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Patho Part 6 Flashcards

1
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Which of the following is a complication of peptic ulcer disease?

A

Gastrointestinal bleeding

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2
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Which of the following are the hallmark signs of ulcerative colitis?

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Bloody diarrhea
Lower abdominal pain

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Clinical Manifestations of Appendicitis

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Periumbilical pain
RLQ pain and tenderness
Nausea, vomiting, fever, Diarrhea

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4
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Small bulging pouches that can form in the lining of your digestive system.

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Diverticula

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Which of the following is NOT a clinical manifestation of acute pancreatitis?

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RLQ pain

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6
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The primary problem with anemia, regardless of the cause is_________.

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Tissue hypoxia

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7
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The goal in treating anemia is to?

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Restore tissue oxygenation

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What is another term for kidney infection?

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Pyelonephritis

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9
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A ureteral stone can cause what type of kidney injury?

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Post renal

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10
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What are the clinical findings that would be present in clients experiencing shock?

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Altered level of Consciousness
Hypotension
Tachycardia

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Which of the following is the correct term for prolapse of a portion of the bladder into the vaginal canal?

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Cystocele

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12
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Which of the following is a condition of the newborn eyes caused by the transmission of chlamydia during birth?

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Neonatal Conjunctivitis

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Which of the following describes the etiology of pain and discomfort in the client with Gastroesophageal reflux disease?

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Periodic flow of gastric contents into the esophagus

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A female client was recently diagnosed with endometriosis. The clinical manifestations of endometriosis include which of the following?

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Dysmenorrhea
Pelvic Pain
Infertility
Pain during or after intercourse

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Which of the following describes the etiology of myxedema in thyroid deficiency?

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Lack of thyroid hormone contributes to non-pitting edema

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16
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Which of the following are backward effects of right sided heart failure

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Pulmonary edema

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17
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Which of the following organs are primarily affected by poorly managed hypertension?

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Heart and Kidneys

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18
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Dialysis is a necessary treatment for those with end stage renal disease, it works to reverse the underlying pathophysiology of kidney disease because it does which of the following?

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Removes fluids and wastes

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19
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Epidemiologist classify vaccines as which level of disease prevention?

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Primary prevention

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20
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What is the denominator of all heart failure?

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Reduces cardiac output

21
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Which of the following describes what is occurring in the body of a client experiencing hypovolemia?

A

Insufficient circulating blood volume
Decreased cardiac output

22
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A client diagnosed with heart failure, displays bilateral pitting edema of the lower extremities. Which of the following terms is used to describe this finding?

A

Sign

23
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A client is experiencing polyurea poly dysphasia, polydipsia, weight loss, and fatigue. Which condition does the nurse suspect?

A

Diabetes Mellitus

24
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What are the characteristics of the oliguric phase of acute tubular necrosis?

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Fever and diminished urine output

25
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Which of the following is a major modifiable factor for nephrolithiasis?

A

Dehydration

26
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Which of the following may occur if gastroenteritis is left untreated?

A

An electrolyte imbalance
Dehydration

27
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Clinical manifestations of hypothyroidism?

A

A cold tolerance
Constipation
Weight gain
Bradycardia

28
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What physiological reaction happens to the body and fight or flight response?

A

Increased heart rate
Increased glucose
Increased respiratory rate

29
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Which of the following would the nurse expect to see in a client experiencing hypoventilation?

A

Increase carbon dioxide in the bloodstream

30
Q

How does unstable angina pectoris differ from stable angina pectoris?

A

Unstable angina pectoris is not relieved by periods of rest.

31
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Which clinical manifestation would the nurse expect to find in a client who is experiencing anaphylaxis?

A

Narrowing of the bronchioles
dilation of the peripheral blood vessels increase capillary permeability

32
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Mechanisms for defense against urinary pathogens in men include?

A

Antimicrobial secretions from the prostate gland

The length of the urethra

Acidic pH of urine

33
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Which of the following leads to the appearance of a barrel, chest and clients with emphysema?

A

Air trapping in the lungs

34
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What are the causes of obstructive shock?

A

Pulmonary Embolism
Cardiac Temponade
Tension Pneumothorax

35
Q

Which link in the chain infection describes the source of an infection?

A

Reservoir

36
Q

Which of the following is the cause of frequent urination associated with benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)?

A

Incomplete Emptying of the bladder

37
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The client with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) from gonorrhea asks how this can cause sterility. Which of the following is the best response from the nurse?

A

“If the infection is present in the fallopian tubes and can cause enough scarring to block the tubes permanently.”

38
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Anemia can be caused by?

A

Decrease production of red blood cells

Increased red blood cell destruction

Hereditary

39
Q

Which of the following conditions is characterized by malignant granulocytes that carry a unique chromosomal abnormality?

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Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

40
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Which type of cardiomyopathy causes an enlarged, floppy ventricular heart muscle?

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Dilated

41
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Loss of sympathetic tone in the smooth muscle of arteries and veins secondary to spinal cord damage leads to massive in which type of shock?

A

Neurogenic shock

42
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The nurse monitors for which complication in the client with large renal calculi?

A

Hydronephrosis

43
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Excess urea and other nitrogen wastes in the blood is referred to as?

A

Azotemia

44
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Which of the following would trigger activation of the renin-angiotensin system (RAAS)?

A

Decrease in blood pressure

45
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Which of the following is not a function of the kidney?

A

Production of albumin

46
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Which of the following characteristics is NOT associated with bronchitis?

A

Bradycardia

47
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Which of the following are the most common clinical manifestations of cystitis?

A

Urinary Frequency

Pain in the suprapubic area

Dysuria

48
Q

Which of the following statements are true regarding benign tumors?

A

Benign tumor are more likely to resemble their tissue type of origin compared to malignant tumors

A benign tumor doe not usually have an immediate potential to kill the host

A benign tumor causes much less damage to its host than a malignant tumor

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