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NURS 231/BIOD 231 Pathophysiology Portage Learning.
Question Type Breakdown
➢ True and false:
➢ Matching, multiple choice and short answer:
➢ Clinical questions: Only questions are provided for clinical questions as examinees are strongly
encouraged to answer them in their own words.
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True And False: Questions if False make the statement True
Angiotensin II stimulates the release of a aldosterone. True
Angiotensin I is converted to angiotensin II in the Kidneys. false, angiotensin I is converted to
angiotensin II in the lungs
When the blood pressure rises, the enzyme renin is released by the juxtaglomerular (JG) cells of the
nephron. False, when blood pressure drops, the enzyme renin is released by the juxtaglomerular (JG)
cells of the nephron
The kidneys have compensatory mechanisms needed to conserve K+ during periods of excessive loss.
False, there is no compensatory mechanism
Hyperkalemia can be caused by movement of K+ from the ECF to the ICF compartment. False,
hyperkalemia can be cause by the movement of K+ from the ICF to the ECF compartment
Matching, Multiple Choice And Short Answer:
Each of the following statements are true regarding control over the GFR except: The RAA responds
when blood pressure rises above normal limits
Each of the following statements are true regarding control over the GFR except: The sympathetic
nervous system cannot supersede the renal autoregulatory system.
Which of the following statements is false regarding ADH? Elevated levels of ADH will lead to dilute
urine. alcohol is a diuretic and will inhibit the release of ADH.
, Which of the following statements is true regarding nephrons? The glomerulus filters the blood while
the tubule reabsorbs needed nutrients
Low Na+ levels in the plasma and interstitial compartment is characteristic of which of the following
fluid imbalances? water intoxication
Tubular reabsorption is characterized by which of the following? Necessary solutes and fluids are
reabsorbed into the peritubular capillaries
Acute postinfectious glomerulonephritis is characterized by the following except: Associated with a
poor prognosis as it often leads to CKD the prognosis is good when underlying cause is treated
Which of the following is characteristic of chronic transplant rejection? It is the active form of vitamin
D, converted in the kidney
A patient is said to be in stage 3a kidney disease. What would you expect their GFR to be? B 42
mL/min/1.73m2
The following are true regarding tubular secretion except: K+ is secreted in the intercalated cells
A decrease in Na+ reabsorption is achieved through the action of which of the following? Diuretics
Cortical nephrons are characterized by the following except: They originate deep in the cortex ,they
originate superficially in the cortex
Excess accumulation of fluid within the interstitial compartment is characteristic of which of the
following fluid imbalances? edema
Which of the following is/are true regarding acid-base disorders? (mark all that apply) Metabolic
disorders are a result of a change in plasma HCO3 – levels, Respiratory disorders are a result of a
change in plasma CO2 levels, Normal blood pH = 7.35-7.45!
Chronic glomerulonephritis is characterized by the following except: Rarely progresses to CKD it will
typically progress to CKD over time
Which of the following is true of cholecalciferol? It is the inactive form of vitamin D taken in through
the skin via UV rays
The following are true regarding tubular secretion except: H+ along with organic acids and bases are
secreted from the distal tubule ( the are secreted from the proximal tube
a decrease in Na+ reabsorption is achieved through the action of which of the following? diuretics
Which of the following statements is false regarding ADH? Alcohol increases ADH levels. alcohol is a
diuretic and will inhibit the release of ADH.
Acute postinfectious glomerulonephritis is characterized by the following except: Hypocellularity
Which of the following is characteristic of chronic transplant rejection? Involves humoral immunity
A patient is said to be in stage 2 kidney disease. What would you expect their GFR to be? 70
mL/min/1.73m2
Na+ reabsorption, through the excretion of H+ ions, is achieved through the action of which of the
following? aldosteronr
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