NR 507 Advanced Pathophysiology

Case Scenario A76-year -old man is brought to the primary care office by his wife with concerns about his worsening memory. He is a retired lawyer who has recently been getting lost in the neighborhood where he has lived for 35 years. He was recently found wandering and has often been brought home by neighbors. When asked about this, he becomes angry and defensive and states that he was just trying to go to the store and get some bread. His wife expressed concerns about his ability to make dec...

1. Based on the review of the history, physical and lab findings what is the most likely diabetes diagnosis for thispatient? 2. Explain the pathophysiology associated with the chosen diabetesdiagnosis. 3. Identify at least three subjective findings from the case which support thechosen diagnosis. 4. Identify at least three objective findings from the case which support thechosen diagnosis

Discussion Questions: 1. Compare and contrast the pathophysiology between diverticular disease (diverticulosis) and diverticulitis. 2. Identify the clinical findings from the case that supports a diagnosis of acute diverticulitis. 3. List 3 risk factors for acute diverticulitis. 4. Discuss why antibiotics and IV fluids are indicated in this case.

1. Question: Hypertension (high blood pressure) will have its most immediate effect on 2. Question: Mature, circulating RBC’s lack endoplasmic reticulum. Without these structures RBC’s are completely unable to synthesize any 3. Question: Which of the following would indicate that a client with chronic bronchitis has developed secondary polycythemia vera: 4. Question: The amount of blood the heart can hold 5. Question: Glomerulonephritis is ... with a(n) 6. Question: Which of the followi...

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Advanced Pathophysiology Week 1 Quiz. MUST READ!!! Advanced Pathophysiology Week 1 Quiz Question 1 2 / 2 pts Cells in _____ may act as a reservoir in which HIV can be relatively protected from antiviral drugs. the lungs Correct! the central nervous system the thymus gland bone marrow HIV may persist in regions where the antiviral drugs are not as effective, such as the CNS. Question 2 2 / 2 pts What is the role of reverse transcriptase in HIV infection? It transports the RNA into...

Advanced Pathophysiology Week 7 Quiz Version 3. VERIFIED DOCUMENT. Advanced Pathophysiology Week 7 Quiz- Version 3 Question 1 2 / 2 pts Uncal herniation occurs when a cerebellar tonsil shifts through the foramen magnum. the cingulate gyrus shifts under the falx cerebri. the diencephalon shifts from the middle fossa straight downward through the tentorial notch into the posterior fossa. Correct! the hippocampal gyrus shifts from the middle fossa through the tentorial notch into the pos...

NR 601 midterm study guide A client is newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which diagnostic test will best evaluate the management plan prescribed for this client? Quarterly hemoglobin A1C After first managing the pain being experienced by the client with gout, the treatment focuses on: Preventing systemic involvement by altering the client's diet The abrupt onset of symptoms of stress or urge incontinence is most often due to a urinary tract infection True A 60-year-old woman presen...

NR507 PATH FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE REPRODUCTIVE Endometrial cycle and occurrence of ovulation Manifestation of female reproductive functioning is menstrual bleeding, which starts with menarche (1st period) and ends with menopause (cessation of menstrual flow for 1 year). Average age of menarche is...