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portage pathophysiology module 6 exam Questions and Answers
with Complete Solutions UPDATED!!!
_______ is sleep disordered breathing caused by airway
obstruction. - ANSWER obstructive sleep apnea
_______ work by blocking membrane receptors and the
subsequent reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine. -
ANSWER tri-cyclic anti-depressants
________ utilizes electric impulses to inhibit or stop the
abnormal nerve activity that causes tremor and other
unwanted movement patterns associated with Parkinson's
disease. - ANSWER deep brain stimulation
A 75-year-old male is brought to the emergency department by
their spouse at 8 pm. The spouse reports that they were
cleaning up after dinner at approximately 6:30 pm, and she
noticed that her husband's speech was very unclear. When she
asked him what was going on, he said that he didn't know and
that the entire right side of his face felt numb. She reports that
he is very active, but he has a past medical history of atrial
fibrillation. Based upon these symptoms and past medical
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history, what do you suspect this patient is experiencing? How
would you confirm this diagnosis? What treatment should be
administered? Explain why you chose that treatment. -
ANSWER This patient is more than likely experiencing an
ischemic stroke. A CT scan and MRI would be needed to
determine if a clot was blocking blood flow to the brain tissue
and to rule out a hemorrhagic stroke. If a clot is found, this
patient should receive tPA drugs as they are within the 3-4.5
hour treatment window.
A patient experiences a seizure that manifests with repetitive
hand rubbing and reports of hallucinations right before the
seizure occurred. They have experienced which type of seizure?
- ANSWER focal seizure with impairment of consciousness or
awareness
A patient is being seen in your office with a primary complaint
of daytime fatigue that has lasted for the past 2 months. They
go on to tell you that they are having difficulty with work
performance and are constantly on edge. You suspect they have
chronic insomnia. What are the 4 primary symptoms of
insomnia? Describe a nonpharmacologic treatment plan that
you can prescribe for this patient. - ANSWER The 4 primary
symptoms of insomnia are:
portage pathophysiology module 6 exam Questions and Answers
with Complete Solutions UPDATED!!!
_______ is sleep disordered breathing caused by airway
obstruction. - ANSWER obstructive sleep apnea
_______ work by blocking membrane receptors and the
subsequent reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine. -
ANSWER tri-cyclic anti-depressants
________ utilizes electric impulses to inhibit or stop the
abnormal nerve activity that causes tremor and other
unwanted movement patterns associated with Parkinson's
disease. - ANSWER deep brain stimulation
A 75-year-old male is brought to the emergency department by
their spouse at 8 pm. The spouse reports that they were
cleaning up after dinner at approximately 6:30 pm, and she
noticed that her husband's speech was very unclear. When she
asked him what was going on, he said that he didn't know and
that the entire right side of his face felt numb. She reports that
he is very active, but he has a past medical history of atrial
fibrillation. Based upon these symptoms and past medical
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history, what do you suspect this patient is experiencing? How
would you confirm this diagnosis? What treatment should be
administered? Explain why you chose that treatment. -
ANSWER This patient is more than likely experiencing an
ischemic stroke. A CT scan and MRI would be needed to
determine if a clot was blocking blood flow to the brain tissue
and to rule out a hemorrhagic stroke. If a clot is found, this
patient should receive tPA drugs as they are within the 3-4.5
hour treatment window.
A patient experiences a seizure that manifests with repetitive
hand rubbing and reports of hallucinations right before the
seizure occurred. They have experienced which type of seizure?
- ANSWER focal seizure with impairment of consciousness or
awareness
A patient is being seen in your office with a primary complaint
of daytime fatigue that has lasted for the past 2 months. They
go on to tell you that they are having difficulty with work
performance and are constantly on edge. You suspect they have
chronic insomnia. What are the 4 primary symptoms of
insomnia? Describe a nonpharmacologic treatment plan that
you can prescribe for this patient. - ANSWER The 4 primary
symptoms of insomnia are:
