NUR 221 Pathophysiology Exam 2 Questions With Verified Answers

NUR 221 Pathophysiology Exam 2 Questions With Verified Answers What is the difference between Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma? - answerHodgkin's Lymphoma has the Reed-Sternberg Cells Why do patients with Hypoparathyroidism experience bone loss? - answerAltered/low calcium levels Why would you as the nurse treat Hypoparathyroidism with vitamin D? - answerVitamin D is needed for the absorption of calcium Hydrocephalus has to do with ? - answerIncreased intracranial pressure You are caring for a pediatric patient who has hydrocephalus, what would you expect as a treatment for this patient? - answerShunt Why is one of the symptoms of Hydrocephalus papilledema? - answerIt is a direct cause of the buildup of pressure around the brain. A patient with suspected Multiple Sclerosis has undergone an MRI. What would you be looking for on the MRI results? - answerPlaques and lesions Your patient has Multiple Sclerosis and has undergone a CSF analysis, what would you expect the provider to have found in the CSF fluid? - answerIgG antibodies Your patient with Leukemia is experiencing bone pain, why do you think this is? - answerThe high influx of WBCs into the bone marrow Your patient with Leukemia is experiencing anemia, why do you think this is ? - answerThe decrease in RBC production because of the increased WBC production. Your patient with Leukemia is experiencing some bruising on the skin, the patient asks you why this is happening. What is the appropriate response ? - answerYour low production of platelets is causing you to bruise. Your patient with Fibromyalgia is presenting with pain, and stiffness. What would tell the patient about the cause of these symptoms. - answerThe fibrous tissue that has developed in your muscle is the reason for your pain and stiffness. What are the requirements for a patient to be diagnosed with Fibromyalgia? - answerThe patient must have pain at 12 out of the 18 of their dermatome points