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Patho Part 3 Flashcards

1
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Which of the following clinical manifestations are present in anaphylactic shock?

A

Airway obstruction and HYPOtension

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A 40-year-old female client has type two diabetes. The nurse is aware that type two diabetes caused which of the following?

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Peripheral tissue insulin resistance

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The client has been diagnosed with acromegaly. The nurse understands this condition is caused by which of the following?

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An overactive pituitary gland

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4
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Which of the following will trigger activation of the renin angiotensin system (RAAS)?

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Decreased blood flow to the kidneys

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Which of the following would result in pre-renal kidney injury?

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Contrast dye/ media

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Which of the following causes inflammation of the vagina with copious smelling yellow vaginal discharge?

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Trichomoniasis

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Which term describes the temporary displacement of a bone from its normal position?

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Dislocation

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A 60-year-old client reports pain in the knees. The client denies any previous infection or pain in the spine. This supports a diagnosis of which of the following?

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Osteoarthritis

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Which term is used to identify a bone fracture that consist of two or more pieces?

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Comminuted fracture

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Which of the following characteristics is not associated with bronchiolitis?

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Wheezing

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Which of the following is true regarding hypoventilation?

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The PaCo2 exceeds 45mmHg

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A male client is hospitalized for treatment of pulmonary embolism and develops respiratory alkalosis. Which clinical findings commonly accompany respiratory alkalosis?

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Lightheadedness or paresthesia

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13
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In extrinsic asthma, the immune system responds to the presence of allergens by causing which of the following symptoms?

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Bronchoconstriction

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14
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Which of the following describes how the body compensates for metabolic acidosis?

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Increase respiration

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Which of the following describes a cerebral aneurysm?

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A dilation (ballooning) of a portion of a blood vessel

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16
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What is the gold standard that is used to diagnose ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke?

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Computerized tomography (CT) of the head

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17
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A person involved in a motor accident has a suspected spinal cord injury. The nurse knows that which of the following may cause this injury to occur?

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Compression of the spinal cord secondary to the extreme twisting of the neck during an accident.

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18
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This condition that involves progressive destruction of motor neurons resulting a muscle atrophy is described as?

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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

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What are the hallmark changes in the brain in an individual with Alzheimer’s disease?

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Decreased production of dopamine and dopamine receptors.

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20
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Which of the following describes inflammation of the bladder lining?

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Cystitis

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Which of the following explains why cystitis is more common in females?

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The urethra is short and adjacent to the area with resident Flora

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What is the clinical manifestation of poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis?

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Coffee-colored urine

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Which of the following inbalances is found in clients with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)?

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Increase secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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24
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Which of the following infections would increase the risk for cancer development in the genital region?

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Human papilloma virus (HPV)

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25
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The nurse monitors for which complication in clients with end-stage of cirrhosis?

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Bleeding esophageal Varices

26
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The nurse notes that the client needs further education regarding the Epstein-Barr virus, and mononucleosis when they say which of the following?

A

“I should be able to go play football in a couple days“

27
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Which type of cancer reveals the presence of Reed Sternberg cells?

A

Hodgkin Lymphoma

28
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Which of the following is typically one of the first signs of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)?

A

Petechiae on the skin and mucous membranes

29
Q

Diabetes Insidious is caused by which of the following?

A

Little antidiuretic hormone production

30
Q

What are the signs and symptoms of aplastic anemia?

A

Pallor
Dyspnea
Reoccurring Infections
Bleeding

31
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Which of the following is the cause of pulmonary embolism (PE)?

A

A venous blood clot from the lower extremities

32
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Fluid distribution between the interstitial and intravascular compartments, occurs by which of the following?

A

Osmosis

33
Q

Clinical manifestations of fluid volume overload include which of the following?

A

Dyspnea
Bounding pulses
Crackles

34
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Electrolytes movement across the capillary wall occurs through which of the following process?

A

Diffusion

35
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Which of the following properties are found in clients with metastatic cancer?

A

Cells that invade local tissue and overrun neighboring cells

36
Q

What is true regarding hemophilia A?

A

It is caused by a factor VIII deficiency

37
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The nurse is caring for a client with type one diabetes who has been diagnosed with end-stage renal disease. The nurse regularly assesses the client for which of the following?

A

Lethargy and confusion

38
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The nurse teaches the family of a client with a concussion to return to the emergency room if these symptoms occur. What may these symptoms include?

A

Increased ocular pressure

39
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What happens to a client with polycythemia?

A

Increased red blood cells being produced

40
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Which of the following is considered a macrocytic anemia?

A

Pernicious anemia

41
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Which of the following clients would be at most risk of developing carcinoma of the liver?

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A 65-year-old client with a history of cirrhosis

42
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Which of the following patients is most at risk for developing hepatitis B?

A

A 24-year-old college student who has had several sexual partners

43
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Which term describes cystic mass, usually filled with straw-colored fluid that forms in the testes?

A

Hydrocele

44
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A client has a sudden loss of muscle tone, lasting for seconds, followed by postictal confusion. The nurse understands this client is suffering from which type of seizure activity?

A

Atonic Seizure

45
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What value value is consistent with acute respiratory failure?

A

pH less than 7.3

46
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Orthopnea is defined as which of the following?

A

Difficulty breathing when lying down

47
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A client with shortness of breath has absent breathing sound on the right side from the Apex to the base. Which of the following conditions would best explain this?

A

Spontaneous pneumothorax

48
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A client with pheochromocytoma is scheduled to have the tumor surgically removed. During the remission assessment which finding is the nurse most likely to observe?

A

Hypertension

49
Q

Increase calcium levels in the blood could be due to an imbalance of which hormone?

A

Parathyroid hormone

50
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Which of the following symptoms would the nurse expect to find in a client with a concussion? SATA

A

Headache
Vomiting

51
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Which of the following would the nurse expect to find when assessing a client with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?

A

Deep, fast, respirations
Lethargy

52
Q

The condition where fat containing substances are deposited on the coronary artery lumens causing the arteries to narrow is known as which of the following?

A

Coronary artery disease

53
Q

Chronic inflammation can lead to which of the following disorders in which the pericardium becomes thick and fibrous and adheres to the heart?

A

Constructive pericarditis

54
Q

Which of the following is a compensatory mechanism for individuals with anemia?

A

Tachycardia

55
Q

A client is brought into the emergency department with an acute infection. The healthcare provider states leukocytosis. What statement best describes leukocytosis?

A

Increase number of white blood cells in the blood

56
Q

Which of the following symptoms is associated with acute bronchitis?

A

Increase mucus production

57
Q

Which of the following is a typical manifestation of decreased cardiac output?

A

Fluid accumulation

58
Q

Which of the following blood pressure values is classified as stage two hypertension?

A

165/94mmHg

59
Q

The condition in which the client experiences chest pain with exertion is known as which of the following?

A

Angina pectoris

60
Q

Which of the following is of edema?

A

Decreased plasma

61
Q

An autoimmune disease can be best described by which of the following?

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Failure of the immune system to distinguish self from non self

62
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Which of the following is a component of the pathophysiology of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)?

A

Severe hypoxemia due to alveolar damage and atelectasis

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