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NURS 611 - Pathophysiology Exam 1 Study Guide. / NURS 611 - Pathophysiology Exam 1 Study Guide. Pathophysiology Exam One Study Guide 1. What is oncotic pressure? a. The amount of hydrostatic pressure required to oppose the osmotic movement of water. Osmotic pressure is heavily influenced by plasma proteins. Low plasma albumin causes edema as a result of a reduction of plasma oncotic pressure.

NURS 611 - PATHO EXAM 3 STUDY GUIDE. / NURS 611 - PATHO EXAM 3 STUDY GUIDE. Review Notes for Advanced Patho Exam 3 Summer 2019 Hematological Alterations Know lab values for a person with anemia* What hemoglobin is concerning or indicates anemia? Less than 12 for men and less than 15 for women. Erythrocytes (red blood cells [RBCs]) An RBC is a small disk with two unique properties: (1) a biconcave shape and (2) the capacity to be reversibly deformed.  Responsible for oxygenation-the s...

NURS 611 - Exam 2 Review Notes. / NURS 611 - Exam 2 Review Notes. Nervous System 1. Differentiate parasympathetic, and sympathetic nervous system. o Autonomic Nervous System: Made up of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. o Parasympathetic Nervous System: conserves energy and the body’s resources.

NURS 611 - Review Exam 1. / NURS 611 - Review Exam 1. Week 1 & 2 Cellular Biology & Genetics 1. Main components of the cell: The nucleus contains the nucleolus, a small, dense structure composed largely of RNA; most of the cellular DNA; and the DNAbinding proteins, the histones, that regulate its activity. The DNA chain in eukaryotic cells is so extensive that the risk of breakage is high.

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NURS 615 - Pharm Exam 3 Study Guide/NURS 615 - Pharm Exam 3 Study Guide. Corticosteroids  MOA o Inhibit arachidonic acid metabolism o Strengthen biologic membranes o Inhibit production of interleukin-1, tumor necrosis factor and other cytokines o Impairs phagocytosis and lymphocytes o Inhibits tissue repair  Withdrawal Syndrome o Malaise, myalgia, nausea, headache, low grade fever, relapse of symptoms, hypotension  Scheduling o Short-term: divided doses for 48-72 hours, then taper till ...

NURS 611 - Patho Exam 2 Study Guide/NURS 611 - Patho Exam 2 Study Guide. Patho Exam 2 Study Guide Parasympathetic Nervous System  Conserves Energy and the body’s resources Sympathetic Nervous System  Responds to stress  Fight or Flight  Mobilizes energy stores and decreases insulin release  Catecholamines released – epinephrine  Redistribute blood flow – increases to muscles and lungs o Decreases to GI and skin

NURS 611 - Exam 1 Review/NURS 611 - Exam 1 Review. Types of Cellular Adaptation Atrophy: Decrease in cell size caused by loss of subcellular organelles and substances. o Physiologic (normal – reabsorption or breakdown of tissues)  Ex: Thymus gland (childhood) o Pathological (Due to an abnormal stressor, result of disease or loss of trophic support)  Bed rest. Mobility is huge. Get up and walk. That prevent the atrophy in the muscle

NURS 612 - Exam 3 Review/NURS 612 - Exam 3 Review. Key Point to Review- Abdomen STUDENT NOTES What are examples of appropriate history of present illness (HPI) questions you may ask a patient with a chief complaint of an abdominal issue? Fever/chills, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea/constipation? LMP for women OLDCARTS