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Exam 4: NURS611 / NURS 611 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Advanced Pathophysiology Exam Review | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Maryville Q: The GRF is directly related to which factor? Answer: Perfusion pressure Q: When rennin is release, it is capable of which action? Answer: Formation of angotensin I Q: How high does the plasma glucose have to be before the threshold for glucose is achieved? Answer: 180mg/dl Q: What it the end product of protein metabolism that is excreted in urine? An...

Maryville University: NURS611 Patho Exam 3 What are clinical manifestations of hypothyroidism? a. intolerance to heat, tachycardia, and weight loss b. oligomenorrhea, fatigue, and warm skin c. restlessness, increased appetite, and menorrhagia d. constipation, decreased heart rate, and lethargy - ANSWER - *D *The lower levels of TH result in decreased energy metabolism, resulting in constipation, bradycardia, and lethargy. Thyroid-stim...

Exam 1: NURS611 / NURS 611 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Advanced Pathophysiology Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | Graded A - Maryville Q: What are the causes of hypokalemia? Answer: < 3.5. Hyperaldosteronism and excess fluids. Q: What imbalances does hyperaldosteronism cause? Answer: hypokalemia, hypernatremia, and fluid volume excess. Q: What are the manifestations of hypokalemia? Answer: flattened-T waves, AV block, bradycardia, paralytic ileus. Q: What is hypocalcemia? Answer: <8.5 mg/dl...

Exam 2: NURS611 / NURS 611 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Advanced Pathophysiology Exam Review | Questions and Verified Answers | Grade A - Maryville Q: What is the most common type of stroke? Answer: Ischemic Q: Contributing factors for stroke Answer: diabetes, HTN, high cholesterol , heart disease, PVD, polycythemia and thrombocytopenia, a-fib, postmenopausal hormone therapy, hight Na/low K intake, smoking, physical inactivity, obesity, chronic sleep deprivation, African Americans Q: What is the most co...

Exam 2: NURS611 / NURS 611 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Advanced Pathophysiology Exam Review | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Maryville Q: What has the biggest impact on the defense mechanisms Answer: overall health including nutrition and sleep Q: Impaired circulation of norepinephrine and epinephrine is caused by what Answer: Low albumin Q: Every tumor has it's own what? Answer: cell marker Q: Blood test for cancers Answer: Tumor markers Q: marker for prostate cancer...

Exam 3: NURS611 / NURS 611 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Advanced Pathophysiology Exam Review | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Maryville Q: What is dyspnea Answer: often described as breathless, air hunger, SOB, labored breathing, and preoccupation with breathing Q: When is dyspnea seen Answer: common symptom of respiratory disease. Q: Dyspnea is a result of___: Answer: decrease pH, increase PaCO2, and decreased PaO2, stimulation of stretcher or J-receptor, and fatigu...

Exam 1: NURS611 / NURS 611 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Advanced Pathophysiology Exam Review | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Maryville Q: ADH (water retention) and perception of thirst are stimulated by? Answer: Increased plasma osmolality Q: Osmolality increases or decreases with dehydration? Answer: Increases Q: Osmolality increases or decreases with over hydration Answer: Decreases Q: What is a normal sodium level? Answer: 135-145 meq/l Q: Sodium...

Exam 2: NURS611 / NURS 611 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Advanced Pathophysiology Exam Review | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Maryville Q: glaucoma Answer: leading cause of visual impairment and blindness; family history is a risk factor, can be inheritied Q: open angle Answer: most common type of glaucoma Q: purpose of the inflammatory process Answer: the inflammatory process is the body's second line of defense when epithelial barrier is damaged. It's purpose is ...

Exam 4: NURS611 / NURS 611 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Advanced Pathophysiology Quiz Bank | Questions and Verified Answers with Rationales | 100% Correct | Grade A - Maryville Q: Which are clinical manifestations of male breast cancer? (Select all that apply.) a. Ulceration present on the breast b. Retraction of breast tissue c. Nipple discharge d. Palpable mass midline of the nipple e. Unilateral solid mass Answer: A, B, C, E The malignant male breast lesion is usually a unilateral solid mass located ...

Quiz Bank: NURS611 / NURS 611 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Advanced Pathophysiology Exam | Questions and Verified Answers with Rationales | 100% Correct - Maryville Q: Which are causes of cellular injury? (Select all that apply. ) A. Antioxidants B. Chemical agents Answer C. Hypoxia Answer D. Mechanical factors Answer Rationale: Injury to cells may be caused by chemical agents, hypoxia, free radicals, infectious agents, physical and mechanical factors, immuno-logic reactions, genetic factors, and nutrit...