalgia Syndrome - CORRECT ANSWERS-Cause remains unknown.
Characterized by widespread pain in all quadrants of the body.
Additional symptoms may include fatigue, insomnia, depression,
concentration problems, tender/trigger points.
Filtration - CORRECT ANSWERS-Most of fluid that reaches the vascular
compartment distributes into other fluid compartments result of ____________
across permeable capillaries
First Degree Burn - CORRECT ANSWERS-Superficial depth.
Five Cardinal Signs of Infection - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. Redness
2. Swelling
3. Heat
, 4. Pain
5. Loss of function
Fluid Volume Deficit - CORRECT ANSWERS-Caused by removal of sodium-
containing fluid. Signs & Symptoms: High heart rate, low blood pressure,
decreased skin turgor, concentrated/yellow urine.
Inflammation, (2) Infection - CORRECT ANSWERS-(1) always present with (2),
but (1) does not necessarily mean (2)
Active Immunity - CORRECT ANSWERS-Immunity produced by exposure to an
antigen, as a result of the immune response. Ex. Immunizations
Aldosterone - CORRECT ANSWERS-Steroid (glucocorticoid) secreted by
adrenal cortex. Promotes reabsorption of sodium & excretion of potassium.
"Water follows salt" - increased extracellular volume & increased blood
pressure.
Allostasis - CORRECT ANSWERS-Ability to successfully adapt to challenges.
Dynamic processes that helps the body achieve a steady state.
Allostatic Load - CORRECT ANSWERS-Accumulation of various mediators
produced by systems is damaging to tissues over time causing wear and tear
of the body and brain. Can lead to death.
Basophils - CORRECT ANSWERS-Contain histamines, mediate type 1 allergic
reactions, initiate inflammation.
Bone Marrow - CORRECT ANSWERS-Primary functions: Hematopoiesis
(formation of blood cells) Produce erythrocytes (red blood cells), leukocytes
(white blood cells) and platelets
Cachexia - CORRECT ANSWERS-Refers to an overall weight loss and
generalized weakness. Loss of appetite. Increased metabolic rate.
Nausea/vomiting.
Calcium - CORRECT ANSWERS-9-11mg/dL; Basic Function: Bones/Muscle
Excitation
Cancer Risk Factors - CORRECT ANSWERS-Tobacco use Nutrition Obesity Sun
exposure (skin cancer) Sexual exposure to HPV (cervical cancer)
Cervical Cancer - CORRECT ANSWERS-Caused by HPV. Pap-smear screening
starts at 21 years old.
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