Final Exam: NUR2063/ NUR 2063 (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Essentials of Pathophysiology Exam Review |Modules 9-10 | Complete Guide with Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Rasmussen

Final Exam: NUR2063/ NUR 2063 (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Essentials of Pathophysiology Exam Review |Modules 9-10 | Complete Guide with Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Rasmussen QUESTION what is the pathogenesis/etiology of a transient ischemic attack (TIA)? Answer: 1. temporary cerebral ischemia resulting in neurological deficites 2. cerebral artery occlusion, narrowing or injury 3. risk factors: smoking, DM, migraines, advancing age, poor nutrition ,hypercholesterolemia, oral contraceptives, ETOH, illicit drug use QUESTION what are the clinical maifestations of a transient ischemic attack (TIA)? Answer: 1. start suddenly, resolve within 24 hours 2. weakness, paralysis, aphasia, receptive aphasia, dysphagia, difficulty reading, vision issues, changes in sensation, changes in LOC, personality/mood/emotional changes, confusion, agnosia, ataxia, vertigo, incontinence QUESTION what are treatment options for of a transient ischemic attack (TIA)? Answer: 1. PREVENT CVA --> manage underlying conditions, medications, angioplasty, carotid endarterectomy 2. lifelong management --> smoking cessation, diet (increase fruit/veggies, decreased fats/cholesterol), limit ETOH, eliminate illicit drugs QUESTION what is the pathogenesis/etiology of a cerebral vascular accident (CVA) Ischemic stroke? Answer: sudden blockage of blood flow in an area of the brain 1. thrombosis of cerebral artery or intracranial vessels occluding blood flow 2. embolism from thrombosis outside the brain 3. most common QUESTION what CVA is the most common? Answer: ischemic QUESTION what is the pathogenesis/etiology of a cerebral vascular accident (CVA) hemorrhagic stroke? Answer: bleeding into the brain 1. hemorrhage from intracranial 2. R/T HTN, ruptured aneurysm, trauma, hemorrhage disorder, septic embolism 3. 15-20% of strokes 4. most deadly 5. leads to secondary injury QUESTION which CVA is the most deadly? Answer: hemorrhagic QUESTION what are the clinical manifestations of a cerebral vascular accident (CVA) hemorrhagic/ischemic stroke? Answer: 1. same as TIA but without some resolution 2. hemorrhagic = headaches QUESTION whats the difference between ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes? Answer: An ischemic stroke is when blood vessels to the brain become clogged. A hemorrhagic stroke is when bleeding interferes with the brain's ability to function QUESTION what are the treatment implications of a cerebral vascular accident (CVA) ischemic stro