Pathophysiology - E-Book: Ch 44, 45, 47, 51, 52 Flashcards

Which statement is true about the incidence of multiple sclerosis?

A patient presenting with a severe, pounding headache accompanied by nausea and photophobia is likely experiencing a ________ headache.

Parkinson disease is associated with

It is recommended that women of childbearing age take folic acid daily for prevention of

A severe complication of elevated intracranial pressure is

Individuals diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are at risk for developing numerous complications of various organs because of

The physiologic change most likely to lead to an increase in intracranial pressure is

To avoid the progression of cutaneous lesions, a patient diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) should

A clinical finding consistent with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis would be

What effect do demyelinating disorders such as multiple sclerosis have on neurotransmission?

Tophi are

Risk factors for hemorrhagic stroke include

In older women, osteoporosis is thought to be primarily because of

The physiologic mechanisms involved in the pain phenomenon are termed

Intracranial pressure normally ranges from ______ mm Hg.

The complication which is not likely to result from a compound, transverse fracture of the tibia and fibula is

The most important preventive measure for hemorrhagic stroke is

A patient diagnosed with diabetes, smokes a pack of cigarettes daily and eats very few green leafy vegetables. After experiencing a fractured toe, this patient is at risk for

Complete healing of a bone fracture occurs when

Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease in which

The pathophysiology of rheumatoid arthritis involves

The person at highest risk of a greenstick fracture from falling off a tall ladder is age

Pain is thought of as

Cerebral aneurysm is most frequently the result of

A malignant bone-forming tumor is referred to as a(n)

A fracture in which bone breaks into two or more fragments is referred to as

Ankylosing spondylitis is characterized by

Secondary injury after head trauma refers to

Steroids may be used in the management of acute exacerbation of symptoms in patients with multiple sclerosis, because

It is true that Bell palsy is a

Slow pain sensation is transmitted primarily by

Ankylosing spondylitis causes

Inflammation of the sacs that overlie bony prominences is called

“Tell me again the name of that chemical that makes crystals when my gout flares up,” asks the client. The nurse’s best response is

Assessment of an extremity six hours after surgical alignment and casting demonstrates pulselessness and pallor. The priority action to take is to

The most common symptom of multiple myeloma is

People who have osteoporosis are at risk for

Rupture of a cerebral aneurysm should be suspected if the patient reports

Bone healing may be impaired by

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a rheumatic disease attributed to

Seizures that involve both hemispheres at the outset are termed

Following a bone fracture, the most likely event to occur is

Which group of clinical findings indicates the poorest neurologic functioning?

The final stage of gout, characterized by crystalline deposits in cartilage, synovial membranes, and soft tissue, is called

Clinical manifestations of a stroke within the right cerebral hemisphere include

The disorders characterized by softening and then enlargement of bones is referred to as

A bone disorder that results from insufficient vitamin D is referred to as

In contrast to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis may be associated with

What type of fracture generally occurs in children?

Rheumatoid arthritis is commonly associated with the presence of rheumatoid factor autoantibodies in the bloodstream. This indicates that rheumatoid arthritis is likely to be

It is true that scleroderma involves

The dementia of Alzheimer disease is associated with structural changes in the brain, including

Rickets is characterized by soft, weak bones resulting from a deficiency of

Prosthetic joint infection is most often because of

A unique characteristic feature of fibromyalgia is the presence of

A laboratory test result that helps confirm the diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is

Most muscle strains are caused by

In the acute phase of stroke, treatment is focused on

The chief pathologic features of osteoarthritis are

A tool used to assess levels of consciousness is

Referred pain may be perceived at some distance from the area of tissue injury, but generally felt

The pain of nonarticular rheumatism (“growing pain”) is worse

Healing of a fractured bone with a poor alignment is called

The stage of spinal shock that follows spinal cord injury is characterized by

Subarachnoid hemorrhage is usually managed with volume expansion and blood pressure support to enhance cerebral perfusion. This is necessary because subarachnoid hemorrhage predisposes to

Compartment syndrome occurs secondary to

The earliest manifestation of scleroderma is

Orthostatic hypotension may be a manifestation of

An example of inappropriate treatment for head trauma would be

Pain with passive stretching of a muscle is indicative of

The gate control theory of pain transmission predicts that activity in touch receptors will

A compound, transverse fracture is best described as a bone that is

Pain in fibromyalgia involves

Paget's disease is characterized by

The most common site affected in Paget's disease is the

The ________ is the level of painful stimulation required to be perceived

Muscular dystrophy includes a number of muscle disorders that are

A patient who experiences early symptoms of muscle twitching, cramping, and stiffness of the hands may be demonstrating signs of

It is true that epidural bleeding is

Modulation of pain signals is thought to be mediated by the release of

________ occurs when a brainstem impaired patient exhibits a persistent rhythmic or jerky movement in one or both eyes

The displacement of two bones in which the articular surfaces partially lose contact with each other is called

Manifestations of acute brain ischemia (Cushing reflex) are due primarily to

The first indication of brain compression from increasing intracranial pressure (ICP) may be

_________ is a form of spina bifida in which a saclike cyst filled with CSF protrudes through the spinal defect but does not involve the spinal cord.