There are higher concentrations of ______________ and _______________ in extracellular fluid
Chloride
Sodium
magnesium
calcium
potassium - ANSWER Sodium and chloride
What antibodies are released in response to
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There are higher concentrations of ______________ and _______________ in extracellular fluid
Chloride
Sodium
magnesium
calcium
potassium - ANSWER Sodium and chloride
What antibodies are released in response to an allergic reaction ( type 1 hypersensitivity reaction )
IGM
IGE
IGG
COMPLEMENTARY ANTIBODIES - ANSWER IGE
WHAT IS ONE OF THE PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF HISTAMINE
Vasoconstriction
vasodilation
capillary refill
cyanosis - ANSWER Vasodilation
A PATIENT AT YOUR CLINIC DEVELOPS HEART FAILURE AFTER 25 YEARS OF UNTREATED HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE. THE DEVELOPMENT OF HEART FAILURE IS REFERRED TO AS:
CHRONIC HEART DISEASE
COMPLICATED HYPERTENSION
SEQUELA
MANIFESTATIONS OF UNDERLYING HEART DISEASE - ANSWER Sequela
IF A client has a potassium LEVEL of 1.9 mEq/L what assessment would you want to complete immediately?
Assess for jaundice
Assess for skin turgor
Assess the client's ability to walk without a cane
Assess the telemetry/EKG for cardiac abnormalities - ANSWER Assess the telemetry/EKG for cardiac abnormalities
Which primary stimulus for the sensation of thirst declines with aging ?
Altered renal GFR
Increased circulating blood volume
Altered metabolism
Increased serum osmolality - ANSWER Increased serum osmolarity
A patient has edema. What could have caused the edema?
Increased interstitial fluid osmotic pressure
Overuse of potassium-wasting diuretic medication
Hypernatremia combined with fluid volume deficit
Excessive production of A- and B-type natriuretic peptides - ANSWER Increased interstitial fluid osmotic pressure
Which of the following electrolyte imbalances result in increased neuromuscular activity?
Hypernatremia
Hypermagnesemia
Hypercalcemia
Hyperphosphatemia - ANSWER Hyperphosphatemia
Which mechanism can cause antimicrobial resistance?
Enhancing chemotaxis which moves the drug
Producing enzymes that inactivate the drug
Enhancing herd immunity which protects against the drug
Producing helminthes that actively repel the drug - ANSWER Producing enzymes that inactivate the drug
Which term should be used when describing infections caused by fungi?
Mycosis
Zoonotics
Bacteremias
Capsids - ANSWER Mycosis
Production of which of the following substance is primarily responsible for the pain associated with inflammation?
Bradykinin
Hageman factor
C5b fragment
Type 1 interferon - ANSWER Bradykinin
Bradykinin is
a cell mediator that promotes growth
a chemical mediator that occurs with acute inflammation
a chemical supporter of mitochondrial function
a chemical substance that aid in pinocytosis - ANSWER a chemical mediator that occurs with acute inflammation
Catecholamines and cortisol are compounds released by the body during
increased physical activity
stress
metabolism
homeostasis - ANSWER Stress
Most organ and tissue transplants must be "matched" to the recipient as much as possible. What makes this so difficult?
Lack or presence of CD4 or CD8
Genetic polymorphism of MHC genes
Proliferation of acute phase proteins
Variations in the complement cascade - ANSWER Genetic polymorphism of MCH genes
Which statement is correct regarding the immune system?
The mononuclear phagocyte system is the first line of defense.
T lymphocytes (T cells) develop in the tonsils which are strategically located.
The intestinal epithelium produces another form of bactericidal peptide called defensins.
Innate defenses require no previous exposure to mount an effective response against an antigen. - ANSWER The mononuclear phagocyte system is the first line of defense
Which stage of the general adaptation syndrome facilitates the individual's allostatic restoration of homeostasis?
Alarm
Resistance
Exhaustion
Allostatic load - ANSWER Resistance
Which of the following is an example of a stressor?
Using a cell phone while driving
Being exposed to air pollution
Running in the dark
Having inadequate immunizations - ANSWER Being exposed to air pollution
catecholamines during the stress response would be
increased gastrointestinal motility.
constriction of the pupils.
increased glycogenolysis.
decreased heart rate. - ANSWER Increased glycogenesis
Which characteristic best describes a malignant tumor?
Is encapsulated
Is localized
Has little vascularity
Has greater degree of anaplasia - ANSWER Has a greater degree of anaplasia
Place the multistep nature of carcinogenesis in order.
Tumor suppressor gene, mutation, metastasis
Rb and p53 genes, initiation, and progression
Initiation, promotion, and progression
Proto-oncogene, oncogene, metastasis - ANSWER Initiation, promotion, and progression
Which term should be used when describing the process of a tumor forming new blood vessels?
Angiogenesis
Apoptosis
Mitogen
Cachexia - ANSWER Angiogenesis
Which patient has the greatest risk for infection?
A patient who has intact physical barriers
A patient taking iron medication
A patient taking corticosteroid therapy
A patient who is immunized - ANSWER A patient taking corticosteroid therapy
Which is an example of primary prevention for measles
use of abx
use of vaccine
antivirals after exposure - ANSWER Use of vaccine
A patient has an eruption of vesicles with erythematous bases localized to a dermatomalsegment of skin caused by the same virus as chickenpox. Which disorder will the clinician observe documented on the chart?
Varrucae
Herpes zoster
Lichen planus
Scleroderma - ANSWER Herpes zoster
DiGeorge syndrome is a deficiency of
B cells.
T cells.
syncytiotrophoblast microvesicles.
transient hypogammaglobulinemia. - ANSWER T cells
Which of the following disorders displays these characteristics?
