NUR 631 : Physiology and Pathophysiology (NUR631)

1. Question: What causes the rapid change in the resting membrane potential to initiate an action potential? 2. Question: What types of necrosis is often associated with pulmonay tuberculosis? 3. Question: What is an example of compensatory hyperplasia? 4. Question: Low plasma albumin causes edema as a result of a reduction in which pressure? 5. Question: When a child inherits a disease that is autosomal recessive, it is inherited from who? 6. Question: Describe the chromosomal defect re...

NUR 631 – Midterm Exam Study Guide 2023. Tumor progress from benign to malignant (364-366) o Benign tumors are usually encapsulated and well differentiated. They retain some normal tissue structure and do not invade the capsules surrounding them or spread to regional lymph nodes or distant locations. ▪ Generally named according to the tissues from which they arise, and include the suffix –oma. o Some benign tumors can progress to cancer and are then referred to as malignant. They ha...

NUR 631 Final Exam Study Guide 2023 – Complete Questions and Answers. Describe the type of lesions found in psoriasis & seborrheic and actinic keratosis. Elevated, firm, and rough lesion with flat top surface greater than 1 cm in diameter Describe the skin lesions found in Varicella (chickenpox) and herpes zoster (shingles). Elevated circumscribed, superficial lesion filled with serous fluid, less than 1 cm in diameter Describe the pathogenetic mechanism of polycystic ovarian syndrome (...

NUR-631 Topic 4 Assignment Case Study 2023 – Grand Canyon University. “Mr. Davis is 56-year-old male who has a past medical history of HTN (hypertension). Every Sunday, he goes to his favorite restaurant to watch sports with his friends. While making several trips to the restroom over in 1 hour, Mr. Davis complains of feeling tired and weak. He starts sweating profusely, his breathing becomes rapid and deep, his speech is slurred, and eventually he passes out. His friends call 911, and M...

NUR 631 – Midterm Exam Study Guide 2023. Cellular biology and Alterations • Compensatory hyperplasia after partial resections (mod 1) (51-53) o Ex: liver, hepatocyte growth o Adaptive mechanism that enables certain organs to regenerate o Even with removal of 70% of the liver, it will regenerate within about 2 weeks o Compensatory hyperplasia occurs in epidermal, intestinal epithelia, hepatocytes, bone marrow and fibroblasts. Some type off hyperplasia is noted in bone, cartilage and sm...

NUR 631 Final Exam Study Guide 2023 – Complete Questions and Answers. Describe the pathogenetic mechanism of polycystic ovarian syndrome (POS). POS has at least two of the following conditions: oligo-ovulation or anovulation, elevated lev- els of androgens, or clinical signs of hyperandrogenism and polycystic ovaries. Of the options available, only this answer accurately defines the pathogenetic mechanisms of POS. Describe Hirschsprung’s disease. Congenital aganglionic megacolon. Mech...

NUR 631 – Midterm Exam Study Guide 2023. Cellular biology and Alterations • Compensatory hyperplasia after partial resections (mod 1) (51-53) o Ex: liver, hepatocyte growth o Adaptive mechanism that enables certain organs to regenerate o Even with removal of 70% of the liver, it will regenerate within about 2 weeks o Compensatory hyperplasia occurs in epidermal, intestinal epithelia, hepatocytes, bone marrow and fibroblasts. Some type off hyperplasia is noted in bone, cartilage and sm...

NUR 631 Final Exam Study Guide 2023 – Complete Questions and Answers. Describe the type of lesions found in psoriasis & seborrheic and actinic keratosis. Elevated, firm, and rough lesion with flat top surface greater than 1 cm in diameter Describe the skin lesions found in Varicella (chickenpox) and herpes zoster (shingles). Elevated circumscribed, superficial lesion filled with serous fluid, less than 1 cm in diameter Describe the pathogenetic mechanism of polycystic ovarian syndrome (...