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NR 283 QUIZ 51. Which of the following statements is TRUE about malignant brain tumors? a. Most brain tumors arise from malignant neurons. b. Primary brain tumors rarely metastasize outside the CNS. c. The blood-brain barrier prevents secondary brain tumors. d. Brainstem tumors do not manifest signs until they are quite large. 2. Which of the following dietary supplements has reduced the incidence of spina bifida in recent years? a. Vitamin B6 b. Folic acid c. Vitamins A and D d. Zinc...

NR 283 Chapter 17: Drugs Affecting the Respiratory SystemMultiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. ____ 1. Digoxin levels need to be monitored closely when the following medication is started: A. Loratadine B. Diphenhydramine C. Ipratropium D. Albuterol ____ 2. Patients with pheochromocytoma should avoid which of the following classes of drugs due to the possibility of developing hypertensive crisis? A. Expectorants B. Beta-2-ag...

NR 283 QUIZ 41. Paralysis of the lower part of the body is called: a. hemiplegia b. paraplegia. c. quadriplegia. d. Isoplegia 2. Which of the following is likely to develop when a leg is immobilized in a cast? a. Muscle atrophy b. Contracture c. Muscle hypertrophy d. Increased osteoblastic activity 3. What do prolonged periods of immobility frequently lead to? 1. Orthostatic hypotension 2. Increased blood pressure and increased heart rate 3. Increased risk of both thrombi and ...

NR 283 quiz 3.A 25-year-old female is diagnosed with urinary tract obstruction. While planning care, the nurse realizes that the patient is expected to have hydronephrosis and a decreased glomerular filtration rate caused by: a. Decreased renal blood flow. b. Decreased peritubular capillary pressure. c. dilation of the renal pelvis and calyces proximal to a blockage. d. stimulation of antidiuretic hormone. ANS: C 2. A 27-year-old male has a severe kidney obstruction leading to removal of...

NR 283 Quiz 21. What color sputum would most likely indicate a bacterial chest infection? a. Clear b. White c. Frothy d. Thick yellowish - green 2. What happens in the lungs when the diaphragm and external intercostal muscles relax? a. Air is forced out of the lungs. b. Lung volume increases. c. Intrapulmonic pressure decreases. d. Intrapleural pressure decreases 3. Tuberculosis is characterized by the following: (select all that apply) a. It is spread by respiratory droplets b. ...

NR 283 QUIZ 1 1. Pathophysiology involves the study of: a. the structure of the human body. b. the functions of various organs in the body. c. functional or structural changes resulting from disease processes. Correct d. various cell structures and related functions. 2. The number of new and old or existing cases in a specific population within a specified time period is called: a. prevalence. b. occurrence. c. incidence. d. abstinence. 3. The term prognosis refers to the: a. period...

NR 283 Exam 1 Review.• Cellular Adaption: Changes made by a cell in response to adverse environmental change Vocabulary • Characteristics of Disease pg. 6 a. Pathogenesis: the manner of development of a disease b. Acute: short term illness the develops quickly c. Chronic: disease is often a milder condition developing gradually; persists for a long time & usually causes more permanent tissue damage d. Subclinical: pathologic changes occur but the patient exhibits no obvious manifesta...

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY – FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDECONSCIOUSNESS • The state of being aware, or perceiving physical facts or mental concepts; a state of general wakefulness and responsiveness to environment; a functioning sensorium. [L. conscio, to know, to be aware of] • totally aware of surrounding activities and incoming stimuli • oriented to time, place, and people • person can respond quickly and appropriately to questions, commands, or events. • Various levels of reduced consciousnes...

NR283 EXAM 3 STUDYGUIDECHAPTER 18 ENDOCRINE All right guys here is endocrine! Overview- functions of the endocrine system provide growth & reproductive capabilities. Dysfunction of the endocrine system includes excessive or insufficient function of the endocrine gland with alterations in hormone levels caused by either hypersecretion or hyposecretion of hormone abnormal hormone levels. Dysfunction of an endocrine gland can also be due to: 1) feedback systems failure to ...

NR 283 Chapter 17: Drugs Affecting the Respiratory SystemDigoxin levels need to be monitored closely when the following medication is started: A. Loratadine B. Diphenhydramine C. Ipratropium D. Albuterol ____ 2. Patients with pheochromocytoma should avoid which of the following classes of drugs due to the possibility of developing hypertensive crisis? A. Expectorants B. Beta-2-agonists C. Antitussives D. Antihistamines ____ 3. Harold, a 42-year-old African American, has moderat...