NSG 530 / NSG 530 Exam 1 (Latest )
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Pathophysiology - Wilkes
Acute pancreatitis - ANSWER-May result from drugs, cellular injury from alcohol, or viral infection
-epigastric or midabdominal constant pain
Alcoholic liver disease - ANSWER-A degenerative liver condition that occurs in three stages: (1) fatty
liver, (2) alcoholic hepatitis, and (3) cirrhosis.
Bacterial vaginosis - ANSWER-An overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina; characterized by itching, burning,
or pain, and possibly a "fishy" smelling discharge.
Balantitis - ANSWER-Inflammation of the glans penis. Accumulation under the foreskin can irritate the
glans and lead to infection.
Biliary atresia - ANSWER-Congenital absence of the opening from the common bile duct into small
intestine (duodenum). Plugging, inflammation, and fibrosis of the bile ducts and cholestasis. Jaundice is
the primary symptom. Liver-transplant for long-term therapy.
Category 1 prostatitis - ANSWER--acute bacterial prostatitis
-Ascending infection of the urinary tract
-infection stimulates an inflammatory response in which the prostate becomes enlarged, tender, firm, or
boggy
Category 2 prostatitis - ANSWER-chronic bacterial prostatitis. Recurrent urinary tract symptoms and
persistence of pathogenic bacteria in urine or prostatic fluid. Prostate may be fibrotic from frequent
infection.
Category 3 prostatitis - ANSWER-chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain. No pathogenic bacteria can be
localized to the prostate.
NSG 530 / NSG 530 Exam 1 (Latest )
Actual Qs & Ans to Pass the Exam Advanced
Pathophysiology - Wilkes
, NSG 530 / NSG 530 Exam 1 (Latest )
Actual Qs & Ans to Pass the Exam Advanced
Pathophysiology - Wilkes
-category 3a- chronic pelvic pain syndrome with WBC count elevated and localized to prostate
-category 3b- noninflammatory
Category 4 prostatitis - ANSWER-Asymptomatic inflammatory prostatitis. There is an increase in bacteria
and WBC localized to the prostate.
Causes of nephrotic syndrome - ANSWER-Membranous glomerulonephritis
Minimal change nephropathy
Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis
-systemic disease such as diabetes or lupus
Celiac disease - ANSWER-Gluten causes inflammation in the small intestine which leads to
malabsorption and decreased functionality. Bloating, chronic diarrhea, constipation, gas, loose stools,
nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain
Cervical cancer - ANSWER-Malignant cell growth in the cervix; can be caused by HPV virus. Normal
cervical cells change to dysplasia to carcinoma in situ and eventually invasive cancer. Predominantly
asymptomatic
Chlamydia - ANSWER-A bacterial infection that affects the reproductive organs of both males and
females. Can cause permanent damage to a woman's reproductive system. Can also cause ectopic
pregnancy.
Chordee - ANSWER-a downward curvature of the penis, often associated with hypospadias
NSG 530 / NSG 530 Exam 1 (Latest )
Actual Qs & Ans to Pass the Exam Advanced
Pathophysiology - Wilkes
Actual Qs & Ans to Pass the Exam Advanced
Pathophysiology - Wilkes
Acute pancreatitis - ANSWER-May result from drugs, cellular injury from alcohol, or viral infection
-epigastric or midabdominal constant pain
Alcoholic liver disease - ANSWER-A degenerative liver condition that occurs in three stages: (1) fatty
liver, (2) alcoholic hepatitis, and (3) cirrhosis.
Bacterial vaginosis - ANSWER-An overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina; characterized by itching, burning,
or pain, and possibly a "fishy" smelling discharge.
Balantitis - ANSWER-Inflammation of the glans penis. Accumulation under the foreskin can irritate the
glans and lead to infection.
Biliary atresia - ANSWER-Congenital absence of the opening from the common bile duct into small
intestine (duodenum). Plugging, inflammation, and fibrosis of the bile ducts and cholestasis. Jaundice is
the primary symptom. Liver-transplant for long-term therapy.
Category 1 prostatitis - ANSWER--acute bacterial prostatitis
-Ascending infection of the urinary tract
-infection stimulates an inflammatory response in which the prostate becomes enlarged, tender, firm, or
boggy
Category 2 prostatitis - ANSWER-chronic bacterial prostatitis. Recurrent urinary tract symptoms and
persistence of pathogenic bacteria in urine or prostatic fluid. Prostate may be fibrotic from frequent
infection.
Category 3 prostatitis - ANSWER-chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain. No pathogenic bacteria can be
localized to the prostate.
NSG 530 / NSG 530 Exam 1 (Latest )
Actual Qs & Ans to Pass the Exam Advanced
Pathophysiology - Wilkes
, NSG 530 / NSG 530 Exam 1 (Latest )
Actual Qs & Ans to Pass the Exam Advanced
Pathophysiology - Wilkes
-category 3a- chronic pelvic pain syndrome with WBC count elevated and localized to prostate
-category 3b- noninflammatory
Category 4 prostatitis - ANSWER-Asymptomatic inflammatory prostatitis. There is an increase in bacteria
and WBC localized to the prostate.
Causes of nephrotic syndrome - ANSWER-Membranous glomerulonephritis
Minimal change nephropathy
Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis
-systemic disease such as diabetes or lupus
Celiac disease - ANSWER-Gluten causes inflammation in the small intestine which leads to
malabsorption and decreased functionality. Bloating, chronic diarrhea, constipation, gas, loose stools,
nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain
Cervical cancer - ANSWER-Malignant cell growth in the cervix; can be caused by HPV virus. Normal
cervical cells change to dysplasia to carcinoma in situ and eventually invasive cancer. Predominantly
asymptomatic
Chlamydia - ANSWER-A bacterial infection that affects the reproductive organs of both males and
females. Can cause permanent damage to a woman's reproductive system. Can also cause ectopic
pregnancy.
Chordee - ANSWER-a downward curvature of the penis, often associated with hypospadias
NSG 530 / NSG 530 Exam 1 (Latest )
Actual Qs & Ans to Pass the Exam Advanced
Pathophysiology - Wilkes
