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NRS 232 FINAL QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS

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colloid fluids?


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large molecules, cannot cross semipermeable membranes




The normal pH of blood?


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7.35-7.45




Emphysema (COPD)

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Emphysema is part of COPD
destruction of alveolar wall, loss of elasticity, air trapping
90% caused by smoking


s/s: pursed lip breathing, mild cough, wheezing, diminished lung sounds,
thin w/ barrel chest
eventually hypoxia, right sided HF




cystic fibrosis


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autosomal recessive disorder of the exocrine glands
Decreased Cl- increased Na+ reabsorption

Overactivated secretions from exocrine glands, obstructive lung disease
(air trapping)


primarily effects lungs and digestive systems
but also sweat glands, pancreas, hepatic, billiary

Causes thick tenacious sputum, clubbing, barrel chest, air trapping

Treatments: bronchodilators, coughing methods and chest percussion,
antibiotics, nutrition


diagnostics: stook exam, sweat test, genetic marker, sputum culture, X ray

common complication: bronchiectasis (repeated infection and
inflammation leading to chronic dilation of bronchi)




atherosclerosis verses arteriosclerosis

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atherosclerosis - hardening of the lining due to fatty plaque materials,
mostly caused by unhealthy lifestyle

arteriosclerosis - hardening of vessel walls related to aging and genetics




Respiratory acidosis?


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pH < 7.35
pCO2 > 45 mmHg
Caused by impaired gas exchange, decreased CO2 excretion, COPD,
ARDS, head injury, sleep apnea, opioid overdose
can be compensated by metabolic increase HC03 and hyperventilation to
get rid of CO2 (which is causing acidosis)




Absolute anemia?


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actual decrease in number of red blood cells




Serum creatinine relationship with kidneys


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, Serum creatinine levels increase when kidneys aren't functioning sufficiently

Normal ranges:
female: 0.59 mg/dL o 1.04
male: 0.74 mg/dL - 1.35




Basophils (and mast cells)


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contain histamine, beginning of inflammatory response and allergic
symptoms
0.5 - 1% of WBC's
involved in wound healing
involved in asthma




Metabolic acidosis


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pH < 7.35
HCO3 < 22
Caused by: increase in metabolic acids (less bicarb because it's picking up
H+), or direct bicarb decrease due to DKA, starvation ketoacidosis, kidney
dysfunction, diarrhea, burns, hyperthyroidism, lactic acidosis, GI suctioning




What is a normal GFR?


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