Theories of etiology - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Gestational hypertension High blood pressure after 20 weeks of pregnancy Multi-organ, vasospastic process of reduced organ perfusion(hypoperfusion), activation of the coagulation cascade Patho of Gest. HTN: Etiology Origin unknown Is related to Hypoperfusion Vasospasm Endothelial cell damage Platelet aggregation Theories:::: -> limited to humans Preeclampsia HTN and proteinuria after week 20 or in the early postpartum period in someone previously normotensive.If no proteinuria n...

True or False: MS can present itself in adult and children - Answer-True (onset ages 15-50) What are 3 current theories that relate to the etiology of MS? - Answer-1. Slow acting viral infection 2. Autoimmune response 3. Environmental trigger MS is a disease of the...? a) CNS b) PNS - Answer-a) CNS What are the 5 types of MS discussed in class? - Answer-1. Clinically Isolated Syndrome 2. Relapsing-remitting MS 3. Secondary-progressive MS 4. Primary-progressive MS 5. Progressive-relaps...

NRNP 6675 Midterm Study Guide 2022/2023 - Walden University. Substance use disorders are a cluster of disorders in which cognitive, behavioral, and physiological symptoms indicate that a person continues using a substance despite significant substance-related problems Psychiatric symptom clusters may be related to substance use, discontinuation of substance use, or withdrawal from habitual substance use. Substance use disorders lead to changes in brain circuits and physiological functions ...

NURS 222 Mental Health Final Exam Review 2023. 50/50 new items 1. Main concept: legal aspects o Hold status o Riese petition. (Medication Capacity Hearing)  If constant refusal of Meds, can be given against will); also under conservatorship emergency o Probably cause hearings  Temporary Conservatorship – (GD): 30 days  LPS Conservatorship – (GD): 1 year temp conservatorship 2. What are some of the criteria for a hold? o Dangerous to self (DTS) o Danger to others (DTO) o ...

Package Title: Chapter 3, Testbank Course Title: Kring, Abnormal Psych 14e Chapter Number: 3 Question Type: Multiple Choice 1. Having a correct diagnosis for Aaron from the clinical case will help clinicians to a) Give Aaron an IQ test b) Describe base rates, causes and treatments. c) Identify what kind of insurance coverage Aaron has. d) Know if other members of Aaron’s family have the same psychological disorder Answer: b Section Reference: Cornerstones of Diagnosis a...

ALU 301, Ch. 15 Rheumatoid Arthritis |Complete Questions with 100% Correct Solutions Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory polyarthritis of unknown etiology that targets the synovial tissue of moveable joints. Epidemiology of RA -prevalence of approximately 1% -30-45 cases per 100,000 of the general population -more common in women than men with a ratio of 3:1. Although rheumatoid arthritis can present at any age, women usually develop symptoms between their second and fi...

repeated passage of feces into inappropriate places such as clothing or the floor; may be involuntary or intentional. considered normal until age 4 - encopresis Treatment for enuresis? - bladder training, voiding schedule, limiting night fluids, positive reinforcement (AVOID SHAMING). bell and pad method has a 70-80% success rate. When investigating biologic theories related to schizophrenia, which neuroanatomic findings would be consistent with this mental health disorder? - enlarged later...

PSI PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH CERTIFICATION EXAM WITH GUARANTEED CORRECT ANSWERS Theories of etiology - correct answer biological sensitivities to hormone changes (sleep), genetic vulnerability (prior diagnosis), psychological (identity), social/environmental (poor social support/racism) Baby Blues - correct answer Affects 60-80% new mothers. Due to hormone changes and sleep deprivation. lasts 2 days to 2 weeks. Tearful, labile affect, reactivity, exhaustion BUT predominately happy, self-est...

1. The systematic evaluation and measurement of psychological, biological, and social factors in a person with a possible mental disorder is known as clinical . a. assessment b. interpretation c. validation d. standardization ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: Assessing Psychological Disorders OTHER: TYPE: Factual 2. The process of determining whether an individual's symptoms meet the criteria for a specific psychological disorder is called _____________. a. ...

Theories of etiology - Answer biological sensitivities to hormone changes (sleep), genetic vulnerability (prior diagnosis), psychological (identity), social/environmental (poor social support/racism) Baby Blues - Answer Affects 60-80% new mothers. Due to hormone changes and sleep deprivation. lasts 2 days to 2 weeks. Tearful, labile affect, reactivity, exhaustion BUT predominately happy, self-esteem remains unchanged. Resolves without intervention. Recommend self care strategies. How...