NURS 231 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY MODULE 7 2026 LEARNING MATERIAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT

NURS 231 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY MODULE 7 2026
LEARNING MATERIAL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT

◉ What happens to patients with anorexia nervosa? Answer:
Patients become severely emaciated, and treatment requires
psychological and nutritional support.


◉ Why does the client with anorexia nervosa develop hypokalemia?
Answer: Due to vomiting and use of diuretics and laxatives.


◉ Why does the client with anorexia nervosa develop
hypomagnesemia? Answer: Due to vomiting and use of diuretics and
laxatives.


◉ Why does the client with anorexia nervosa develop
hypochloremic metabolic alkalosis? Answer: Due to vomiting.


◉ Why does the client with anorexia nervosa develop
hyponatremia? Answer: Due to water loading to increase weight
before clinic visits.

, ◉ Why does the client with anorexia nervosa develop amenorrhea?
Answer: Due to suppression of gonadotrophin releasing hormone.


◉ Why are T4 and T3 levels low in anorexia nervosa? Answer:
Metabolism is diverted to reverse free T3 production because the
patient is trying to conserve energy due to malnourishment.


◉ Why is cortisol elevated in anorexia nervosa? Answer: Due to the
stress response.


◉ What characterizes bulimia nervosa? Answer: Abnormal body
image, with patients alternating between binge eating and periods
of starvation to counteract weight gain.


◉ What causes a decline in estrogen secretion during the
climacteric? Answer: Progressive ovarian failure.


◉ How is menopause defined? Answer: 12 months without menses.


◉ What condition is primarily caused by estrogen deficiency post-
menopause? Answer: Postmenopausal osteoporosis.