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NURS 2063 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE RASMUSSEN UNIVERSITY
What are the complications of uncontrolled hypertension?
Correct Answer -heart disease, kidney disease, PVD, stroke, heart failure,
blindness, hemorrhage
RAAS system steps
Correct Answer -Renin from kidney is released and it triggers Angiotensin
1 that constricts the blood vessels. It is then converted to angiotensin 2
with ACE enzyme. Angiotensin 2 vasoconstricts and increases the BP by
increasing peripheral resistance
Which organ secretes renin
Correct Answer -kidney
What happens with aldosterone and ADH during RAAS system
Correct Answer -aldosterone is retained so salt is retained and water will
follow as well so ADH will be retained
Purpose of RAAS system
Correct Answer -increased the blood pressure and blood volume by
hormones and constriction of the vessels
What is coronary artery disease?
Correct Answer -Narrowing of the small blood vessels that supply blood
and oxygen to the heart. from plaque build up
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