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Pathophysiology Final (HESI) exam with |\ |\ |\ |\ |\




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asymptomatic disease with mild discomfort, diarrhea, or |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\



constipation and flatulence which can be excused for
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other reasons. during acute episodes, food intake should
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be reduced along with antimicrobial drugs taken as
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needed; treated by increasing the bulk in the diet,
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omitting foods such as seeds or popcorn, and
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encouraging regular bowel movements without |\ |\ |\ |\ |\



constipation - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔diverticulosis|\ |\ |\ |\




secrete hormones directly into the blood, in contrast to
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exocrine glands that secrete into a duct - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔endocrine glands |\ |\




chemical messengers that affect blood glucose levels,
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including insulin, glucagon, epinephrine, cortisol, and
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growth hormone - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔hormones
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develops more frequently in patients with Type 2
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diabetes; often the patient is an older person with an
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infection or one who has overindulged in carbs, thereby
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using more insulin than anticipated. condition may be
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difficult to diagnose initially; severe cellular dehydration
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,results in neurologic deficits, muscle weakness,
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difficulties with speech, and abnormal reflexes.
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hyperglycemia and dehydration develop because of the |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\



relative insulin deficit, but sufficient insulin is available to
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prevent ketoacidosis. #1 nursing intervention with a
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patient who has HHNC is to maintain a patent airway! -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔HHNC |\ |\




decreased mobility, hormonal factors, calcium deficits,
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low vitamin D, or low protein are all factors of...
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osteoporosis - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔osteoporosis |\ |\ |\ |\




excessive ___ intake is a contributor to osteoporosis -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔caffeine |\ |\




this kind of pregnancy test should be performed if it is
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ectopic - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔serum pregnancy test
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this level is expected to double about every 48 hours in a
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normal pregnancy; if failed to double, the pregnancy may
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be ectopic - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔beta- hCG
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administered to newborns to prevent hemorrhagic |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\



disorders. the sterile gut of a newborn lacks intestinal
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bacteria necessary for the synthesis of this vitamin.
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required for the production of clotting factors such as
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, prothrombin and fibrinogen - CORRECT ANSWERS |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\



✔✔vitamin K |\




results from fluid accumulation in the pericardial sac,
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constriction of the pericardium by tumor, or pericarditis
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secondary to radiation therapy to the chest. |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\



manifestations include heavy feelings over the chest, |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\



shortness of breath, tachycardia, cough, dysphagia,
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hiccups, hoarseness, nausea, vomiting, excessive
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perspiration, decreased level of consciousness, pulses |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\



paradoxes, distant or muted heart sounds, and extreme
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anxiety, neck vein distension. a medical emergency;
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pericardiocentesis with surgical repair as appropriate is |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\



needed (16-18 gauge needle inserted into pericardial
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space to relieve pressure and analyze fluid) - CORRECT
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ANSWERS ✔✔cardiac tamponade |\ |\




indicative of angina pectoris; condition in which the heart
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has outgrown its blood supply - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔hypertrophy


right ventricular hypertrophy occurs in this condition -
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CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Tetralogy of Fallot |\ |\ |\ |\




can lead to ventricular hypertrophy; - CORRECT ANSWERS
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✔✔afterload, hypertension
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