NR 283 Final Exam Concept Review Pathophysiology

Here is my prepared short notes on Pathophysiology. topics covered are listed here: Hiatal Hernia: causes, Signs and Symptoms Gastritis: Acute vs. Chronic, Signs and Symptoms Peptic Ulcer Disease Cholelithiasi Hepatitis Hepatic Encephalopathy:  Cirrhosis:  Esophageal varices:  Crohn’s disease:  Ulcerative Colitis:  Appendicitis:  Intestinal Obstruction:  Gastric Cancer:  Pancreatitis:  Gastroesophageal reflux (acid reflux) GERD: Renal Functions of the Kidney Pyelonephritis: – inf Cystitis:  Renal Calculi:  Glomerulonephritis Kidney Disease: Causes Kidney Failure Labs associated with kidney failure Endocrine Diabetes Insipidus Hypo/hyperthyroidism Hypo/hyperparathyroidism Cushing’s Syndrome/Disease Addison’s Disease: Pheochromocytoma Diabetes Mellitus Musculoskeletal Sprains/Strains Fractures Dislocations Compartment Syndrome Arthritis-G Gouty Arthriti Osteomalacia/Rickets Osteoporosis: Disuse Atrophy Neurological Levels of consciousness/arousal Cerebral vascular accident Transient ischemic attack Traumatic Brain Injury Hematomas(collection of blood outside of blood vessels) epidural/subdural/subarachnoid Concussion Skull Fractures Increased Intracranial Pressure Parkinson’s Disease Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Multiple Sclerosis: Etiology, signs and symptoms, prognosi Huntington’s Disease Spinal Cord Injury:  Seizures Meningitis:  Encephalitis: Environmental Factors Results of Heavy Metal Damage: Chemical Types and damage: Biological Agents:  Contaminated Food and Water Substance Abuse and Associated Problems Physiological dependence: Predisposing factors: Potential Complications Immobility Contracture: Dermal Ulcers: Paraplegia/Quadriplegia, Hemiplegia/Diplegia Orthostatic Hypotension Deep Vein Thrombosis: Pneumonia: Atelectasis: Constipation:  Kidney Stones: Bladder Infection: