12. A 48-year-old woman with alcoholism comes to the physician because of a 6-month history of fatigue, yellowish skin, and swelling of the ankles. She has had an 8-kg. (17.6-lb) weight gain during this period. She appears cachectic. Physical examination shows a jugular venous pressure of 5 cm. There is jaundice and ankle edema Her serum albumin concentration is 2.5 g/dL. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the edema in this patient? A) Decreased capillary hydrostatic pressure in the ankles OB) Decreased capillary permeability C) Decreased plasma colloid osmotic pressure OO • D) Increased capillary hydrostatic pressure in the ankles E) Increased capillary permeability F) Increased plasma colloid osmotic pressure

12. A 48-year-old woman with alcoholism comes to the physician because of a 6-month history of fatigue, yellowish skin, and swelling of the ankles. She has had an 8-kg. (17.6-lb) weight gain during this period. She appears cachectic. Physical examination shows a jugular venous pressure of 5 cm. There is jaundice and ankle edema Her serum albumin concentration is 2.5 g/dL. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the edema in this patient? A) Decreased capillary hydrostatic pressure in the ankles OB) Decreased capillary permeability C) Decreased plasma colloid osmotic pressure OO • D) Increased capillary hydrostatic pressure in the ankles E) Increased capillary permeability F) Increased plasma colloid osmotic pressure

Anatomy & Physiology

1st Edition

ISBN:9781938168130

Author:Kelly A. Young, James A. Wise, Peter DeSaix, Dean H. Kruse, Brandon Poe, Eddie Johnson, Jody E. Johnson, Oksana Korol, J. Gordon Betts, Mark Womble

Publisher:Kelly A. Young, James A. Wise, Peter DeSaix, Dean H. Kruse, Brandon Poe, Eddie Johnson, Jody E. Johnson, Oksana Korol, J. Gordon Betts, Mark Womble

Chapter28: Development And Inheritance

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 19RQ: Which of the following is a possible culprit of morning sickness? increased minute respiration...

See similar textbooks

Similar questions

Diabetes insipidus or diabetes mellitus would most likely be indicated by ________. anuria polyuria oliguria none of the above
3) A child is prescribed 15/kg/day of paracetamol in 4 divided doses. Child weight 16kg, stock strength available is 120mg in ml liquid. What would be the volume of medication given in single dose ?
1. A previously healthy 25-year-old-woman comes to the emergency department because of a 3-day history of fever, chest pain, and rapidly progressive shortness of breath. Use of an over-the-counter cold medication has not relieved her symptoms. She has no history of serious illness and takes no other medications. Her temperature is 40oC (104o F), pulse is 128/min and regular, respirations are 28/min and blood pressure is 80/54 mm Hg. Physical examination shows jugular venous distention and weak pulses in all extremities. Auscultation of the chest shows diffuse crackles bilaterally, muffled heart sounds, and a soft S2 gallop. After 30 minutes she goes into ventricular fibrillation and cannot be resuscitated. At autopsy, the heart is diffusely pale and floppy with focal petechiae, all chambers are markedly dilated.Histologic examination of cardiac tissue shows a lymphocytic infiltrate and myocardial necrosis. Which of the following infectious agents is the most likely cause these…
2.-Explain 4 age-related effects of drugs (medications) on the older person and how you would adjust these effects with consultation with the Registered Nurse. What happens to each Ingestion, absorption, metabolism, excretion (easy and simple, in own words)?
A 48-year-old woman visits her physician complaining of what she calls “panic attacks.” She reports that she has experienced a racing heart and that she can feel (and even see) her heart pounding in her chest. She also complains of throbbing headaches, cold hands and cold feet, feeling hot, visual disturbances, and nausea and vomiting. In the physician's office, her blood pressure is severely elevated (230/125). She is admitted to the hospital for evaluation of her hypertension. A 24-hour urine sample reveals elevated levels of metanephrine, normetanephrine, and 3-methoxy-4-hydroxymandelic acid (VMA). After the physician rules out other causes for hypertension, he concludes that she has a tumor of the adrenal medulla, called______? Group of answer choices A. Neuroglioma B. Pheochromocytoma C. Phenoxybenzamine D. Glucagonoma
1.A 43 year old man is diagnosed with hypertension following an annual physical examination. The patient is thin and states that he engages in fairly regular exercise, but he describes his job as highly stressful. He also has a positive family history for hypertension and stroke. The health care provider initiates therapy with hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide) . The patient asks the nurse, “I have high blood pressure, Why do I need a ‘water pill’ to help my blood pressure?” How does hydrochlorothiazide reduce blood pressure?2. A 78 year-old woman is admitted to the ICU with a diagnosis of heart failure. The nurse administers Furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg IV push. What assessments should the nurse make to determine the effectiveness of this therapy?3. A 54-year old male patient has been treated with Chlorothiazide ( Diuri) for hypertension but due to increasing blood pressure, edema, and signs of early heart failure, the provider switches him to a low dose of furosemide (Lasix) and…
1. What is called fluid overload 2. 37.5mg + paracetamol 325mg tablet for moderate pain 3. as needed for itchiness. 4.PRN for seizure.
5 A client who is 80 years old, takes Lasix (furosemide) for management of hypertension. She reports to the nurse that she takes ducolax (bisacodyl) daily to promote bowel movements. The nurse assesses the client for possible symptoms of: a. Hypocalcemia B. Hypothyroidism c. Hyperglycemia D. Hypokalemia
Make a drug study study about cetirizine drug and fill up the corresponding details in the table. INFORMATION: Patient C Rm 203 Cetirizine Age: 18/F Occupation: Basketball player Weight and BMI: 50 KGS/22 Blood pressure: 100/70 Heart rate: 60 Respiratory rate: 15 Temperature: 36.2 Diagnosis: Allergic reaction with eating shrimp with facial angioedema Chief complaint: Swollen ears and mouth Prescription: Cetirizine PO 5 mg OD
99.For the diagnostic statement "hypothermia" the etiology (related factors and risk factors) could be: a. malnutrition b. pallor c. hypertension d. tachycardia
Warm sitz bath is prescribed three or four times a day after hemorrhoidectomy. Implementation should be delayed until at least 12 hours postoperatively to avoid inducing: a.Constipation b.Hemorrhage c.Rectal spasm d.Urinary retention
30-Which of the following is not an effect of antimuscarinic agents? a.Increasing urination b.Bronchodilation c.Increasing the constipation d.Vasoconstriction