BAYLOR ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM
BAYLOR ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM NEWEST
2025/2026 COMPLETE 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
A patient with diabetes arrives at the emergency department after an abrupt
decrease in level of consciousness. The person has tachycardia, diaphoresis,
irritability, tremors, and confusion. The nurse suspects the person has
1. inadequate insulin level.
2. hyperosmolar hyperglycemia nonketotic syndrome.
3. hypoglycemia.
4. diabetic ketoacidosis. - ANSWER-hypoglycemia.
A person has Cushing syndrome. Which pathophysiologic effect is occurring?
1. Overproduction of pituitary ACTH
2. Excessive aldosterone secretion
3. Reduction of serum glucose
4. Chronic exposure to excess cortisol - ANSWER-Chronic exposure to excess
cortisol
Which of the following are causes/risks for priapism in men? (Select all that
apply.)
-Spinal cord Injury
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-Use of erectile dysfunction medication
-Use of beta blockers
-Cocaine use - ANSWER--Spinal cord Injury
-Use of erectile dysfunction medication
-Cocaine use
Which of the following are true regarding testicular cancer? (Select all that apply.)
-It occurs more often in those with large testicles.
-Typically, both testicles are affected.
-It is often manifested as a painless lump in the testicle.
-Loss of sex drive is one of the first symptoms.
-It occurs most often in men over 50. - ANSWER--It is often manifested as a
painless lump in the testicle.
A woman has secondary amenorrhea. What is the most probable cause for this
finding?
1. Polycystic ovary syndrome
2. Hypothyroidism
3. Pregnancy
4. Turner syndrome - ANSWER-Pregnant
Which of the following may be seen in a myxedema coma? (Select all that apply.)
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-Hypoventilation
-Hypothermia
-Hypertension
-Lactic acidosis - ANSWER--Hypoventilation
-Hypothermia
-Lactic acidosis
Which of the following manifestations is seen in Cushing's disease?
-Palpitations
-Acne
-Weight loss - ANSWER-Acne
Hyperkalemia, fatigue, and weight loss are associated with which of the following
conditions?
-Conn's syndrome
-Addison's disease
-Diabetes mellitus - ANSWER-Addison's disease
Which of the following conditions are associated with an increase in thirst? (Select
all that apply.)
-Syndrome of inappropriate ADH (SIADH)
-Diabetes mellitus
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-Addison's disease - ANSWER--SIADH & DM
Which manifestations are seen in a patient with Cushing's disease? (Select all that
apply.)
-Increased menstruation
-Thickened skin
-Increased risk of infection
-Easy bruising
-Rounded moon-shaped face - ANSWER--Increased risk of infection
-easy bruising
-rounded moon-shaped face
Which of the following are signs and symptoms of hyperprolactinemia? (Select all
that apply.)
-Galactorrhea
-Menstrual irregularities
-Headache
-Increased libido - ANSWER--Galactorrhea
-Menstrual irregularities
-Headache
Which of the following are risk factors for SIADH? (Select all that apply.)
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BAYLOR ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM NEWEST
2025/2026 COMPLETE 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
A patient with diabetes arrives at the emergency department after an abrupt
decrease in level of consciousness. The person has tachycardia, diaphoresis,
irritability, tremors, and confusion. The nurse suspects the person has
1. inadequate insulin level.
2. hyperosmolar hyperglycemia nonketotic syndrome.
3. hypoglycemia.
4. diabetic ketoacidosis. - ANSWER-hypoglycemia.
A person has Cushing syndrome. Which pathophysiologic effect is occurring?
1. Overproduction of pituitary ACTH
2. Excessive aldosterone secretion
3. Reduction of serum glucose
4. Chronic exposure to excess cortisol - ANSWER-Chronic exposure to excess
cortisol
Which of the following are causes/risks for priapism in men? (Select all that
apply.)
-Spinal cord Injury
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-Use of erectile dysfunction medication
-Use of beta blockers
-Cocaine use - ANSWER--Spinal cord Injury
-Use of erectile dysfunction medication
-Cocaine use
Which of the following are true regarding testicular cancer? (Select all that apply.)
-It occurs more often in those with large testicles.
-Typically, both testicles are affected.
-It is often manifested as a painless lump in the testicle.
-Loss of sex drive is one of the first symptoms.
-It occurs most often in men over 50. - ANSWER--It is often manifested as a
painless lump in the testicle.
A woman has secondary amenorrhea. What is the most probable cause for this
finding?
1. Polycystic ovary syndrome
2. Hypothyroidism
3. Pregnancy
4. Turner syndrome - ANSWER-Pregnant
Which of the following may be seen in a myxedema coma? (Select all that apply.)
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-Hypoventilation
-Hypothermia
-Hypertension
-Lactic acidosis - ANSWER--Hypoventilation
-Hypothermia
-Lactic acidosis
Which of the following manifestations is seen in Cushing's disease?
-Palpitations
-Acne
-Weight loss - ANSWER-Acne
Hyperkalemia, fatigue, and weight loss are associated with which of the following
conditions?
-Conn's syndrome
-Addison's disease
-Diabetes mellitus - ANSWER-Addison's disease
Which of the following conditions are associated with an increase in thirst? (Select
all that apply.)
-Syndrome of inappropriate ADH (SIADH)
-Diabetes mellitus
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-Addison's disease - ANSWER--SIADH & DM
Which manifestations are seen in a patient with Cushing's disease? (Select all that
apply.)
-Increased menstruation
-Thickened skin
-Increased risk of infection
-Easy bruising
-Rounded moon-shaped face - ANSWER--Increased risk of infection
-easy bruising
-rounded moon-shaped face
Which of the following are signs and symptoms of hyperprolactinemia? (Select all
that apply.)
-Galactorrhea
-Menstrual irregularities
-Headache
-Increased libido - ANSWER--Galactorrhea
-Menstrual irregularities
-Headache
Which of the following are risk factors for SIADH? (Select all that apply.)
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