Essentials of Patho Exam 2, Rasmussen Questions With
Complete Solutions
Acute and serious complications of GERD Correct Answers
Esophagitis, strictures, ulcerations, esophageal hemorrhage,
cancer, Barrett's esophagus, chronic pulmonary disease
Antibiotic use results in? Correct Answers Diarrhea
BPH vs colon cancer Correct Answers Colon cancer is
malignant, large intestine
BPH- common nonmalignant enlargement of the prostate that
occurs as men age
Breakdown of this takes place with DKA for diabetes 1 clients
Correct Answers Fatty acids
Cause of pyelonephritis Correct Answers Ascending infection
from bladder (E. coli)
Cause of ridged abdomen in peritonitis Correct Answers
Peritoneal inflammation
Causes of peptic ulcer, esophageal varices, colon cancer Correct
Answers Peptic ulcer- imbalance between destructive forces
(excess acid production), protective mechanisms (decreased
mucus production)
Esophageal varices- cirrhosis, thrombosis, parasitic infection
, Colon cancer- benign clumps of cells (polyps) become
malignant overtime
Causes of Renal insufficiency Correct Answers HTN,
Glomerulonephritis, Diabetic neuropathy, Interstitial nephritis,
Polycystic kidney disease
Characteristics and clinical manifestations of Cushing syndrome
Correct Answers Increased production of ACTH, pituitary
adenoma, excessive cortisol
Obesity, full round face, muscle weakness + wasting, acne, thin
skin that bruises easy, edema
Clinical manifestations of glomerulonephritis Correct Answers
Hematuria, proteinuria, oliguria, edema, hypertension
Cushing syndrome is associated with excess __________
Correct Answers Cortisol
Define acromegaly, giantism, SIADH, and dwarfism Correct
Answers Acromegaly- increased bone size caused by excessive
GH levels in adulthood
Giantism- Tall stature, excessive GH levels prior to puberty
SIDAH- Results from increase renal water retention caused by
excessive ADH
Dwarfism- short stature, deficit levels of GH, somatotropin
Complete Solutions
Acute and serious complications of GERD Correct Answers
Esophagitis, strictures, ulcerations, esophageal hemorrhage,
cancer, Barrett's esophagus, chronic pulmonary disease
Antibiotic use results in? Correct Answers Diarrhea
BPH vs colon cancer Correct Answers Colon cancer is
malignant, large intestine
BPH- common nonmalignant enlargement of the prostate that
occurs as men age
Breakdown of this takes place with DKA for diabetes 1 clients
Correct Answers Fatty acids
Cause of pyelonephritis Correct Answers Ascending infection
from bladder (E. coli)
Cause of ridged abdomen in peritonitis Correct Answers
Peritoneal inflammation
Causes of peptic ulcer, esophageal varices, colon cancer Correct
Answers Peptic ulcer- imbalance between destructive forces
(excess acid production), protective mechanisms (decreased
mucus production)
Esophageal varices- cirrhosis, thrombosis, parasitic infection
, Colon cancer- benign clumps of cells (polyps) become
malignant overtime
Causes of Renal insufficiency Correct Answers HTN,
Glomerulonephritis, Diabetic neuropathy, Interstitial nephritis,
Polycystic kidney disease
Characteristics and clinical manifestations of Cushing syndrome
Correct Answers Increased production of ACTH, pituitary
adenoma, excessive cortisol
Obesity, full round face, muscle weakness + wasting, acne, thin
skin that bruises easy, edema
Clinical manifestations of glomerulonephritis Correct Answers
Hematuria, proteinuria, oliguria, edema, hypertension
Cushing syndrome is associated with excess __________
Correct Answers Cortisol
Define acromegaly, giantism, SIADH, and dwarfism Correct
Answers Acromegaly- increased bone size caused by excessive
GH levels in adulthood
Giantism- Tall stature, excessive GH levels prior to puberty
SIDAH- Results from increase renal water retention caused by
excessive ADH
Dwarfism- short stature, deficit levels of GH, somatotropin
