Nu 545 unit 7 exam - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NU 545 Advance Pathophysiology Unit 2 Exam- University of South Alabama Exam Questions With Verified Answers A+ Graded Afferent - ANS Towards (towards the spinal cord) Efferent - ANS Away From (away from the spinal cord) Which nerves are incapable of regeneration? - ANS Neurons in the Central Nervous System (CNS) do not divide and injury causes permanent loss. Which injury to nerves has better outcomes? Crushed or Severed/Cut - ANS Crushed nerves recover better How do peri...

NU 545 Unit 7 Exam Questions and Answers All Correct What is the primary direction of current therapy for MODS? - Answer- *PREVENTION* 1. Prevent infections 2. Maintain nutrition 3. Maintain oxygenation-perfuse organs Medical management BEFORE MODS **Potential source of sepsis or inflammation must excised or removed** 1. When source cannot be removed, antimicrobial agents are used 2. If agent is known—antibiotic to which organism is sensitive 3. If agent is not known—broad-s...

NU 545 UNIT 7 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED Describe the specific chromosomal abnormality responsible for Down Syndrome The most well known aneuploidy (those that do not contain a multiple of 23 chromosomes) in an autosome is trisomy of the 21st chromosome. J. Langdon Down 1st described the the disease in 1866. Down syndrome is seen in 1 in 800 births. IQ's between 25 and 70. Facial features: low nasal bridge, epicentral folds, protruding tongue, and flat low...

NU 545- UNIT 4 STUDY GUIDE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++ Infectious Mononucleosis p. 966 A benign, acute, self-limiting lymphoproliferative clinical syndrome characterized by acute viral infection of B lymphocytes (B cells). Associated with several tumors, most commonly specific lymphomas and nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Most common cause- EBV. Major manifestations of EBV induced IM: Pharyngitis, lymphadenopathy, Fever. Other viral causes for IM: CMV, adenovirus, HIV, Hep A,...

NU 545 Unit 2 Exam Questions and Answers All Correct What are the two types of fibers that transmit the nerve action potentials generated by excitation of any of the nociceptors. Pages 469-470 - Answer- Nociceptors = free nerve endings in the peripheral nervous system that responds to chemical, mechanical, and thermal stimuli; when stimulated they cause nociceptive pain. Two fibers are A-delta & C fibers ***see question 7! A-delta fibers: lightly myelinated, medium sized = faster transmissi...

UNIT 1: NU 545, PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A++ InTRAcellular within the cell InTERcellular between cells ADsorb Adhesion of atoms, ions, or molecules from a gas, liquid, or dissolved solid to a surface ABsorb Fluid is dissolved by or permeates liquid What is metabolic ABsorption? Cells taking in and using nutrients and other substances from their surroundings Kidney tubules function Reabsorb fluids, synthesize PRO Intestinal ...

NU 545 UNIT 3 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE GRADED A++ How are water-soluble hormones transported? Water-soluble hormones are proteins that are polarized with a high molecular weight. Because they cannot diffuse across the lipid cell plasma membrane, they must interact or bind with receptors in or on the cell membrane to activate a second-messenger to mediate short-acting responses. How are lipid-soluble hormones transported? Lipid-soluble hormones diffus...

NU 545 Unit 1 Exam Questions With Correct Answers What is metabolic absorption? - answerThe uptake and use of nutrients and other substances from the cells surrounds (pg. 3). What uses oxygen to remove hydrogen atoms in an oxidative reaction? - answerPeroxisomes contain enzymes to use o2 to remove H atoms. This produces hydrogen peroixide. (pg 8) During cell injury what is released that is capable of cellular autodigestion? - answerLysosomes aid in cellular digestion, seen as "trash ca...