NUR 200 (NUR200)

Exam (elaborations) NUR 200/NUR 200 - Med Surg III Exam 2 Study Guide.

NUR 200 - Med Surg III Exam 2 Study Guide/NUR 200 - Med Surg III Exam 2 Study Guide. Cellular Regulation Pre-class Notes A normal RBC o Red blood cells main function is to carry oxygen o RBC contain hemoglobin which bind oxygen molecules o The process of RBC production is called Erythropoiesis’, Erythropoietin is primarily produced by the Kidneys o RBC are bioconcave disc o The life span of a RBC is about 120

NUR 200 - MedSurg III Exam 1 Study Guide/NUR 200 - MedSurg III Exam 1 Study Guide. Adrenal Abnormalities Class #1 o Hormone Loop Hypothalamus CRH (Corticotrophin Releasing Hormone) Pituitary Gland (under hypothalamus) ACTH Adrenal Glands (triangles above the kidneys) Secrete steroids Adolsterone [mineralocorticoid] Cortisol [glucocorticoid](stress hormone break glucose for energy) Androgen [testosterone] Cortisol (glucocorticoid = glucose) [goes back up to hypothalamus] o AC...

NUR 200 - Med Surg III Exam 3 Study Guide/NUR 200 - Med Surg III Exam 3 Study Guide. Immunity Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Pathophysiology o Chronic inflammatory, connective tissue disease of unknown origin that affects almost all of the body sytems o Antibodies produced against cellular components (autoantibodies) o Autoantibodies may be triggered by toxins, medications, bacteria, and/or viruses o Autoantibodies ultimately triggers an immune response and leads to local tissue...

NUR 200 - Med Surg III Exam 2 Study Guide/NUR 200 - Med Surg III Exam 2 Study Guide. Cellular Regulation Pre-class Notes A normal RBC o Red blood cells main function is to carry oxygen o RBC contain hemoglobin which bind oxygen molecules o The process of RBC production is called Erythropoiesis’, Erythropoietin is primarily produced by the Kidneys o RBC are bioconcave disc o The life span of a RBC is about 120 days Lab Test o Increased Hematocrit- asses for dehydration o Increased ...