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Hypertension (high blood pressure) will have its most immediate effect on Mature, circulating RBC’s lack endoplasmic reticulum. Without these structures, RBC’s are completely unable to synthesize any Which of the following would indicate that a client with chronic bronchitis has developed secondary polycythemia vera: Stroke volume is Glomerulonephritis is associated with a(n) Which of the following would not typically be observed in a client with asthma A prolonged episode of tachycard...

Tissue damage caused by the deposition of circulating immune complexes containing an antibody against the host DNA is the cause of which disease? How does chest wall compliance in an infant differ from that of an adult? What term is used to describe a hernial protrusion of a saclike cyst that contains meninges, spinal fluid, and a portion of the spinal cord through a defect in a posterior arch of a vertebra? Continued therapy of pernicious anemia (PA) generally lasts how long? Cytokines are ...

The coronary ostia are located in the: Where in the respiratory tract do the majority of foreign objects aspirated by children finally lodge? Which type of antibody is involved in type I hypersensitivity reaction? Hypersensitivity is best defined as a(an): What is the final stage of the infectious process? The function of the foramen ovale in a fetus allows what to occur? What physical sign is the result of turbulent blood flow through a vessel? Which statement concerning benign tumors is...

A 10 year old male is stung by a bee while playing in the yard. He experiences a severe allergic reaction and has to go to the ER. The nurse providing care realizes this reaction is the result of Chronic bronchitis is characterize by: A 6 year old female is diagnose with a bacterial infection of the respiratory system. Which of the following will most likely try to fight the antigen? A 52 year old male is diagnose with urinary tract obstruction. While designing the treatment plan, the nurse r...

Uncal herniation occurs when What are the areas of the brain that mediate several cognitive functions, including vigilance, reasoning, and executive functions? The body compensates to a rise in intracranial pressure by first displacing Subarachnoid hemorrhage causes communicating hydrocephalus by obstructing With receptive dysphasia (fluent), the individual is able to Dementia is characterize by In Parkinson disease (PD), the basal ganglia influences the hypothalamic function to produce wh...

What pathologic alteration produces tremors at rest, rigidity, akinesia, and postural abnormalities? With receptive dysphasia (fluent), the individual is able to Which disease process is infratentorial? Which is a characteristic of brainstem death? Since his cerebrovascular accident, a man has been denying his left hemiplegia. What term is use to describe this finding? Vomiting is associate with CNS injuries that compress which anatomic location(s)? Cognitive operations cannot occur withou...

Most dysphasias are associated with cerebrovascular accidents involving which artery? Vomiting is associated with CNS injuries that compress which anatomic location(s)? Cognitive operations cannot occur without the _____ functioning. Dilated and sluggish pupils, widening pulse pressure, and bradycardia are clinical findings evident of which stage of intracranial hypertension? Which description is consistent with a complex partial seizure? Cerebral edema is an increase in the fluid content o...

Aldosterone synthesis and secretion are primarily regulated by the A surgical individual just arrived on the unit from the postanesthesia care unit. This person’s respirations are 4 per minute and shallow. As the nurse calls for assistance, the person suddenly feels jittery and breathing quickens. Which of the following feedback loops is operating for the nurse in this situation? What effect does aldosterone have on fluid and electrolyte imbalances? What effect does hyperphosphatemia have o...

Clinical manifestations of mild to moderate splenomegaly and hepatomegaly, bronze-colored skin, and cardiac dysrhythmias are indicative of which anemia? What is the pathophysiologic process of aplastic anemia? Which anemia produces small, pale erythrocytes? Symptoms of polycythemia vera are mainly the result of A woman complains of chronic gastritis, fatigue, weight loss, and tingling in her fingers. Laboratory findings show low hemoglobin and hematocrit levels, and a high mean corpuscular v...

Cells in _____ may act as a reservoir in which HIV can be relatively protected from antiviral drugs. What is the role of reverse transcriptase in HIV infection? After sexual transmission of HIV, a person can be infected yet seronegative for _____ months. What of the following remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide? Which statement about vaccines is true? Which statement is true about fungal infections? What disease involves the deposition of circulating immune com...