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neoplasia new growth due to irreversible genetic changes rendering them unresponsive to ordinary cellular controls mass enlargement of tissue tumour swelling or growth cancer infiltrative behaviour always malignant oncology study of neoplasia neoplasia epi age acquired predispositions environment and behaviour genetics cell injury and neoplasia reversible but increase risk steps in can

neoplasia new growth due to irreversible genetic changes rendering them unresponsive to ordinary cellular controls mass enlargement of tissue tumour swelling or growth cancer infiltrative behaviour always malignant oncology study of neoplasia neoplasia epi age acquired predispositions environment and behaviour genetics cell injury and neoplasia reversible but increase risk steps in cancer formation

(CH 1)Dysplasia out of order/looks weird - are unable to differentiate the size/shape of cells properly - precancerous Anaplasia worse than dysplasia (even more out of order) Neoplasia New growth (could be benign and is just multiplying too fast but still OK) or malignant (BAD) Prognosis probability of recovery Complications problems happen because of something Diagnosis signs/symptoms associated with disease Etiology causes of disease (idiopathic...

(CH 1)Dysplasia - Answer out of order/looks weird - are unable to differentiate the size/shape of cells properly - precancerous Anaplasia - Answer worse than dysplasia (even more out of order) Neoplasia - Answer New growth (could be benign and is just multiplying too fast but still OK) or malignant (BAD) Prognosis - Answer probability of recovery Complications - Answer problems happen because of something Diagnosis - Answer signs/symptoms associated with disease Etiology - Answ...

NURS 6521 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM The nurse practitioner orders Amoxicillin 500 mg tid? What is the total amount of medication patient will take per day? Selected Answer: 1500 mg A 72-year-old patient is prescribed ophthalmic ciprofloxacin for a bacterial infection in her right eye. The nurse will teach her to observe for which of the following adverse effects of the drug? Selected Answer: Lid margin crusting and pruritus A patient is to begin taking tobramycin (Nebc...

NURS 6521 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM The nurse practitioner orders Amoxicillin 500 mg tid? What is the total amount of medication patient will take per day? Selected Answer: 1500 mg A 72-year-old patient is prescribed ophthalmic ciprofloxacin for a bacterial infection in her right eye. The nurse will teach her to observe for which of the following adverse effects of the drug? Selected Answer: Lid margin crusting and pruritus A patient is to begin taking tobramycin (Nebc...

Exam (elaborations) NR 511 Midterm Study Guide Worksheet ase Risk Subjective Finding Objective Findings Diagnostics Treatment Education GI DISORDERS Appendicitis -Most common between 10-30yrs; but can occur at any age; rare in infants and older adults -men more at risk - Diets low in fiber, high in fat, refined sugars, & other carbs at increased risk. - Obstruction of appendix is cause of majority of appendicitis - contributing factors: Intra-abdominal tumors, positi...

Comprehensive AANP Review "What is Estrogen's mechanism of action in oral contraceptives? - Correct answer Suppress LH/FSH=Inhibits ovulation Alters endometrium=inhibits implantation Ovum transport is accelerated Luteolysis may occur as estrogen causes progesterone levels to fall" "What is Progesterone's mechanism of action in oral contraceptives? - Correct answer Thickened cervical mucus=decrease sperm transport Suppression of endometrium=inhibits implantation Slowed ovum trans...

NUR 3125 Exam 1 Review  Review cellular components (lysosomes, nucleus, ribosomes, etc.): know function and associated disease if there is deficiencies or abnormal amounts o Plasma Membrane  Barrier against external environment  Protects organelles (mitochondria, lysosome, nucleus, etc.) Damaged plasma membrane could leave nucleus open which could cause DNA damage  Separates ICF from ECF  Semi permeable Phospholipid bilayer: allows lipid soluble substances such as oxyge...

NR 602 MID TERM STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE SOLUTIONS NR 602 MID TERM STUDY GUIDE Signs of pregnancy. (presumptive, probable, (+)) Presumptive Signs: least obj. or subj. signs;can also be caused by many other conditions Presumptive signs include: • Amenorrhea: o Highly suggestive of preg. in a healthy fem w/ regular & predictable period. Difficult to determine in a fem w/ irregular periods or in those who do not keep track of their menstrual cycles • Nausea & vomiting: o Common symptom (...