NUR 2063 / NUR2063: ESSENTIALS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
EXAM 2 (LATEST ) RASMUSSEN
What are the functions of the kidneys? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Regulation of blood pressure;
regulating blood osmolarity; removal of toxins; blood filtration; activate vitamin D
What are the clinical manifestations of benign prostatic hypertrophy? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
dribbling; difficulty initiating urine stream; hesitancy; urinary retention, decreased stream
What substance controls the reabsorption of water from the collecting ducts? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-ADH- Anti Diuretic Hormone
What is type 2 diabetes characterized as? - CORRECT ANSWERS-peripheral tissue insulin
resistance
What are the clinical manifestations of Graves' disease? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Exophthalmos
(bulging eyes), goiter, enlarge thyroid, heat intolerance, anxiety- hyperthyroidism
What processes occur during fasting? - CORRECT ANSWERS-glucogenesis; glycogenesis
What type of tissue is accessed to promote energy production in type 1 diabetes? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-adipose/ fat
What are the clinical manifestations of hypothyroidism? - CORRECT ANSWERS-myxedema,
fatigue, cold sensitivity, constipation, weight gain
What are the clinical manifestations of hyperthyroidism? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Goiter,
fatigue, weight loss, infertility, memory loss, hair loss, muscle pain
What are the clinical manifestation of hyper para thyroidism? - CORRECT ANSWERS-fatigue,
body aches, bone pain, depression, headaches, memory loss
, What are the clinical manifestations of hypo para thyroidism? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
numbness, tetany, parathesis, muscle spasms
What are the clinical manifestations of ketoacidosis? - CORRECT ANSWERS-fruity breath,
drowsiness, nausea, thirst, confusion, lethargy, vomiting
What mechanisms control hormone release and regulation? - CORRECT ANSWERS-negative
feedback loop
What hormones are released by the anterior pituitary gland? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Growth
Hormone, prolactin, follicle stimulating hormone, thyroid stimulating hormone, LH, ACTH and
endorphins
What is diabetes insipidus? - CORRECT ANSWERS-a disorder caused by inadequate amounts
of ADH which causes excessive water loss
clinical manifestations of diabetes insipidus - CORRECT ANSWERS-polyuria, nocturia,
continuous thirst, and polydipsia
clinical manifestations of Cushings syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Excessive secretion of
cortisol causes redistribution of fat, "moon face", "buffalo" hump on the back and pendulous abdomen. -
Facial skin is flushed (high blood pressure), skin covering abdomen develops stretch marks - •
ndividual bruises easily and wound healing is poor -
Approximately 1/2 develop mental status changes from irritability to severe psychiatric disturbance -
Females may experience changes due to increased androgen levels
clinical manifestations of secondary hypothyroidism - CORRECT ANSWERS-Weakness. -
Fatigue. -
EXAM 2 (LATEST ) RASMUSSEN
What are the functions of the kidneys? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Regulation of blood pressure;
regulating blood osmolarity; removal of toxins; blood filtration; activate vitamin D
What are the clinical manifestations of benign prostatic hypertrophy? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
dribbling; difficulty initiating urine stream; hesitancy; urinary retention, decreased stream
What substance controls the reabsorption of water from the collecting ducts? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-ADH- Anti Diuretic Hormone
What is type 2 diabetes characterized as? - CORRECT ANSWERS-peripheral tissue insulin
resistance
What are the clinical manifestations of Graves' disease? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Exophthalmos
(bulging eyes), goiter, enlarge thyroid, heat intolerance, anxiety- hyperthyroidism
What processes occur during fasting? - CORRECT ANSWERS-glucogenesis; glycogenesis
What type of tissue is accessed to promote energy production in type 1 diabetes? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-adipose/ fat
What are the clinical manifestations of hypothyroidism? - CORRECT ANSWERS-myxedema,
fatigue, cold sensitivity, constipation, weight gain
What are the clinical manifestations of hyperthyroidism? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Goiter,
fatigue, weight loss, infertility, memory loss, hair loss, muscle pain
What are the clinical manifestation of hyper para thyroidism? - CORRECT ANSWERS-fatigue,
body aches, bone pain, depression, headaches, memory loss
, What are the clinical manifestations of hypo para thyroidism? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
numbness, tetany, parathesis, muscle spasms
What are the clinical manifestations of ketoacidosis? - CORRECT ANSWERS-fruity breath,
drowsiness, nausea, thirst, confusion, lethargy, vomiting
What mechanisms control hormone release and regulation? - CORRECT ANSWERS-negative
feedback loop
What hormones are released by the anterior pituitary gland? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Growth
Hormone, prolactin, follicle stimulating hormone, thyroid stimulating hormone, LH, ACTH and
endorphins
What is diabetes insipidus? - CORRECT ANSWERS-a disorder caused by inadequate amounts
of ADH which causes excessive water loss
clinical manifestations of diabetes insipidus - CORRECT ANSWERS-polyuria, nocturia,
continuous thirst, and polydipsia
clinical manifestations of Cushings syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Excessive secretion of
cortisol causes redistribution of fat, "moon face", "buffalo" hump on the back and pendulous abdomen. -
Facial skin is flushed (high blood pressure), skin covering abdomen develops stretch marks - •
ndividual bruises easily and wound healing is poor -
Approximately 1/2 develop mental status changes from irritability to severe psychiatric disturbance -
Females may experience changes due to increased androgen levels
clinical manifestations of secondary hypothyroidism - CORRECT ANSWERS-Weakness. -
Fatigue. -
