NR 283 Pathophysiology Exam 2 2026 NEWEST
EXAM COMPLETE 190 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ BRAND
NEW!!
Acute stage of Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease - CORRECT ANSWER: -
pericarditis
- endocarditis
Afterload - CORRECT ANSWER: resistance against which left ventricle pushes blood out
aneurysm - CORRECT ANSWER: localized dilation and weakening of arterial wall
angina pectoris - CORRECT ANSWER: chest pain that results when the heart does not get
enough oxygen - recurrent, intermittent brief episodes of substernal chest pain
anoxia - CORRECT ANSWER: absence of oxygen
anticoagulant - CORRECT ANSWER: a drug that prevents clotting of the blood
Apoptosis - CORRECT ANSWER: programmed cell death
Arteries - CORRECT ANSWER: Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
arteriosclerosis - CORRECT ANSWER: hardening of blood vessels
Asthma - CORRECT ANSWER: ventilation problem due to bronchiole obstruction
,Asystole - CORRECT ANSWER: absence of contractions of the heart
Atherosclerosis - CORRECT ANSWER: plaque build up in the coronary artery causing clots,
often leads to MI.
atopic dermatitis - CORRECT ANSWER: Excess inflammation; dry skin, redness, and itching
from allergies and irritants.dry, scaly, pruritic rash , genetic tendency, type 1 HS,
Bradycardia - CORRECT ANSWER: abnormally slow heart rate - under 60
Bradykinin - CORRECT ANSWER: a chemical mediator released during inflammation causing
vasodilation
bronchitis - CORRECT ANSWER: hyperplasia of goblet cells... leading to destruction of the
bronchiole from mucous due to inflammation
cachexia - CORRECT ANSWER: extreme weight loss and body wasting assoc. w serious illness
Capillaries - CORRECT ANSWER: Smallest blood vessels
Cellulitis - CORRECT ANSWER: infection of the dermis, red swollen, painful, caused by staph
aureus
CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE - CORRECT ANSWER:
congestive heart failure - CORRECT ANSWER: When the heart cannot maintain pumping
capability
, dependent edema - CORRECT ANSWER: swelling in the lower body
Diastole - CORRECT ANSWER: relaxation of heart.... required for filling chambers
diastolic pressure - CORRECT ANSWER: sustained pressure when ventricles relax (low)
Diuretics - CORRECT ANSWER: medications administered to increase urine secretion in order
to remove excess sodium and/or water.
- treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure
Dyspnea - CORRECT ANSWER: difficulty breathing
dysrhythmia - CORRECT ANSWER: irregular heartbeat
Emergency Treatment for Angina - CORRECT ANSWER: Rest, stop activity
Patient seated in upright position
Administration of nitroglycerin—sublingual
Check pulse and respiration.
Administer oxygen, if necessary.
Patient known to have angina
--Second dose of nitroglycerin
Patient without history of angina
--Emergency medical aid
Emphysema - CORRECT ANSWER: destruction of alveolar walls, loss of elastic recoil
endocarditis - CORRECT ANSWER: inflammation of the inner lining of the heart
EXAM COMPLETE 190 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ BRAND
NEW!!
Acute stage of Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease - CORRECT ANSWER: -
pericarditis
- endocarditis
Afterload - CORRECT ANSWER: resistance against which left ventricle pushes blood out
aneurysm - CORRECT ANSWER: localized dilation and weakening of arterial wall
angina pectoris - CORRECT ANSWER: chest pain that results when the heart does not get
enough oxygen - recurrent, intermittent brief episodes of substernal chest pain
anoxia - CORRECT ANSWER: absence of oxygen
anticoagulant - CORRECT ANSWER: a drug that prevents clotting of the blood
Apoptosis - CORRECT ANSWER: programmed cell death
Arteries - CORRECT ANSWER: Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart
arteriosclerosis - CORRECT ANSWER: hardening of blood vessels
Asthma - CORRECT ANSWER: ventilation problem due to bronchiole obstruction
,Asystole - CORRECT ANSWER: absence of contractions of the heart
Atherosclerosis - CORRECT ANSWER: plaque build up in the coronary artery causing clots,
often leads to MI.
atopic dermatitis - CORRECT ANSWER: Excess inflammation; dry skin, redness, and itching
from allergies and irritants.dry, scaly, pruritic rash , genetic tendency, type 1 HS,
Bradycardia - CORRECT ANSWER: abnormally slow heart rate - under 60
Bradykinin - CORRECT ANSWER: a chemical mediator released during inflammation causing
vasodilation
bronchitis - CORRECT ANSWER: hyperplasia of goblet cells... leading to destruction of the
bronchiole from mucous due to inflammation
cachexia - CORRECT ANSWER: extreme weight loss and body wasting assoc. w serious illness
Capillaries - CORRECT ANSWER: Smallest blood vessels
Cellulitis - CORRECT ANSWER: infection of the dermis, red swollen, painful, caused by staph
aureus
CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE - CORRECT ANSWER:
congestive heart failure - CORRECT ANSWER: When the heart cannot maintain pumping
capability
, dependent edema - CORRECT ANSWER: swelling in the lower body
Diastole - CORRECT ANSWER: relaxation of heart.... required for filling chambers
diastolic pressure - CORRECT ANSWER: sustained pressure when ventricles relax (low)
Diuretics - CORRECT ANSWER: medications administered to increase urine secretion in order
to remove excess sodium and/or water.
- treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure
Dyspnea - CORRECT ANSWER: difficulty breathing
dysrhythmia - CORRECT ANSWER: irregular heartbeat
Emergency Treatment for Angina - CORRECT ANSWER: Rest, stop activity
Patient seated in upright position
Administration of nitroglycerin—sublingual
Check pulse and respiration.
Administer oxygen, if necessary.
Patient known to have angina
--Second dose of nitroglycerin
Patient without history of angina
--Emergency medical aid
Emphysema - CORRECT ANSWER: destruction of alveolar walls, loss of elastic recoil
endocarditis - CORRECT ANSWER: inflammation of the inner lining of the heart
