Dr. Suha Saleh‚ HSC 4555 Copstead-Kirkhorn: Pathophysiology‚ 4th Edition Chapter 6: Genetic and Developmental Disorders KEY POINTS PRINCIPLES OF INHERITANCE Human DNA is organized into 46 chromosomes (23 pairs). Paired chromosomes look similar under the microscope but differ in DNA sequence. One member of each pair is inherited from the mother‚ and the other from the father. Twenty-two pairs of chromosomes are autosomes. The remaining pair‚ the sex chromosomes‚ confers maleness (XY) or
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Pathophysiology Teaching Plan to Enhance Self-Care Kelianna Karnatz University of Mary Pathophysiology Teaching Plan to Enhance Self-Care Patient confidence in managing their care is fundamental in successes of the patient’s care. The ability to cope with not only the diagnoses of diabetes but also be able to manage the life adjustments which requires daily attention is a challenge which needs assistance from health care providers. Diabetes Diabetes has two types‚ Type 1 which had been known as
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Name: Nancy Jimenez BCS 210 Case Study – Case 3 – My Heart is in my Stomach This case is found in your textbook: Case Mysteries in Pathophysiology by Patricia Neafsey‚ page 19. 1. Mrs. V. is a 52 year old woman. She reported that her last period was 3 months ago but her pregnancy test was negative. Explain why the pregnancy test was done. 2. Evaluate her blood pressure and pulse rate. 3. Her history and evaluation states that she is having occasional PVC’s. What does that
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STUDY GUIDE FOR PRINCIPLES OF AUTONOMIC PHARMACOLOGY (Fall 2013) Drug-receptor Interactions Know general characteristics of signal-transducing receptors: Bind to a ligand (drug or endogenous molecule) Participate in a signaling cascade Distinguish from non-receptor-mediated drug action Graded or Dose-Response effects (vs. all-or-none) Understand “occupational theory” of drug action Molecular basis (ligand-receptor interaction) Mathematical description Occupational theory: Response = Max
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1. In Volume 2 (the Alphabetical Index)‚ the main term “Diaper rash” directs you to refer to this code in the Tabular List (Volume 1): ____691.0_______________ 2. To assign a code for a poisoning or adverse effect‚ you would refer to this table: _Table E Chapter 17____________________ 3. A diagnosis for a condition or disease of the Respiratory System would fall within this code range: __519.9______________ 4. These types of codes are used to identify “Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact
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Describe the gross anatomy of the lungs; And define pneumonia and outline briefly the etiology‚ pathophysiology and radiographic appearances of alveolar pneumonia. 1. Introduction The lungs are the essential organs of respiration; they are two in number and are placed one on either side within the thorax‚ separated from each other by the heart. The substance of the lung is light‚ spongy and porous. The surface is smooth‚ shining and marked into numerous areas‚ indicating the lobules of the organs
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signs of express understanding of her condition‚ its management‚ and discharge instructions‚ identify and use available support systems. R/T‚ RTRF and secondary to: Pathophysiology Supporting Nursing Diagnosis Statement (cite source) Uterine atony (over distended uterus‚ anesthesia‚ analgesia‚ previous history of uterine atony‚ high parity‚ prolonged labor‚ ocytocin-induced labor‚ trauma during labor and birth) Lacerations of the birth canal Retained placental fragments Ruptured uterus
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Objectives: 1. To be able to apply in practice the knowledge acquired in providing nursing care for a client with uterine atony. 2. To learn and improve our knowledge in giving nursing care to patient with postpartal hemorrhage. 3. To come up with health teaching necessary for patient with postpartal hemorrhage. Case Scenario: Mrs. Angela Simons‚ 36 years old‚ G8 P7‚ was rushed to the hospital because of active labor. She had a prolonged and difficult labor. During the first hour of her postpartum
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fundal palpation; Atony in left lateral position Speculum used to examine vagina‚ bleeding increase. Clots noted Tachycardiac‚ BP maintained. Syntocine
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