Transient ischemic attack - 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...

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Walden University Advanced Pathophysiology Final Exam (Nurs 6501) Questions & Answers 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 ...

ALOC - Answer-Altered Level of Consciousness BM - Answer-bowel movement DOE - Answer-Dyspnea on exertion EOMI - Answer-Extraocular Movement Intact (Appropriate function of the extra ocular muscles, tested with "follow my finger") HA - Answer-headache MI - Answer-Myocardial infarction NAD - Answer-no acute distress NSR - Answer-Normal Sinus Rhythm PNA - Answer-pneumonia UTI - Answer-Urinary Tract Infection ASA - Answer-Aspirin CA - Answer-Cancer PCN - Answer-...

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What does a Transient Ischemic attack warn of? Correct Answer-impending stroke: "brain angina" Levadopa action Correct Answer-precursor to dopamine, converted in brain and peripheral tissue to dopamine Levadopa contraindications Correct Answer-glaucoma, caution with heart, renal, liver, endocrine diseases, MAO inhibitors (depression med) Adverse Effects of Levodopa Correct Answer-anorexia, nausea & vomiting, liver toxicity, orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia, Headache, anxiety, rest...

CAD Coronary Artery Disease HTN Hypertension DVT Deep Vein Thrombosis DM Diabetes Mellitus (Type I or Type II) CHF Congestive Heart Failure GERD Gastroesophogeal Reflux Disease COPD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease MI Myocardial Infarction URI Upper Respiratory Infection UTI Urinary Tract Infection CA Cancer CVA Cerebrovascular Accident / Costovertebral Angle TIA Transient Ischemic Attack ...

A patient has suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Less than 48 hours later, the patient is on ventilatory support with continuous intracranial pressure and hemodynamic monitoring. Which Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score correlates with this patient's condition? a) 7 b) 9 c) 11 d) 13 Correct Answer-a In a patient with a head trauma, Battle sign is indicative of which type of injury? a) Contusion b) Concussion c) Skull fracture d) Cerebral hematoma Correct Answer-c A patient is ...