•Failure to remove antigen-antibody complexes
•Is not tissue specific
•Includes antibodies
•Occurs over several hours or days
•Also called immune complex reaction
Type I hypersensitivity
Type II hypersensitivity
Type III hypersensitivity
Type IV hypersensitivity - ANSWER Type III hypersensitivity
Which genetic aspect is associated with development of autoimmune diseases?
Chronic or multiple viral infections
Life-threatening anaphylaxis
B-cell epitopes
MHC genes - ANSWER MHC genes
if you were to define pathophysiology which if the following topics would you include in your definition ( include all that apply)
pathogenesis
etiology
homeostatic continuum
clinical signs and symptoms
public health statistics
treaments - ANSWER Pathogenesis, etiology, clinical signs and symptoms, and treatments
A patient has a fracture in which one fragment of bone is telescoped into another. Which term should the clinician use to describe this fracture?
Comminuted
Displaced
Greenstick
Impacted - ANSWER Impacted
Pathophysiology - ANSWER the study of abnormalities in physiologic functioning of living beings.
Homeostasis - ANSWER state of being in which all systems are in balance around a particular ideal "set-point.
Epidemology - ANSWER the study of patterns of disease involving aggregates of people
Signs - ANSWER objectively observed indicators of a disorder
Symptoms - ANSWER Subjective characteristics of disorder felt only by the patient
primary disease prevention - ANSWER focus on prevention of the initial occurence of disease or injury. Includes nutrition counseling, family planning, smoking cessation, safety education (seat belt helmet use), prenatal classes , and vaccinations
Secondary disease prevention - ANSWER Screening early for disease (I.e., Pap smear)
Tertiary disease prevention - ANSWER Treatment to reduce disability from disease (I.e., Physical therapy)
Allostasis - ANSWER maintaining the organism's stability by varying or changing.
three stages of general adaptation syndrome - ANSWER alarm, resistance, exhaustion
alarm stage of GAS - ANSWER fight or flight response, body recognizes and begins to act
resistance stage of GAS - ANSWER second stage of the stress response; body attempts to return to normal (homeostasis)
exhaustion phase of GAS - ANSWER body's resistance collapses
sympathetic nervous system - ANSWER the division of the autonomic nervous system that arouses the body, mobilizing its energy in stressful situations, fight or flight
parasympathetic nervous system - ANSWER the division of the autonomic nervous system that calms the body, conserving its energy
epinephrine and norepinephrine - ANSWER aid body during stress by raising heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration
function of nucleus - ANSWER Directs all the cells activities; (control center) contains the cells DNA
function of mitochondria - ANSWER ATP production/cellular respiration
Function of ribosomes - ANSWER protein synthesis (production)
function of lysosomes - ANSWER intracellular digestion
function of endoplasmic reticulum - ANSWER Assembles proteins and lipids
function of peroxisomes - ANSWER break down fatty acids
function of golgi apparatus - ANSWER Modifies, sorts, and packages proteins
intracellular fluid - ANSWER fluid inside cells
extracellular fluid - ANSWER fluid outside cells
Fluid is transported across the plasma membrane of a cell by - ANSWER diffusion and osmosis
Diffusion - ANSWER the process by which molecules move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration
Osmosis - ANSWER Diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane
fluid intake - ANSWER entry of fluid into the body by any route: drinking/eating, infusion of liquids, cellular metabolism, accidental
Dehydration causes - ANSWER diarrhea/ vomiting/ little fluid intake
hypotonic hydration causes - ANSWER Excess fluid overload
causes of edema - ANSWER increased capillary hydrostatic pressure, loss of plasma proteins, obstruction of lymphatic circulation, increased capillary permeability
fluid output - ANSWER water lost in the body; types: micturition, voiding, sweat, feces, exhaled vapor
s/s hypernatremia: FRIED - ANSWER F: fever
R: restless
I: increased BP
E: edema
D: decreased urinary output
S/S of hyponatremia: SALT LOSS - ANSWER S: stupor/coma
A: anorexia, N&V
L: lethargy
T: tendon reflexes decreased
L: limp muscles (weakness)
O: orthostatic hypotension
S: seizures/headache
S: stomach cramping
s/s of hyperkalemia: MURDER - ANSWER M: muscle weakness
U: urine oliguria or anuria
R: respiratory distress
D: decreased cardiac contractility
E: EKG chagnes (peaked T waves or small P waves)
R: reflexes hyper or hypo
S&S of hypokalemia - SUCTION - ANSWER S - Skeletal muscle weakness
U - wave (electrocardiogram changes)
C - constipation
T - Toxic effects of digoxin (from hypokalemia)
I - irregular, weak pulse
O - orthostatic hypotension
N - numbness (paresthesia)
S/S of Hypercalcemia (rhyme) - ANSWER Groans, Moans, Bones, Stones, and Overtones
Groans: constipation
Moans: pain - joint aches
Bones: loss of calcium from bones, bone metastasis
Stones: kidney stones
Overtones: psychiatric overtones - depression, confusion
S&S hypocalcemia: CATS - ANSWER C - Convulsions
A- Arrhythmias
T - Tetany (involuntary contraction of muscles)
S - Spasms and stridor
Hormones that regulate electrolyte levels - ANSWER ADH, Aldosterone, Atrial natriuretic peptide
storage/electrolyte balance - ANSWER function of skeletal system: maintain reservoir for calcium and phosphate salts for body fluids-releases them when needed
lipids are stored in yellow marrow for energy reserves
RAAS (renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system) - ANSWER Renin is released by kidneys in response to decreased blood volume; causes angiotensinogen to split & produce angiotensin I;
lungs convert angiotensin I to angiotensin II;
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