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
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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)
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Autoimmune production of IgG against platelet antigens causing inflammation
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Hemophilia clotting process
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fibrin clot is insufficient and breaks
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vWD
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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
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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
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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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