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PATHO 370: Pathophysiology 370 Final Exam Questions & Answers (Actual Exam)-Narcotic administration should be administered carefully in patients with acute pancreatitis related to potential for a. respiratory depression. b. narcotic dependency. c. sphincter of Oddi dysfunction. d. allergic reaction. - c. sphincter of Oddi dysfunction A patient is admitted to the hospital with left-sided heart failure. Which clinical manifestation would the nurse expect the client to exhibit? (Select all t...

Different types of pain and their pathophysiology

PATHO FINAL TB complete test A+ graded A 78-kg patient with septic shock has a pulse rate of 120 beats/min with low central venous pressure and pulmonary artery wedge pressure. Urine output has been 30 mL/hr for the past 3 hours. Which order by the health care provider should the nurse question? a. Administer furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg IV. b. Increase normal saline infusion to 250 mL/hr. c. Give hydrocortisone (Solu-Cortef) 100 mg IV. d. Titrate norepinephrine to keep...

Comprehensive CRNA Interview Review Accurate responses are given. Comprehensive CRNA Interview Review Norepinephrine Mechanism of Action (MOA) A1, A2, B1 agonist. Primary agent used in distributive shock because it's ability to recruit venous volume and augment preload, while increasing arterial tone, and increasing cardiac output. Alpha one causing peripheral smooth muscle contraction. (low dose venous, high dose venous and arterial). Alpha 2 adrenoreceptor agonism actually ant...

NUR 265 Exam 3 Review MENINGITIS Patho: Inflammation of the inner meninges Usually caused by: 1. Autoimmune reaction 2. Adverse reaction to medication or procedure (Spinal or Brain)  direct route of entry 3. Infection: a. Bacterial: Most common Strep. Pneumoniae and Neisseria Meningitids Highly contagious (see risks) b. Viral: Most common herpes, Varicella (chicken pox/shingles) c. Fungal: Usually seen in pts w/ AIDs Risks: - Infections of eye, ear, mouth (like a tooth abscess)...

NUR 265 Exam 3 Review MENINGITIS Patho: Inflammation of the inner meninges Usually caused by: 1. Autoimmune reaction 2. Adverse reaction to medication or procedure (Spinal or Brain) direct route of entry 3. Infection: a. Bacterial: Most common Strep. Pneumoniae and Neisseria Meningitids Highly contagious (see risks) b. Viral: Most common herpes, Varicella (chicken pox/shingles) c. Fungal: Usually seen in pts w/ AIDs Risks: - Infections of eye, ear, mouth (like a tooth abscess) and neck...

Patho of Sepsis (7 steps) - ANSWER-1) Body's immune response is triggered 2) White blood cells come to help (inflammatory mediators, interferons, cytokines, and histamine) 3) Vasodilation, capillary leak, and blood clotting 4) There is not enough blood flow to the organs (BIG PROBLEM) 5) Metabolic acidosis (due to organs not getting enough O2) 6) Septic shock (pt is not responding to fluid treatment) 7) MODS (multiple organ dysfunction syndrome) (two or more organs have failed) Fluid ...

MENINGITIS Patho: Inflammation of the inner meninges Usually caused by: 1. Autoimmune reaction 2. Adverse reaction to medication or procedure (Spinal or Brain)  direct route of entry 3. Infection: a. Bacterial: Most common Strep. Pneumoniae and Neisseria Meningitids Highly contagious (see risks) b. Viral: Most common herpes, Varicella (chicken pox/shingles) c. Fungal: Usually seen in pts w/ AIDs Risks: - Infections of eye, ear, mouth (like a tooth abscess) and neck are at increase...

PATHO 370 TEST 3 Questions With Answers Latest Updated 2024 (GRADED) Administration of which therapy is most appropriate for hypovolemic shock? Selected Answer: c. Crystalloids Correct Answer: c. Crystalloids Response Feedback: Crystalloids are solutions that contain electrolytes. Isotonic solutions, such as lactated Ringers, are commonly used crystalloid solutions. These solutions are preferred for volume resuscitation, because they remain in the extracellular space and are more effecti...

NUR 265 Exam 3 Review MENINGITIS Patho: Inflammation of the inner meninges Usually caused by: 1. Autoimmune reaction 2. Adverse reaction to medication or procedure (Spinal or Brain)  direct route of entry 3. Infection: a. Bacterial: Most common Strep. Pneumoniae and Neisseria Meningitids Highly contagious (see risks) b. Viral: Most common herpes, Varicella (chicken pox/shingles) c. Fungal: Usually seen in pts w/ AIDs Risks: - Infections of eye, ear, mouth (like a tooth abscess)...