NUR2063 ESSENTIALS OF
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 2 (ACTUAL
EXAM) QUESTIONS WITH VERY
ELABORATED ANSWERS CORRECTRY WELL
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A client presents with right lower abdominal pain and occasional diarrhea. This is
likely? - ANSWERS-Appendicitis
A female arrives at the clinic complaining of bleeding between menstrual periods.
The nurse identifies this as? - ANSWERS-Metrorrhagia
A good explanation for myxedema in thyroid deficiency is? - ANSWERS-Lack of
thyroid hormone contributes to non- pitting edema
An example of a genetic defect in young children with cystitis is? - ANSWERS-
Vesicoureteral reflux
,Diabetes insipidus is caused from? - ANSWERS-too little ADH production
What is type 2 diabetes characterized as? - ANSWERS-peripheral tissue insulin
resistance
What are the clinical manifestations of Graves' disease? - ANSWERS-
Exophthalmos (bulging eyes), goiter, enlarge thyroid, heat intolerance, anxiety-
hyperthyroidism
What processes occur during fasting? - ANSWERS-glucogenesis; glycogenesis
What type of tissue is accessed to promote energy production in type 1 diabetes?
- ANSWERS-adipose/ fat
What are the clinical manifestations of hypothyroidism? - ANSWERS-myxedema,
fatigue, cold sensitivity, constipation, weight gain
What are the functions of the kidneys? - ANSWERS-Regulation of blood pressure;
regulating blood osmolarity; removal of toxins; blood filtration; activate vitamin D
What are the clinical manifestations of benign prostatic hypertrophy? - ANSWERS-
dribbling; difficulty initiating urine stream; hesitancy; urinary retention, decreased
stream
, What substance controls the reabsorption of water from the collecting ducts? -
ANSWERS-ADH- Anti Diuretic Hormone
What are the clinical manifestations of hyperthyroidism? - ANSWERS-Goiter,
fatigue, weight loss, infertility, memory loss, hair loss, muscle pain
What are the clinical manifestation of hyper para thyroidism? - ANSWERS-fatigue,
body aches, bone pain, depression, headaches, memory loss
What are the clinical manifestations of hypo para thyroidism? - ANSWERS-
numbness, tetany, parathesis, muscle spasms
What are the clinical manifestations of ketoacidosis? - ANSWERS-fruity breath,
drowsiness, nausea, thirst, confusion, lethargy, vomiting
What mechanisms control hormone release and regulation? - ANSWERS-negative
feedback loop
What hormones are released by the anterior pituitary gland? - ANSWERS-Growth
Hormone, prolactin, follicle stimulating hormone, thyroid stimulating hormone,
LH, ACTH and endorphins
What is diabetes insipidus? - ANSWERS-a disorder caused by inadequate amounts
of ADH which causes excessive water loss
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