PATHOPHYSI NUR2063 SE (NUR2063)

1. What is gastritis? What are causes? - inflammation of the stomach lining, pain in LUQ, causes- irritation due to medication, alcohol, caffeine. Signs and symptoms stomach pain, nausea, vomiting and bloating. 2. What is GERD? What are causes to this condition? What are complications of GERD if left untreated? Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease- backflow of gastric content into esophagus through lower esophageal sphincter. – irritation or burning sensation, if not treated esophageal cancer, ...

Essentials of Pathophysiology – Exam #1 Review Sheet Covers Modules 1, 2, and 3 – Chapters 1, 2, 6, 12, and 13 1. Define pathophysiology. What does the study of pathophysiology include? The study of the disorder breakdown of the human body’s function. Includes Etiology: study or causes of phenomena, Pathogenesis: development or evolution of disease, Clinical Manifestations: signs and symptoms, Treatment implications- Understanding of all of the following of disorder or disease may determ...

. What is the best way a nurse can assess if their client has altered brain function? a. Normal cranial nerve assessment b. Asking addition and subtraction questions c. Altered level of consciousness d. Vital signs 2. What hormones help to raise the blood sugar level to help maintain homeostasis? a. Insulin b. Thyroxine c. Renin d. Glucagon 3. What are signs of meningitis? Select all that apply. a. Nuchal rigidity b. Headache c. Photopia d. Weight gain

NUR2063 Pathophysiology Exam 1 Study Guide(Module 1,2 And 3)-1. What happens during the alarm phase of Hans Selye’s General Adaptation Syndrome? a. Initial reaction b. Sympathetic nervous system • Observed bodily changes produced by stress • The initial symptom that the body experience when face stressful event • Natural reserve, time, genetics, age, gender, health status, nutrition, sleep–wake cycles, hardiness, and psychosocial factors • The flight or ...

Pathophysiology - Exam 2- Study Guide (FALL 2020).docx

=Pathophysiology – Exam 2 Study Guide Fall 2020 Module 4 o Clinical manifestations – appendicitis  Appendicitis Inflammation of the vermiform appendix  Periumbilical pain, RLQ pain (“McBurney’s point”) (classic, but may be anywhere), nausea, vomiting, fever, diarrhea, RLQ tenderness, systemic signs of inflammation.  o Clinical manifestations – cholecystitis  Acute: inflammation of gallbladder wall  Chronic: inflammation of the gallbladder wall attributed to...