Pathophysiology Exam 2| Rated A
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Rasmussen College
1. polycystic kidney disease is caused by which of the following
- A genetic disorder
2. the main risk factors for renal cell cancer are which below
- male; smoking
3. what is the GFR indicating the need for dialysis
- GFR=12
4. identity the sexually transmitted infection reportable to the cdc
- syphilis
5. A client had vomiting and diarrhea for two days. what are they at risk for
- fluid deficit
6. Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is the most common cause of which disorder
- chronic gastritis
7. which forms of viral hepatitis cause chronic infection
, - B&C
8. what are the most common causes in the U.S of cirrhosis
- hep C and chronic alcohol abuse
9. Which pancreatic disorder is a medical emergency
- Acute pancreatitis
10. which is mechanical bowel obstruction
- fecal impaction
11. what is a classic location on the body that indicates pain with appendicitis
- RLQ
12. the _____ gland is referred to as the 'master gland'
- pituitary
13. A client with hypothyroidism asks how long they will need to take thyroid medication.
what is the correct response
- 'you will take this the rest of your life'
14. which is a complication of hyperthyroidism?
- Thyrotoxicosis coma