Exam 2: NSG3850 NSG 3850

Exam 2: NSG3850 / NSG 3850

(Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Pathophysiology for Nurses II | Review Questions and Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct – Galen

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Thrombocytopenia

Answer:

low platelet count Immune mediated Bone marrow cancer

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Thrombocytopenia manifestations

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Petechiae, ecchymosis, bleeding from mucous membranes, cutaneous sites, internal organs.

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Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)

Answer:

Autoimmune production of IgG against platelet antigens causing inflammation

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Hemophilia clotting process

Answer:

fibrin clot is insufficient and breaks

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vWD

Answer:

the most common inherited bleeding disorder. It is a functional factor VIII and platelet defect thus causing prolonged bleeding time and aPTT

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Factor VIII or IX deficiency Inability to form a fibrin clot, resulting in bleeding

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hemophilia 2 / 4

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Hemoarthrosis, spontaneous bleeding, GI bleeding and intracranial bleeding are common manifestations of

Answer:

hemophilia

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Prolonged bleeding and prolonged aPTT, but the platelet count is normal

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in hemophilia

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vWD

Answer:

Decreased or absent von Willebrand factor interrupting the coagulation pathway effects bleeding times The platelets are unable to adhere to injured tissue

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lymphedema

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Obstruction of normal lymph flow Frequently caused by surgical removal Venous obstruction leads to increased capillary hydrostatic pressure leading to fluid spilling into interstitial space

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Predisposition to angina

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Physical exertion Exposure to cold Heavy meals (reducing blood supply) Stress (big events)

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Stable angina can be relieved by

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nitroglycerin or rest

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