RASMUSSEN PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 2 VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
type 1 diabetes - CORRECT ANSWERS-Diabetes of a form that usually develops during
childhood or adolescence and is characterized by a severe deficiency of insulin, leading to high blood
glucose levels. polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia.
type 2 diabetes - CORRECT ANSWERS-Diabetes of a form that develops especially in adults
and most often obese individuals and that is characterized by high blood glucose resulting from impaired
insulin utilization coupled with the body's inability to compensate with increased insulin production.
Pathophysiology of diabetes - CORRECT ANSWERS-The pathophysiology of diabetes involves
plasm concentrations of glucose signaling the central nervous system to mobilize energy reserves. It is
based on cerebral blood flow and tissue integrity, arterial plasma glucose, the speed that plasma glucose
concentrations fall, and other available metabolic fuels. Low plasma glucose causes a surge in autonomic
activity.
What causes Cushing's syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWERS-medication or tumors
Pseudomembranous colitis - CORRECT ANSWERS-swelling or inflammation of large intestine
due to C. diff, causes diarrhea after antibacterial use
feedback loop of parathyroid - CORRECT ANSWERS-PTH increases calcium in blood, calcitonin
decreases blood calcium if it is too high
acute renal colic - CORRECT ANSWERS-pain from obstructed ureter by kidney stone
Syphilis - CORRECT ANSWERS-Treponema pallidum spirochete bacteria, causes mental
deterioration and blindness
Know the different risk for hepatocellular carcinoma - CORRECT ANSWERS-It's also higher if
the liver is scarred by infection with hepatitis B or hepatitis C. Hepatocellular carcinoma is more common
in people who drink large amounts of alcohol and who have an accumulation of fat in the liver
, What hormone is released by anterior pituitary gland? - CORRECT ANSWERS-The anterior
pituitary produces seven hormones. These are the growth hormone (GH), thyroid-stimulating hormone
(TSH), adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone
(LH), beta-endorphin, and prolactin.
What is vagal nerve stimulation? - CORRECT ANSWERS-prevent seizures by sending regular,
mild pulses of electrical energy to the brain via the vagus nerve.
What type of people is at risk for chronic renal failure? - CORRECT ANSWERS-being African-
American descent, older age, low birth weight and family history of kidney disease
acromegaly - CORRECT ANSWERS-abnormal enlargement of the extremities. occurs in adults
hyperthyroidism - CORRECT ANSWERS-excessive activity of the thyroid gland- >thyroxine
ØInsomnia, restlessness, tremor, irritability, palpitations, heat intolerance, diaphoresis, diarrhea, inability
to concentrate that interferes with work performance; enlarged thyroid gland
ØIncreased basal metabolic rate leads to weight loss, although appetite and dietary intake increase.
hyperperathyroidism - CORRECT ANSWERS-Hyperparathyroidism is a condition in which one
or more of the parathyroid glands become overactive and secrete too much parathyroid hormone (PTH).
This causes the levels of calcium in the blood to rise, a condition known as hypercalcemia.
childhood gigantism - CORRECT ANSWERS-pituitary gigantism when your child's pituitary
gland makes too much growth hormone, which is also known as somatotropin. if not treated they will
have a lower life expectancy and weak limbs. risk of cardiomegaly and heart failure
hypothyroidism - CORRECT ANSWERS-A disorder caused by a thyroid gland that is slower and
less productive than normal
ØDecreased basal metabolic rate
ØWeakness, lethargy, cold intolerance, decreased appetite
ØBradycardia, narrowed pulse pressure, and mild/moderate weight gain
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
type 1 diabetes - CORRECT ANSWERS-Diabetes of a form that usually develops during
childhood or adolescence and is characterized by a severe deficiency of insulin, leading to high blood
glucose levels. polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia.
type 2 diabetes - CORRECT ANSWERS-Diabetes of a form that develops especially in adults
and most often obese individuals and that is characterized by high blood glucose resulting from impaired
insulin utilization coupled with the body's inability to compensate with increased insulin production.
Pathophysiology of diabetes - CORRECT ANSWERS-The pathophysiology of diabetes involves
plasm concentrations of glucose signaling the central nervous system to mobilize energy reserves. It is
based on cerebral blood flow and tissue integrity, arterial plasma glucose, the speed that plasma glucose
concentrations fall, and other available metabolic fuels. Low plasma glucose causes a surge in autonomic
activity.
What causes Cushing's syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWERS-medication or tumors
Pseudomembranous colitis - CORRECT ANSWERS-swelling or inflammation of large intestine
due to C. diff, causes diarrhea after antibacterial use
feedback loop of parathyroid - CORRECT ANSWERS-PTH increases calcium in blood, calcitonin
decreases blood calcium if it is too high
acute renal colic - CORRECT ANSWERS-pain from obstructed ureter by kidney stone
Syphilis - CORRECT ANSWERS-Treponema pallidum spirochete bacteria, causes mental
deterioration and blindness
Know the different risk for hepatocellular carcinoma - CORRECT ANSWERS-It's also higher if
the liver is scarred by infection with hepatitis B or hepatitis C. Hepatocellular carcinoma is more common
in people who drink large amounts of alcohol and who have an accumulation of fat in the liver
, What hormone is released by anterior pituitary gland? - CORRECT ANSWERS-The anterior
pituitary produces seven hormones. These are the growth hormone (GH), thyroid-stimulating hormone
(TSH), adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone
(LH), beta-endorphin, and prolactin.
What is vagal nerve stimulation? - CORRECT ANSWERS-prevent seizures by sending regular,
mild pulses of electrical energy to the brain via the vagus nerve.
What type of people is at risk for chronic renal failure? - CORRECT ANSWERS-being African-
American descent, older age, low birth weight and family history of kidney disease
acromegaly - CORRECT ANSWERS-abnormal enlargement of the extremities. occurs in adults
hyperthyroidism - CORRECT ANSWERS-excessive activity of the thyroid gland- >thyroxine
ØInsomnia, restlessness, tremor, irritability, palpitations, heat intolerance, diaphoresis, diarrhea, inability
to concentrate that interferes with work performance; enlarged thyroid gland
ØIncreased basal metabolic rate leads to weight loss, although appetite and dietary intake increase.
hyperperathyroidism - CORRECT ANSWERS-Hyperparathyroidism is a condition in which one
or more of the parathyroid glands become overactive and secrete too much parathyroid hormone (PTH).
This causes the levels of calcium in the blood to rise, a condition known as hypercalcemia.
childhood gigantism - CORRECT ANSWERS-pituitary gigantism when your child's pituitary
gland makes too much growth hormone, which is also known as somatotropin. if not treated they will
have a lower life expectancy and weak limbs. risk of cardiomegaly and heart failure
hypothyroidism - CORRECT ANSWERS-A disorder caused by a thyroid gland that is slower and
less productive than normal
ØDecreased basal metabolic rate
ØWeakness, lethargy, cold intolerance, decreased appetite
ØBradycardia, narrowed pulse pressure, and mild/moderate weight gain
