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Nurs 611 Exam 2 Advanced Pathophysiology (Maryville University) Newest 2025 Complete 200 Questions And Correct Answers (Verified Answers) |Already Graded A+
what are common risk factors for stroke - ANSWER- arterial HTN, insulin resistance and DM, elevated cholesterol or low high density lipoprotein (HDL), elevated lipoprotein- A level, hyperhomocysteinemia, congestive heart disease and PVD, asymptomatic carotid stenosis, polycythemia and thrombocythemia, a- fib, postmenopausal hormone therapy, high sodium intake above 2300mg, low potassium intake less than 4700mg, smoking, lack of physical activity, obesity, chronic sleep deprivation
which autoimmune disease typically presents 2-4 weeks following a bacterial/viral infection such as respiratory or GI
illness (ex: flu) - ANSWER- Guillain-Barre syndrome
Describe the progression of Guillain-Barre symptoms - ANSWER- typical first manifestations are numbness, pain, paresthesias, or weakness in the limbs. Paresis/paralysis may present in an ascending pattern 1 / 4
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when can improvement be expected with Guillain-Barre - ANSWER- weakness usually plateaus or improves by the 4th week in 90% of cases
Myasthenia Gravis - ANSWER- a chronic autoimmune disease that is mediated by Ach receptor antibodies that act at the neuromuscular junction. The antibodies prevent normal reception for muscle contraction
myasthenia gravis clinical manifestations - ANSWER- - exertional fatigue and weakness that worsens with activity, improves with rest, and recurs with resumption of activity -a recent history of recurring upper resp tract infections -diplopia, ptosis, and ocular palsies -facial droop and an expressionless face; difficulty chewing and swallowing associated with dietary changes and weight loss; drooling -episodes of choking and aspiration
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Graves disease - ANSWER- Graves disease is a result of autoantibodies binding to the TSH receptor sites. This leads to hyperthyroidism
acute pain - ANSWER- an event; cause often known; lasts less than 6 months; sudden onset; clinical signs include increased pulse rate, elevated bp, increased rr, diaphoresis, and dilated pupils; prognosis is usually complete relief
low back pain - ANSWER- most common chronic pain condition
chronic pain - ANSWER- constant situation; cause may be unknown; can be sudden or slow onset; duration is prolonged and persistent; complete relief rarely occurs
myofascial pain syndromes - ANSWER- second most common chronic pain condition resulting from muscle spasms, tenderness
and stiffness; ex: myalgia, muscle strain
deafferentation pain - ANSWER- painful condition resulting from damage to peripheral nerve; ex: burn pain caused by cold 3 / 4
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sleep deprivation - ANSWER- serious disturbances of the sleep- wake cycle; circadian disruption; can occur in healthy individuals; reduced NK cell activity in healthy individuals
conductive hearing loss - ANSWER- sound is not properly conducted from the outer to inner ear. there is an interference in air conduction that can be caused by foreign body obstructions, tumors, or infection.can be treated and hearing will generally improve
symptoms of conductive hearing loss - ANSWER- diminished hearing, speaking in a SOFT voice, individual can hear better in a noisy environment (paracusia willisiana)
causes of conductive hearing loss - ANSWER- impacted cerumen, foreign bodies, benign tumor of middle ear
sensorineural hearing loss - ANSWER- caused by impairment of the organ of Corti or its central connections. Can possibly be congenital; conditions include noise exposure, aging, meniere disease, ototoxicity
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