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Exam 2: NUR2063 / NUR 2063 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Essentials of Pathophysiology | Review Guide Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen
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Exam 2: NUR2063 / NUR 2063 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Essentials of Pathophysiology | Review Guide Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen 
 
 
 
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What does PCOS increase the risk of? 
Answer: 
Obesity, diabetes, mellitus, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. 
 
 
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What is the malformation of the esophagus called? 
Answer: 
Esophageal atresia 
 
 
 
 
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What is it called when the muscles in the lower esophagus fail to relax, not allowing f...
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Absite/Surgery questions with correct answers 2023
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Absite/Surgery questions with correct answers 2023Pain out of proportion to the physical exam? - correct answer Ischemia 
 
Colicky abdominal Pain? - correct answer Obstruction 
 
Peritonitis gets what treatment? - correct answer Ex Lap 
 
Rebound Tenderness? - correct answer Peritonitis, ex lap 
 
Involuntary guarding? - correct answer Peritonitis, ex lap 
 
Image the RUQ with? - correct answer Ultrasound 
 
Image the LLQ with? - correct answer CT scan 
 
Image the RLQ with? - correct answer CT...
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Master the Boards: Gastroenterology questions with correct answers
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What is achalasia? Correct Answer-inability of lower esophageal sphincter to relax 
 
When is achalasia the most likely diagnosis? Correct Answer-young patient < 50yo 
dysphagia to both solids and liquids 
no association with alcohol/tobacco 
 
How do you distinguish achalasia from pseudoachalasia (from malignancy)? Correct Answer-achalasia: can pass endoscope through LES 
malignancy: cannot pass endoscope through LES 
 
What is the best next test for achalasia? Correct Answer-barium esophagr...
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CDRE Prep – Surgery Test Questions and Answers 100% Solved
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CDRE Prep – Surgery Test Questions and 
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Achalasia ️️A condition in which the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) fails to relax and 
open properly when 
swallowing occurs. The LES's excessively high tone can impair passage of food bolus from the 
pharynx to 
the stomach. In addition, peristalsis in the upper esophagus often is disordered. As a result, the 
esophagus 
becomes shaped like a funnel or bag. 
include dysphagia and frequent vomiting. ️️What are the sym...
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AANP 2023 Study guide
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Measles (Rubeola) - CORRECT ANSWER-What RNA virus is associated with cough, 
coryza, and conjunctivitis with photophobia, rash that starts on head or face? 
Ortolani maneuver - CORRECT ANSWER-technique for checking hip integrity. unequal 
movement suggests the hip is dislocated 
varicocele - CORRECT ANSWER-enlarged, dilated veins near the testicle 
bladder cancer - CORRECT ANSWER-cancerous tumor that arises from the cells lining 
the bladder; major sign is hematuria, sm...
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You may see a slight increase in diastolic blood pressure early in shock because: 
A. Concurrent brain injury is present 
B. Stroke volume has increased 
C. There is an increase in vascular tone D. Left ventricular contractions have strengthened C. There is an increase in vascular tone 
A 62-year-old male patient with a remote history of rheumatic fever is admitted to the medical-surgical unit with the following symptoms: 
Subjective: Shortness of breath, ch...
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Master the Boards USMLE Step 2CK - Gastroenterology
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Master the Boards USMLE Step 2CK - 
Gastroenterology 
Essential feature of the majority of esophageal disorders - answerDysphagia 
Difficulty swallowing - answerDysphagia 
Proper term for pain while swallowing - answerOdynophagia 
Both dysphagia & odynophagia can lead to? - answerWeight loss 
When severe, some forms of esophageal disorder will also give rise to what? - 
answer- Anemia 
- Heme+ stool 
What should be done when gastrointestinal alarm symptoms are present? - 
answerEndoscopy 
Alarm ...
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COMSAE level 2 111 Exam Tested Questions & Revised Correct Answers | IMAGES INCLUDED | UPDATED!!
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COMSAE level 2 111 
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1) When is esophageal manometry used 
ANSWER 
Diagnose motility disorders like achalasia, diffuse 
esophageal spasm and prior to surgery for reflux disease 
2) Damage to what lobe causes agraphesthesia 
ANSWER 
parietal side is determined which side 
3) Independent practice association 
ANSWER 
physician maintain individual or group practice 
but contract with HMO with a ...
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Master the Boards USMLE Step 2CK - Gastroenterology
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Master the Boards USMLE Step 2CK - 
Gastroenterology 
Essential feature of the majority of esophageal disorders - answerDysphagia 
Difficulty swallowing - answerDysphagia 
Proper term for pain while swallowing - answerOdynophagia 
Both dysphagia & odynophagia can lead to? - answerWeight loss 
When severe, some forms of esophageal disorder will also give rise to what? - 
answer- Anemia 
- Heme+ stool 
What should be done when gastrointestinal alarm symptoms are present? - 
answerEndoscopy 
Alarm ...
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AANP 2023 Final Exam Study Guide
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AANP 2023 Final Exam Study Guide 
 
1. Measles (Rubeola): What RNA virus is associated with cough, coryza, and conjunctivitis with 
photophobia, rash that starts on head or face? 
 
2. Ortolani maneuver: technique for checking hip integrity. unequal movement suggests the hip 
is dislocated 
 
3. varicocele: enlarged, dilated veins near the testicle 
 
4. bladder cancer: cancerous tumor that arises from the cells lining the bladder; 
major sign is hematuria, smoking or industrial chemicals can c...
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