Rasmussen Pathophysiology Exam 2 Questions With
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acromegaly Correct Answers abnormal enlargement of the
extremities. occurs in adults
acute renal colic Correct Answers pain from obstructed ureter
by kidney stone
acute renal colic Correct Answers severe flank pain
radiation to groin
vomiting and urinary symptoms
blood in the urine from kidney stones
Addison's disease Correct Answers occurs when the adrenal
glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol or
aldosterone
adrenal gland failure
aldosteronism Correct Answers caused by an adenoma, usually
unilateral, of the glomerulosa cells of the adrenal cortex or, more
rarely, by adrenal carcinoma or hyperplasia
S/S: Muscle cramps, Weakness, Fatigue, Headache, Excessive
thirst, & A frequent need to urinate.
Amenorrhea Correct Answers absence of menstruation
In primary amenorrhea, menstrual periods have never begun (by
age 16), whereas secondary amenorrhea is defined as the
absence of menstrual periods for three consecutive cycles or a
time period of more than six months in a woman who was
previously menstruating.
, anterior pituitary gland Correct Answers AKA the
adenohypophysis, the anterior pituitary is made of glandular
tissue. It makes and secretes six different hormones: FSH, LH,
ACTH, TSH, prolactin, and growth hormone. The anterior
pituitary is controlled by releasing and inhibiting factors from
the hypothalamus
Apendisitis Correct Answers inflammation of the appendix
cardiogenic shock Correct Answers A state in which not
enough oxygen is delivered to the tissues of the body, caused by
low output of blood from the heart. It can be a severe
complication of a large acute myocardial infarction, as well as
other conditions. -tachycardia, loss of consciousness, low BP
childhood gigantism Correct Answers pituitary gigantism when
your child's pituitary gland makes too much growth hormone,
which is also known as somatotropin. if not treated they will
have a lower life expectancy and weak limbs. risk of
cardiomegaly and heart failure
Chrones disease Correct Answers chronic inflammation of the
L. intestine. More likely in persons with depression/anxiety and
between 15-25yrs. Late stage becomes fibrosed and stenosis. Tx:
symptoms. S/S: abd pain, diarrhea, distention, attacks following
eating, urgency to defecate. Complication: fissures, bowel
obstruction. MED: Budesonide (anti-inflam steroid)
Cushing's disease Correct Answers too much ACTH
gain water weight
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acromegaly Correct Answers abnormal enlargement of the
extremities. occurs in adults
acute renal colic Correct Answers pain from obstructed ureter
by kidney stone
acute renal colic Correct Answers severe flank pain
radiation to groin
vomiting and urinary symptoms
blood in the urine from kidney stones
Addison's disease Correct Answers occurs when the adrenal
glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol or
aldosterone
adrenal gland failure
aldosteronism Correct Answers caused by an adenoma, usually
unilateral, of the glomerulosa cells of the adrenal cortex or, more
rarely, by adrenal carcinoma or hyperplasia
S/S: Muscle cramps, Weakness, Fatigue, Headache, Excessive
thirst, & A frequent need to urinate.
Amenorrhea Correct Answers absence of menstruation
In primary amenorrhea, menstrual periods have never begun (by
age 16), whereas secondary amenorrhea is defined as the
absence of menstrual periods for three consecutive cycles or a
time period of more than six months in a woman who was
previously menstruating.
, anterior pituitary gland Correct Answers AKA the
adenohypophysis, the anterior pituitary is made of glandular
tissue. It makes and secretes six different hormones: FSH, LH,
ACTH, TSH, prolactin, and growth hormone. The anterior
pituitary is controlled by releasing and inhibiting factors from
the hypothalamus
Apendisitis Correct Answers inflammation of the appendix
cardiogenic shock Correct Answers A state in which not
enough oxygen is delivered to the tissues of the body, caused by
low output of blood from the heart. It can be a severe
complication of a large acute myocardial infarction, as well as
other conditions. -tachycardia, loss of consciousness, low BP
childhood gigantism Correct Answers pituitary gigantism when
your child's pituitary gland makes too much growth hormone,
which is also known as somatotropin. if not treated they will
have a lower life expectancy and weak limbs. risk of
cardiomegaly and heart failure
Chrones disease Correct Answers chronic inflammation of the
L. intestine. More likely in persons with depression/anxiety and
between 15-25yrs. Late stage becomes fibrosed and stenosis. Tx:
symptoms. S/S: abd pain, diarrhea, distention, attacks following
eating, urgency to defecate. Complication: fissures, bowel
obstruction. MED: Budesonide (anti-inflam steroid)
Cushing's disease Correct Answers too much ACTH
gain water weight
