Lung Cancer

Oct 21, 2016 by in NURSING Comments Off on Lung Cancer

Lung Cancer QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Lung cancer is a neoplasm that arises out of lung tissue. In addition to primary tumors occuring in the lungs, cancer arising…

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Questions and Answers

Oct 21, 2016 by in NURSING Comments Off on Questions and Answers

Questions and Answers PART VI · QUESTIONS 1. The ventilatory rate is controlled by the a. Medulla oblongata b. Serum bicarbonate level c. Pons’ apneustic center d. Sympathetic nervous system…

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Pneumonia and Atelectasis

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Pneumonia and Atelectasis QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD This chapter discusses the pathophysiology associated with two common causes of impaired gas exchange, pneumonia and atelectasis. Pneumonia is an inflammatory…

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Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema

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Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) occurs when there is chronic, often progressive, airflow limitation related to chronic bronchitis or emphysema….

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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and Pulmonary Emboli

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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and Pulmonary Emboli QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD This section provides an explanation of the pathophysiology related to acute respiratory distress syndrome and pulmonary emboli….

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Asthma

Oct 21, 2016 by in NURSING Comments Off on Asthma

Asthma QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Chronic airflow limitation consists of three common respiratory diseases: asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. Asthma is the only one of the three chronic…

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Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System

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Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD The functions of the respiratory system are to provide oxygen to cells during inhalation; to remove carbon…

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Diabetes Mellitus

Oct 21, 2016 by in NURSING Comments Off on Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes Mellitus QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a group of heterogeneous disorders characterized by abnormalities in glucose homeostasis, resulting in chronic hyperglycemia. Hyperglycemia is caused…

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Questions and Answers

Oct 21, 2016 by in NURSING Comments Off on Questions and Answers

Questions and Answers PART V · QUESTIONS 1. The sensitivity of a target cell to a circulating hormone is a result of what? a. The number of receptors for that…

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Adrenal Physiology

Oct 21, 2016 by in NURSING Comments Off on Adrenal Physiology

Adrenal Physiology QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD The adrenal glands are responsible for a variety of physiological functions. This pair of organs is located behind the peritoneum, and each…

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