Htn pathophysiology - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Pathophysiology of Heart Failureheart failure when the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the metabolic demands of body diastolic heart failure stiff heart muscles/ventricles fill with less blood than normal because can't relax normally preserved Ejection Fraction systolic heart failure weakened heart muscle/ventricles eject less blood bc they can't squeeze as well reduced Ejection Fraction causes of diastolic and systolic heart failure diastolic - valvular (aortic...

A 65 year old male smoker arrives with complaints of right calf pain which is worse at night and with elevation, but is relieved with standing. He also has pain with walking. Upon assessment, the dorsal pedal pulse is palpated to be weak on the right side. This patient could possibly be diagnosed with... - peripheral artery disease An elderly patient experiencing STEMI may have no signs or symptoms except for... - shortness of breath An imbalance in the supply and demand of oxygen can lead...

Maryville University Advanced Pathophysiology Exam 1 Study Guide 2023/2024 Describe the characteristics of apoptosis. - ANSWER - cell death that is regulated or programmed Necrosis - ANSWER - characterized by rapid loss of the plasma membrane structure, organelle swelling, mitochondrial dysfunction. Hypoxia is the #1 major cause of cellul...

Exam 2: NURS611 / NURS 611 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Advanced Pathophysiology Exam Review | Questions and Verified Answers | Grade A - Maryville Q: What is the most common type of stroke? Answer: Ischemic Q: Contributing factors for stroke Answer: diabetes, HTN, high cholesterol , heart disease, PVD, polycythemia and thrombocytopenia, a-fib, postmenopausal hormone therapy, hight Na/low K intake, smoking, physical inactivity, obesity, chronic sleep deprivation, African Americans Q: What is the most co...

NU 545 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY UNIT 3 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++ 1.Know all STI: pathophysiology, etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic tests, treatment, and complications. Use EB's chart · How is each transmitted during pregnancy to the fetus? · Know the different stages of syphilis. · what organism causes each STI and is it viral, bacterial etc.? · Do you treat both partners and why? · What age group has the greatest risk of STIs and why? Young...

polyphenols antioxidants flavonoids are most abundant polyphenols in our diet Phytosterols Naturally occurring sterols found in plants. Phytosterols lower LDL cholesterol levels by competing with cholesterol for absorption in the intestinal tract. Sterols added to milk, margarine, orange juice, olive oil, cheese, bread fruits and vegetable improve lipids, inflammation, and endothelial function nuts high in fat and protein (10-30%) monounsaturated fats and polyunsatu...

NURS 5315: Advanced Pathophysiology UTA Exam 1 2023/2024 Latest Revision. Atrophy - ANSWER E. Cells decrease in size P. Still functional Physiologic: thymus gland in early childhood Pathological: disuse Hypertrophy - ANSWER E. Increase in cell size P. Increased workload Physiologic: weightlifting Pathologic: cardiomegaly from HTN Hyperplasia - ANSWER E. Increase in cell number P. Increased cellular division Physiologic: liver regeneration Pathologic: endometrial- usually r/t hormones...

NURS 5315 Advanced Pathophysiology Exam Questions with 100% Verified Correct Answers 2024/2025 Ovarian cancer site of metastasis? - Correct Answer Peritoneal surfaces, omentum (fold of peritoneum connecting the stomach with other abdominal organs), *liver* The increased NADH/NAD+ ratio in the liver from ethanol causes: - Correct Answer 1. Pyruvate --> lactic acid, causing lactic acidosis 2. Oxaloacetate --> malate. This prevents gluconeogenesis and leads to hypoglycemia 3. Glyceralde...

Apply knowledge of cardiovascular physiology in relation to cardiac anatomy and the conduction system of the heart, pathophysiology, pharmacology, chronic heart conditions (from NUR 323) and physical assessment. Ans: Heart disease: leading cause of death in the US. modifiable risk factors: HTN, smoking, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, obesity. non-mod: age, gender, race, fam history. heart sounds: S1= closing of tricuspid and mitral valves, beginning of systole S2= closi...

hypertension correct answers persistently elevated arterial blood pressure (BP) most significant risk factor correct answers cardiovascular disease (CVD) - stroke, MI, angina, HF, kidney failure, death essential hypertension correct answers elevated arterial blood pressure with an unknown etiology secondary hypertension correct answers elevated arterial BP due to concurrent medical conditions or medications (identifiable cause) isolated systolic hypertension correct answers systolic ...