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Nurs 3345 Pathophys Module 1|Altered Cells And Tissues Questions With Solutions
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Nurs 3345 Pathophys Module 1|Altered Cells AndTissues Questions With Solutions
cardiac hypertrophy diagnostic criteria CORRECT ANS-genetic testing, hypertension,
reduced exercise tolerance, ventricular arrhythmia (altered signals in cells of ventricle), heart
murmur
cardiac hypertrophy treatment CORRECT ANS-surgical
pharmacologic: ventricular relaxant drugs, drugs that reduce heart workload (to decrease
pressure that the heart must pump against)
nonpharmacologic: activity restriction
acromegaly basic pathophysiology CORRECT ANS-condition of cellular hyperplasia which
leads to excessive growth in bones, cartilage, soft tissues, organs
occurs after epiphyseal plate closure
acromegaly etiology CORRECT ANS-results from excessive hormonal stimulation
, Nurs 3345 Pathophys Module 1|Altered Cells And
Tissues Questions With Solutions
pituitary growth hormone (tumors located here are most common cause of acromegaly), liver
IGF-1
acromegaly signs and symptoms CORRECT ANS-soft tissue swelling, altered facial features,
pain and numbness in hands, voice deepening, snoring, skin changes, altered reproductive
function
acromegaly diagnostic criteria CORRECT ANS-history and physical examinations, lab
analysis (glucose tolerance test, check growth hormones and IGF-1)
cerebral atrophy pathophysiology CORRECT ANS-reduction in size of cells in cerebrum of
brain w/ progressive reduction in size of neurons
cerebral atrophy risk factors CORRECT ANS-reduced stimulation, injury
cerebral atrophy risk factor examples CORRECT ANS-traumatic brain injury, vitamin B
deficiency, toxins, anything causing reduced stimulation
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