NURS 3303 - Patho Exam 5 Review Questions & Answers (Grade A+).docx

NURS 3303 - Patho Exam 5 Review
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Following a craniotomy your patient suddenly puts out 1,000 cc's of
very clear urine over a two hour period of time. This is indicative
the patient may have what condition?
a. excessive ADH production
b. diabetes insipidus
c. hupothyroidism
d. hypervolemia -
correct answer ✅b. diabetes insipidus


Jane is complaining of cold intolerance, weight gain, and fatigue.
Lab values indicate a low T3, T4 and elevated TSH. What endocrine
disorder is associated with these symptoms?
a. Graves disease
b. Hypothyroidism
c. Addison's disease
d. Acromegaly -
correct answer ✅b. Hypothyroidism


What type of diabetes is associated with metabolic syndrome and
cellular resistance?
a. Type I

, NURS 3303 - Patho Exam 5 Review
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
b. Type II -
correct answer ✅b. Type II


Metabolic syndrome is associated with obesity, hypertension, and
Type II diabetes.


One hour after taking a dose of short term insulin John is sweating
profusely, shaking, and appears confused and disoriented. What is
causing this and what should you do?
a. hyperglycemia
b. hypoglycemia
c. dehydration
d. possible stroke -
correct answer ✅b. hypoglycemia


Short term insulin should be taken with a meal.


Ascites, coagulopathy, jaundice and asterixis (hand flap) are
symptoms of what condition?
a. Stoke
b. Pancreatitis