Rasmussen Pathophysiology
Exam 1 Questions And
Answers
· Excess of fluid in interstitial compartment; may be localized or generalized;
stages +1, +2, +3, +4
✓~ Causes of Edema
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), C-reactive protein (CRP) and plasma
viscosity (PV) blood tests are commonly used to detect an increase in protein in
the blood.
✓~ Lab tests with inflammation
· Maintaining internal conditions in a stable state by keeping things relatively
the same, or balanced.
✓~ Homeostasis
,Overall weight loss and generalized weakness that may have resulted from
toxins released by cancer cells. Loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting. Increased
metabolic rate.
✓~ Cachexia
Extremely malignant bone forming tumor in adolescent and young adults. Develop
in a metaphysical region of long bones. May cause limb pain, compromised joint
function.
✓~ Osteosarcoma
DVT, Pulmonary embolism
✓~ Complication of bone fracture
Muscle loss, infection, nerve damage, amputation, and possible kidney damage.
✓~ Complication of compartment syndrome
· Thirst, decreased urine output, hypotension
✓~ Signs of dehydration
, · Fight or flight response. The purpose is to restore balance. It provides a surge
of energy and physical alterations to either evade or confront danger.
✓~ Alarm phase of Han Seley's General adaptation syndrome
· A disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by
fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues.
✓~ Fibromyalgia
· Enhanced myocardial contractility, increased heart rate, bronchodilation, and
elevated blood glucose levels.
✓~ Flight or fight response signs and symptoms
· Elevated uric acid and disturbance in uric acid metabolism.
✓~ Causes of Gout
· Vasodilator that reduces BP, causes bronchoconstriction and mucus production.
Treats hives, pruritus and swelling.
✓~ Action of Histamine
Exam 1 Questions And
Answers
· Excess of fluid in interstitial compartment; may be localized or generalized;
stages +1, +2, +3, +4
✓~ Causes of Edema
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), C-reactive protein (CRP) and plasma
viscosity (PV) blood tests are commonly used to detect an increase in protein in
the blood.
✓~ Lab tests with inflammation
· Maintaining internal conditions in a stable state by keeping things relatively
the same, or balanced.
✓~ Homeostasis
,Overall weight loss and generalized weakness that may have resulted from
toxins released by cancer cells. Loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting. Increased
metabolic rate.
✓~ Cachexia
Extremely malignant bone forming tumor in adolescent and young adults. Develop
in a metaphysical region of long bones. May cause limb pain, compromised joint
function.
✓~ Osteosarcoma
DVT, Pulmonary embolism
✓~ Complication of bone fracture
Muscle loss, infection, nerve damage, amputation, and possible kidney damage.
✓~ Complication of compartment syndrome
· Thirst, decreased urine output, hypotension
✓~ Signs of dehydration
, · Fight or flight response. The purpose is to restore balance. It provides a surge
of energy and physical alterations to either evade or confront danger.
✓~ Alarm phase of Han Seley's General adaptation syndrome
· A disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by
fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues.
✓~ Fibromyalgia
· Enhanced myocardial contractility, increased heart rate, bronchodilation, and
elevated blood glucose levels.
✓~ Flight or fight response signs and symptoms
· Elevated uric acid and disturbance in uric acid metabolism.
✓~ Causes of Gout
· Vasodilator that reduces BP, causes bronchoconstriction and mucus production.
Treats hives, pruritus and swelling.
✓~ Action of Histamine
