Exam 3: NUR2063 / NUR 2063 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Essentials of Pathophysiology | Review Guide Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen
Question:
What is the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus
Answer:
Type 1 has little to no insulin, typ...
Exam 3: NUR2 063 / NUR 2 063 (Latest Update ) Essentials of Pathophysiology | Review Guide Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen Question: What is the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus Answer: Type 1 has little to no insulin, type 2 has insulin but either not enough or cells have become insulin resistant. Type 2 may be reversible with weight loss. Question: What does the hormone insulin do Answer: Unlocks the cell membrane and allows glucose to enter and be used for energy. Question: What does the hormone glucagon do Answer: Counteracts the actions of insulin by stimulating hepatic glucose production and thereby increasing blood glucose levels. Question: What is SIADH? Answer: Involves excessive release of antidiuretic hormone - causes fluid retention, causing edema, increased urine osmolarity (concentration) and hyponatremia Question: What electrolyte disorder is associated with SIADH Answer: Sodium - hyponatremia - brain swelling Question: Clinical manifestations of hyperthyroidism Answer: Increased heart rate, goiter, Graves' disease, heat intolerance, bulging eyes, develop antibodies to TSH receptor Question: Abnormal functioning of parathyroid glands can lead to which electrolyte imbalance Answer: calcium (hypercalcemia) Question: Cause of Cushing's disease Answer: Corticosteroids, excess cortisol, buffalo hump, moon face Question: cause of gout Answer: excess uric acid Question: What condition is the result of excess growth hormone in children Answer: Gigantism Question: What is multiple sclerosis? Answer: A disease in which the immune system eats away at the protective covering of nerves. Question: What does the Glasgow Coma Scale measure? Answer: level of consciousness Question: When does cerebral palsy occur? Answer: before, during, or after birth (up to 3 years) Question: What is the most sensitive indication of altered brain function Answer: altered level of consciousness
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