NURS 6501N Advanced Pathophysiology Exam(With answers)

 Question 1

The action of platelet-derived growth factor is to stimulate the production of which cells?

Selected Answer: Platelets



 Question 10
1 out of 1 points
Which gastric hormone inhibits acid and pepsinogen secretion, as well as decreases the
release of gastrin?

Selected Answer: Somatostatin




Question 18
1 out of 1 points
Which hormone is required for water to be reabsorbed in the distal tubule and collecting
duct?

Selected Answer: Antidiuretic hormone
 Question 19
1 out of 1 points
The cardiac electrical impulse normally begins spontaneously in the sinoatrial (SA) node
because of what reason?

Selected Answer: It depolarizes more rapidly than other automatic cells of the heart.

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 Question 22
1 out of 1 points
Which cAMP-mediated response is related to antidiuretic hormone?

Selected Answer: Increased retention of water




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, Selected Answer: Serum blood urea nitrogen and creatinine
 Question 24
1 out of 1 points
What is the most important cause of pulmonary artery constriction?

Selected Answer: Low alveolar partial pressure of arterial oxygen (PaO 2)
 Question 28
1 out of 1 points
A person has acne, easy bruising, thin extremities, and truncal obesity. The healthcare
professional assesses the person for which of these?

Selected Answer: Use of glucocorticoids
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 Question 36
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Which patient would the healthcare professional assess for elevated levels of antidiuretic
hormone (ADH) secretion?

Being treated for small cell carcinoma of stomach.

Selected Answer: Has long-standing kidney disease from diabetes
 Question 39
1 out of 1 points
A healthcare professional is caring for four patients. Which patient should the professional
assess for hyperkalemia?

Selected Answer: Renal failure
 Question 40
1 out of 1 points
What is the role of the normal intestinal bacterial flora?

Selected Answer: Metabolizing bile salts, estrogens, and lipids

Selected Answer: Decreased hormonal secretion is a response to rising hormone



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