Nurs 4331 University Of Texas - Arlington -Nurs 4331 Exam 2 Questions With Complete Solutions

Beta Human Chorionic gonadotropin origin {Ans: germ cell tumors}magnesium and potassium {Ans: mag inhibits the potassium channels, keeping balance. when mag is low, more K+ exits the call, and is excreted via the kidneys.}Heterozygous {Ans: When both a dominant and a recessive allele are present}Edema {Ans: Accumulation of fluid within the interstitial space- venous obstruction, Na and water retention C.M. can be localized or dependent, tightness of skin, facial swelling, rales, decreased wound healing, increased risk of pressure sores, weight gain}Polymorphic {Ans: Two or more alleles which occur with an appreciable frequency in a population}Osmolality {Ans: The measure of solute concentration in a fluid. 280-295 mOsm}