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Prepare for NURS 5315 Advanced Pathophysiology UTA Exam 1 with a comprehensive study guide designed to support focused nursing exam preparation. Review essential disease processes, physiological mechanisms, clinical terminology, advanced pathophysiology concepts, and practice material related to Exam 1. This NURS 5315 UTA Advanced Pathophysiology Exam 1 Study Guide can help organize study sessions, reinforce understanding of course material, identify areas requiring additional review, and support effective preparation for the assessment.

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What can Reactive Oxygen Species cause?


Heart disease, Alzheimers, Parkinsons, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), CV disease,
HTN, HLD, DM, ischemic heart disease, HF, OSA. Lipid perioxidation, damage proteins,
fragment DNA, less protein synthesis, chromatin destruction, damage mitochondria


What is the body's defense against ROS?


Antioxidants (Vitamin E, Vitamin C, cysteine, glutathione, albumin, ceruloplasmin, transferrin)



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How are free radicals produced?


1. Normal cellular respiration
2. Absorption of extreme energy sources (radiation, UV light)
3. Metabolism of exogenous chemicals, drugs, and pesticides
4. Transition of metals
5. Nitric oxide acting like a chemical mediator and a free radical




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action potential


Process of conducting an impulse. Activates the neuron --> the neuron depolarizes --> then
repolarizes


Threshold potential


Point at which depolarization must reach in order to initiate an action potential


Hypokalemia and action potentials


HYPERpolarized (more negative, ex. -100). Less excitable. Decreased neuromuscular
excitability: weakness, smooth muscle atony, paresthesia, cardiac dysrhythmias




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