Rasmussen Pathophysiology
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ATP production/cellular
function of
respiration, powerhouse of the
mitochondria
cell
That portion of the endoplasmic
Rough ER reticulum studded with
ribosomes.
That portion of the endoplasmic
Smooth ER reticulum that is free of
ribosomes.
A tendency to maintain a
balanced or constant internal
Homeostasis state; the regulation of any aspect
of body chemistry, such as blood
glucose, around a particular level
increase in muscle/tissue size,
Hypertrophy
excessive development
the wasting away of a body organ
atrophy or tissue; any progressive decline
or failure; to waste away
an inadequate blood supply to an
Ischemia organ or part of the body,
especially the heart muscles.
, Any observations made by using
S/S of
your senses (pts. blood pressure,
Objective Data
physical findings, and lab values)
S/S of Any symptoms pt. complains of,
Subjective what the pt. feels (pain)
Data
Neurotransmitter secreted by the
Epinephrine adrenal medulla in response to
stress. Also known as adrenaline.
hormone secreted by the kidney;
it raises blood pressure by
Renin
influencing vasoconstriction
(narrowing of blood vessels)
-reduced concentration of
plasma proteins
What causes -increased permeability of
edema? capillary wall
-increased venous pressure
-blockage of lymph vessels
edema, dysnpea (trouble
Signs and
breathing), hyptertension (high
symptoms of
bp), JVD, pulse increase and
fluid excess
bounding, weight increase
, Dry mucous membranes,
decreased skin turgor, Low BP,
Signs and
Low pulse, fatigue, Increased
symptoms of
HCT, decreased mental function,
dehydration
confusion, and loss of
consciousness
- muscle twitches/tetany
- hyperactive DTRs
- positive Chvostek's sign
(tapping on the facial nerve
S/S of triggering facial twitching)
hypocalcemia - positive Trousseau's sign
(hand/finger spasms with
sustained blood pressure cuff
inflation)
- seizures
Diffusion of water through a
Osmosis
selectively permeable membrane
Movement of molecules from an
Diffusion area of higher concentration to
an area of lower concentration.
Energy-requiring process that
active moves material across a cell
transport membrane against a
concentration difference
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ATP production/cellular
function of
respiration, powerhouse of the
mitochondria
cell
That portion of the endoplasmic
Rough ER reticulum studded with
ribosomes.
That portion of the endoplasmic
Smooth ER reticulum that is free of
ribosomes.
A tendency to maintain a
balanced or constant internal
Homeostasis state; the regulation of any aspect
of body chemistry, such as blood
glucose, around a particular level
increase in muscle/tissue size,
Hypertrophy
excessive development
the wasting away of a body organ
atrophy or tissue; any progressive decline
or failure; to waste away
an inadequate blood supply to an
Ischemia organ or part of the body,
especially the heart muscles.
, Any observations made by using
S/S of
your senses (pts. blood pressure,
Objective Data
physical findings, and lab values)
S/S of Any symptoms pt. complains of,
Subjective what the pt. feels (pain)
Data
Neurotransmitter secreted by the
Epinephrine adrenal medulla in response to
stress. Also known as adrenaline.
hormone secreted by the kidney;
it raises blood pressure by
Renin
influencing vasoconstriction
(narrowing of blood vessels)
-reduced concentration of
plasma proteins
What causes -increased permeability of
edema? capillary wall
-increased venous pressure
-blockage of lymph vessels
edema, dysnpea (trouble
Signs and
breathing), hyptertension (high
symptoms of
bp), JVD, pulse increase and
fluid excess
bounding, weight increase
, Dry mucous membranes,
decreased skin turgor, Low BP,
Signs and
Low pulse, fatigue, Increased
symptoms of
HCT, decreased mental function,
dehydration
confusion, and loss of
consciousness
- muscle twitches/tetany
- hyperactive DTRs
- positive Chvostek's sign
(tapping on the facial nerve
S/S of triggering facial twitching)
hypocalcemia - positive Trousseau's sign
(hand/finger spasms with
sustained blood pressure cuff
inflation)
- seizures
Diffusion of water through a
Osmosis
selectively permeable membrane
Movement of molecules from an
Diffusion area of higher concentration to
an area of lower concentration.
Energy-requiring process that
active moves material across a cell
transport membrane against a
concentration difference
