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What 2 unique properties do RBC's have? correct answer: 1. Biconcave shape 2. Capacity to be reversibly deformed What does the flattened, biconcave shape of an RBC provide? correct answer: A surface area/ volume ratio thats optimal for gas diffusion into and out fo the cell How does the RBCs reversible deformity allow for the erythrocyte? correct answer: To assume a more compact torpedo-like shape, squeeze through microcirculation, and return to normal What is hemoglobin synthesis ...

Maryville Patho NURS 611 Exam 2| 197 Questions| With Complete Solutions

Which body system is responsible for conserving energy and body resources? correct answer: Parasympathetic nervous system. Gut making sure digestion and all the day to day functions are happening. (rest and digest). PNS Which body system responds to stress by preparing to defend itself? correct answer: Sympathetic nervous system. (fight or flight) SNS SNS correct answer: Mobilizing energy stores. Increases glucose, for muscles so we can run. Redistributes blood flow from the skin and gu...

Autocrine correct answer: Communication within the same cell Paracrine correct answer: Communication between local cells Endocrine correct answer: Communication between remote cells Functions of the endocrine system correct answer: Differentiation of the reproductive and central nervous system in the developing fetus Stimulation of sequential growth and development during childhood and adolescence Coordination of the male and female reproductive systems Maintenance of an optimal ...

Patient comes in with symptoms of mania followed by periods of depression; what is it? correct answer: bipolar 1 patient comes in with hypomania/regular mood (euthymic) followed by periods of depression, what is it? correct answer: bipolar 2 how many symptoms of mania must you have to have "full" mania? correct answer: seven of thirteen what is the difference between mania and hypomania? correct answer: hypomania has less severe symptoms; 3 symptoms over shorter period of time (hy...

SIADH correct answer: Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) is a condition in which the body makes too much antidiuretic hormone (ADH). This hormone helps the kidneys control the amount of water your body loses through the urine. SIADH causes the body to retain too much water 1. Causes of SIADH correct answer: Medications: Certain medications can interfere with the normal regulation of ADH and lead to SIADH. Examples include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors...

SIADH correct answer: Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) is a condition in which the body makes too much antidiuretic hormone (ADH). This hormone helps the kidneys control the amount of water your body loses through the urine. SIADH causes the body to retain too much water 1. Causes of SIADH correct answer: Medications: Certain medications can interfere with the normal regulation of ADH and lead to SIADH. Examples include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors...

Cyclothymic Disorder Diagnostic Criteria: correct answer: • Diagnostic Criteria: For at least 2 years (1 year in children and adolescents) there have been numerous periods with hypomanic symptoms that do not meet the criteria for a hypomanic episode and numerous periods with depressive symptoms that do not meet the criteria for a major depressive episode • During the above 1- or 2-year period, the hypomanic and depressive periods have been present for at least half of the time and the...

Tourette's Disorder correct answer: developmental disorder featuring multiple dysfunctional motor and vocal tics.DSM-5 criteria for Tourette's disorder are as follows : Both multiple motor and 1 or more vocal tics have been present at some time during the illness, though not necessarily concurrently. (A tic is a sudden, rapid, recurrent, nonrhythmic, stereotyped motor movement or vocalization). A disorder involving a combination of chronic movement and vocal tics Must persist for at least on...

DIGFAST correct answer: Bipolar disorder acronym D- distractibility I-impulsivity G-grandiosity F-flight of ideas A-activity, hyperactive S- sleep; requiring less T- talkativeness BPD type 1 timing correct answer: mania lasts at least 1 week rapid cycling definition correct answer: at least 4 cycles per year with 8 weeks of well periods BPD 2 definition correct answer: current or past hypomanic episode AND current or past major depressive episode cyclothymia definition cor...