Wgu D236 Pathophysiology |97 Questions| With Correct Answers.

pressure that is due to albumin in the bloodstream {Ans: oncotic}Pancreatitis (chronic) {Ans: Causes: Alcohol (adults), cystic fibrosis (kids) gallstones s/s: severe epigastric pain, vomiting, Complications: hemorrhage, hypovolemic shock, circulatory collapse, peritonitis}diabetes insipidus (DI) definition {Ans: A disorder of salt and water metabolism. can cause an imbalance in minerals in your blood such as Na and K+ that help maintain fluid balance in your body.}Hypertension (primary/Essential) {Ans: *Idiopathic common "silent killer" *asymptomatic, can cause problem on cardiac, brain and kidney later.}Ischemic stroke {Ans: 85% most common Predispositions: Afib or arteriosclerosis Thrombosis or Embolus Ischemia-Block blood flow R/F: contraceptives, sickle cell, carotid arteriosclerosis *s/s: severe HA, Unable to move one side(arm/leg) Tx: IV thrombolysis must be within 3-4.5 hours of sx onset. Prevention: Antiplatelet agents, heparin, warfarin.}(TIA) Transient Ischemic Attack {Ans: occurs when a clot forms in the blood vessel in the brain but the body naturally dissolves it within 24 hours.}