Stress and Stress-Related Disorders

What is the primary function of the renal system in maintaining homeostasis?

What are the three distinct physiological stages of the General Adaptation Syndrome as described by Dr. Hans Selye?

A stressor that is short-term, appears suddenly, and may cause severe distress is defined as what type of stressor?

What is the primary function of cortisol, also known as the stress hormone, when activated by the hypothalamic-pituitary axis (HPA)?

What is the term for the process in which a cell recycles select parts of itself to maintain cellular balance?

According to the 2022 American Psychological Association survey mentioned in the text, what was the most common cause of stress for 63 percent of people in the United States?

What is the primary function of the body's sympathetic nervous system in response to a stressor?

A patient experiences an unpleasant event but uses strategies that result in other negative outcomes, such as overusing alcohol. What type of coping is this an example of?

What are the classic signs of inflammation?

In the context of the Cellular Continuum of Function, what is the term for the distinct structures at the end of a DNA strand that shorten each time a cell divides, eventually leading to cell death?

What is the typical timeframe for a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) to reach its therapeutic level after a patient begins taking it?

Which condition is a potentially life-threatening side effect of SSRI administration, caused by an excess of serotonin in the body?

A nurse is teaching a patient about non-pharmacological stress management. Which therapy is an example of a manipulative and body-based therapy?

What is the primary difference between a positive stress (eustress) and a negative stress (distress)?

What defines the local adaptation syndrome as distinct from the general adaptation syndrome?

In the context of cellular inflammation, which chemical mediator is primarily responsible for vasodilation, which allows more fluids to flood the area?

What is the primary purpose of including family members in patient education sessions, particularly for an ill patient who may not recall instructions well?

Which of the following is a physical sign of stress that a nurse might observe in a patient?

What is the term for a theory of stress that considers the interplay of personal, social, environmental, spiritual, and cultural factors in affecting a person's response?

What is the primary cause of cellular injury related to radiation exposure?

According to the textbook, which anxiolytic is commonly known by the brand name Xanax?

Which condition seen in patients with spinal cord injury involves the body trying to rid itself of a stressor that the brain cannot recognize?

What is the primary role of the negative feedback loop in the body's response to stress?

A patient experiences a house fire and is brought to the emergency department. When questioned, the patient's biggest concern is for the safety of their pet cat. This scenario illustrates which concept in stress appraisal?

Which of the following describes the function of the immune system in maintaining homeostasis?

What is the primary difference between complementary medicine and alternative medicine?

Which of the following is a common cause of family stress?

Massive vasodilation, hypotension, tachycardia, and tachypnea in response to an infection or autoimmune disorder is referred to as what condition?

A patient with a new diagnosis of a terminal illness must make decisions about their care. The nurse recognizes that high stress levels can have what negative effect on the patient's cognitive abilities?

A physical stress response that involves the activation of the sympathetic nervous system is known as what?

What is the primary role of the HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary axis) in the body's stress response?

Which of the following is an example of a physical influence that can disrupt the normal inflammatory response?

What defines a behavior as 'maladaptive' when used for coping?

What is the primary difference between how a negative feedback loop and a positive feedback loop function in the body?

A patient with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) experiences flashbacks and is easily startled. These symptoms are part of which category of stress effects?

Which of the following conditions is considered a normal physiological process as the body adjusts to change and attempts to restore homeostasis?

What is the primary role of a mediator when families are under stress?

Which of the following is a primary component of the body's innate immune division?

Why is it important for nurses to be well-informed about medical marijuana?

Which of the following are common causes of cellular injury?

What term describes a stressful event that produces healthful outcomes, such as exercise leading to increased muscle strength?

How does the Stress Transactional Model view an individual's response to stress?

What is the primary characteristic of an internal stressor?

In the context of the resistance stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome, what happens if the body can resist and adapt to a stressor?

Which part of the brain is known as the master controller for the entire body and plays a key role in the stress response?

What is the primary difference between the innate and adaptive divisions of the immune system?

A patient is experiencing chronic stress from their job, leading to arguments at home and withdrawal from friends. This is an example of stress affecting which aspect of health?

A nurse using cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) with a patient understands that there is a triangular relationship among which three elements?

What is the term for a condition of chronic stress caused by chronic inflammation in the body, which has been linked to conditions like Alzheimer's disease?

What is the primary reason that long-term stress can put someone at an increased risk for infection?