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Which clinical manifestation is expected with hypocoagulation?
A. PancytopeniaB. LeukocytosisC. BleedingD. Deep vein thrombosis
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Abnormal excitation of sensory nerves results in what condition?
A. Sensorineural hearing lossB. NeuropathyC. Loss of smell or tasteD. Photophobia
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What condition may cause hypervolemia?
A. Renal failureB. Extensive burnsC. AnaphylaxisD. Diarrhea
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What factor increases a person's risk for developing peripheral neuropathy?
A. High water intakeB. Low blood sugarC. Eating spicy foodD. Atherosclerosis
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Which electrolyte imbalance will cause leg cramps, constipation, shallow respirations, and cardiac dysrhythmias?
A. HypokalemiaB. HypocalcemiaC. HypomagnesemiaD. Hyponatremia
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What hormone helps maintain fluid balance by excreting sodium and water?
A. Antidiuretic hormoneB. Atrial natriuretic peptideC. AldosteroneD. Adrenalin
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Which disease process can lead to coronary artery disease?
A. PneumoniaB. AsthmaC. Heart failureD. Hypertension
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What causes bradycardia in a person with increased intracranial pressure?
A. Vasoconstriction from cerebral ischemiaB. Compensation for elevated blood pressureC. Excess swelling of the person's optic discD. Stretching of the dura mater and blood vessels
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Which chemical is involved in the inflammatory response, regulation of body temperature, and regulation of water balance?
A. DopamineB. SerotoninC. AcetylcholineD. Histamine
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Which warning signs are associated with a myocardial infarction? Select all that apply.
A. Cramping and diarrheaB. Sudden dyspneaC. Anxiety and fearD. Excessive sweating
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Which laboratory value change is expected with kidney failure?
A. Blood urea nitrogen is decreasedB. Serum potassium levels are decreasedC. Creatinine level is decreasedD. Glomerular filtration rate is decreased
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What condition results in edema due to increased capillary permeability?
A. Anaphylactic reactionB. Lymph node obstructionC. Heart failureD. Hyponatremia
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A person opens their eyes to pain, exhibits abnormal extension when painful stimuli are applied, and does not speak. What is the person's Glasgow Coma Scale score? GLASGOW COMA SCALE BEST EYE-OPENING
A. 7B. 4C. 5D. 6
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What finding in a person with hepatitis B is most concerning?
A. Weight lossB. AnorexiaC. ConfusionD. Fever
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What type of pain is described as arising from the skin, muscles, and joints?
A. Phantom painB. Visceral painC. Ischemic painD. Somatic pain
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What is the purpose of clotting?
A. To protect the body from injuryB. To prevent febrile seizuresC. To remove damaged cellsD. To dissolve scar tissue formation
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Which physiologic condition is present immediately before a myocardial infarction?
A. The heart stops working to pump blood to the body.B. The blood is too thin.C. The hemoglobin count is low.D. The blood supply to the heart is suddenly cut off.
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Which statement describes a brain herniation?
A. A type of stroke that occurs when a blood clot bloB. The bones of the skull fuse together, putting presC. A condition in which the brain swells and becomes D. Pressure inside the skull pushes the brain stem th
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What is cognition?
A. A problem with maintaining and regulating temperatB. The physical coordination of muscle groups in the C. The ability to release hormones in response to strD. A state of awareness and the ability to perform ta
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Which pathophysiological process best describes Alzheimer's disease?
A. Blood vessels become damaged in the brain and inteB. Abnormal tau proteins that damage the frontal lobeC. Repeated traumatic brain injuries causing encephalD. Amyloid plaques and tau tangles that damage the hi
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What socioeconomic factor is associated with an increased incidence of dementia?
A. High education levelB. Social isolationC. Urban livingD. Increased income
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What neurologic manifestation may occur when a person has a cardiac dysrhythmia?
A. Rapid breathingB. DyspneaC. DizzinessD. Chest pain
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Which arterial blood gas result reflects respiratory acidosis?
A. pH 7.48, PaCO2 37 mm Hg, HCO3 30 mEq/LB. pH 7.28, PaCO2 31 mm Hg, HCO3 20 mEq/LC. pH 7.39, PaCO2 38 mm Hg. HCO3 23 mEq/LD. pH 7.30, PaCO2 50 mm Hg, HCO3 24 mEq/L
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What condition can cause a seizure?
A. AnxietyB. HypertensionC. MigrainesD. Hypoxia
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What action should an older adult take to improve safety and prevent increased intracranial pressure?
A. Monitor blood glucose levels several times a day.B. Take all medications at the same time every day.C. Discontinue blood thinning medications.D. Use an assistive device if experiencing problems w
NR283 Pathophysiology exam 2 proctored exam