NUR2063: Essentials of
Pathophysiology Exam 2 (Latest 2021 /
2022) Rasmussen
What are the functions of the kidneys?
Answer; Regulation of blood pressure; regulating blood
osmolarity; removal of toxins; blood filtration; activate vitamin
D
What are the clinical manifestations of benign prostatic
hypertrophy?
Answer; dribbling; difficulty initiating urine stream; hesitancy;
urinary retention, decreased stream
What substance controls the reabsorption of water from the
collecting ducts?
Answer; ADH- Anti Diuretic Hormone
,What is type 2 diabetes characterized as?
Answer; peripheral tissue insulin resistance
What are the clinical manifestations of Graves' disease?
Answer; Exophthalmos (bulging eyes), goiter, enlarge thyroid,
heat intolerance, anxiety- hyperthyroidism
What processes occur during fasting?
Answer; glucogenesis; glycogenesis
What type of tissue is accessed to promote energy production
in type 1 diabetes?
Answer; adipose/ fat
What are the clinical manifestations of hypothyroidism?
, Answer; myxedema, fatigue, cold sensitivity, constipation,
weight gain
What are the clinical manifestations of hyperthyroidism?
Answer; Goiter, fatigue, weight loss, infertility, memory loss,
hair loss, muscle pain
What are the clinical manifestation of hyper para thyroidism?
Answer; fatigue, body aches, bone pain, depression, headaches,
memory loss
What are the clinical manifestations of hypo para thyroidism?
Answer; numbness, tetany, parathesis, muscle spasms
What are the clinical manifestations of ketoacidosis?
Answer; fruity breath, drowsiness, nausea, thirst, confusion,
lethargy, vomiting