NUR2063 - Essentials of Pathophysiology Exam 1 Blueprint
Make sure to review all footnotes on PowerPoint slides – such as ‘review chart XYZ’
1. Pathophysiology basics
a. Homeostasis –what is it, how does it help us
b. Allostasis – define/ what’s different from homeostasis
i. Allostatic overload – what does this mean to the body/individual?
c. General Adaptation Syndrome – what are the key features with disease processes
d. Catecholamines
i. Epinephrine
ii. Norepinephrine
e. Adrenocorticoids
i. Cortisol
ii. Aldosterone
f. Endorphines, enkephalins, immune cytokines
i. What are these compounds?
ii. What are the functions?
g. Other neurohormones
h. Adaptation to stress and illness
i. Resilience
ii. Maladaptation
2. Fluids and electrolytes
a. Fluid regulation
b. Sodium/water relationship
c. Alterations in electrolytes
d. Fluid movement through body –intake, absorption, distribution, elimination
e. Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
f. Abnormal fluid loss
g. Fluid imbalances
3. Normal electrolyte levels
a. Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium,
b. Abnormal electrolyte levels and expected findings
4. Immune system components
Make sure to review all footnotes on PowerPoint slides – such as ‘review chart XYZ’
1. Pathophysiology basics
a. Homeostasis –what is it, how does it help us
b. Allostasis – define/ what’s different from homeostasis
i. Allostatic overload – what does this mean to the body/individual?
c. General Adaptation Syndrome – what are the key features with disease processes
d. Catecholamines
i. Epinephrine
ii. Norepinephrine
e. Adrenocorticoids
i. Cortisol
ii. Aldosterone
f. Endorphines, enkephalins, immune cytokines
i. What are these compounds?
ii. What are the functions?
g. Other neurohormones
h. Adaptation to stress and illness
i. Resilience
ii. Maladaptation
2. Fluids and electrolytes
a. Fluid regulation
b. Sodium/water relationship
c. Alterations in electrolytes
d. Fluid movement through body –intake, absorption, distribution, elimination
e. Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
f. Abnormal fluid loss
g. Fluid imbalances
3. Normal electrolyte levels
a. Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium,
b. Abnormal electrolyte levels and expected findings
4. Immune system components
