Pathophysiology Final Exam Practice Exam 2026 \UPDATED
VERSION WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS \Walden University –NURS 6501\BRAND
NEW 2026 -2027
What causes acute intrarenal failure?
Kidney Stones (renal calculi), Renal Ischemia
What do we see associated with SIADH?
Fluid Retention (edema), Crackles in Lungs, Hypertension, Decreased
Sodium (diluted)
What causes myxedema coma?
Hypothyroidism
What is the main underlying condition for Type I and Type II Diabetes?
Impaired Glucose Transport
What is the difference between Type I and Type II Diabetes?
Type I - Complete lack of insulin
(Hyperglycemia) Type II - Insulin resistance on
the cells
,What would we see with hypoparathyroidism?
Decrease of Calcium (softer bones), Positive Chvostek's Sign,
Tetany/Hyperactivity of Muscles/Tremors
What is the therapy for Type I Diabetes?
Give Insulin
What is the therapy for Type II Diabetes?
Diet, Exercise, Oral Antihyperglycemic Medicine (sensitizes cells to take
up insulin)
What are some complications of Diabetes?
Paresthesia, Neuropathy, Retinopathy, Cardiac Problems, Hypertension,
Nephropathy
What is Celiac Spruce? What should you avoid?
Gluten Intolerance
Avoid Wheat Products: Wheat, Rye, Barley
What do we associate with hepatic encephalopathy?
Increased Ammonia Levels
, How do histamine antagonists work to manage peptic ulcer disease?
Acts of H2 receptors - Coats the stomach and decreases the secretion of
stomach acids
What are the 2 types of inflammatory bowel disorders?
Chron's
Disease
Ulcerative
Colitis
Chron's Disease
Hardening of the smooth muscles - things aren't being absorbed.
Ulcerative Colitis
Large ulcers form in mucosal layer of colon and rectum. Bloody Diarrhea
(!)
What are the major risk factors for patients developing peptic ulcer
disease?
Spicy Foods, Stress, NSAID medications, Glucocorticoids, Alcohol, H. pylori
What are signs and symptoms of gastric ulcers?
Pain when swallowing (dysphagia), Epigastric pain (goes away if they eat
food), Vomiting Bright Red Blood, Coffee Grain Colored Stool
VERSION WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS \Walden University –NURS 6501\BRAND
NEW 2026 -2027
What causes acute intrarenal failure?
Kidney Stones (renal calculi), Renal Ischemia
What do we see associated with SIADH?
Fluid Retention (edema), Crackles in Lungs, Hypertension, Decreased
Sodium (diluted)
What causes myxedema coma?
Hypothyroidism
What is the main underlying condition for Type I and Type II Diabetes?
Impaired Glucose Transport
What is the difference between Type I and Type II Diabetes?
Type I - Complete lack of insulin
(Hyperglycemia) Type II - Insulin resistance on
the cells
,What would we see with hypoparathyroidism?
Decrease of Calcium (softer bones), Positive Chvostek's Sign,
Tetany/Hyperactivity of Muscles/Tremors
What is the therapy for Type I Diabetes?
Give Insulin
What is the therapy for Type II Diabetes?
Diet, Exercise, Oral Antihyperglycemic Medicine (sensitizes cells to take
up insulin)
What are some complications of Diabetes?
Paresthesia, Neuropathy, Retinopathy, Cardiac Problems, Hypertension,
Nephropathy
What is Celiac Spruce? What should you avoid?
Gluten Intolerance
Avoid Wheat Products: Wheat, Rye, Barley
What do we associate with hepatic encephalopathy?
Increased Ammonia Levels
, How do histamine antagonists work to manage peptic ulcer disease?
Acts of H2 receptors - Coats the stomach and decreases the secretion of
stomach acids
What are the 2 types of inflammatory bowel disorders?
Chron's
Disease
Ulcerative
Colitis
Chron's Disease
Hardening of the smooth muscles - things aren't being absorbed.
Ulcerative Colitis
Large ulcers form in mucosal layer of colon and rectum. Bloody Diarrhea
(!)
What are the major risk factors for patients developing peptic ulcer
disease?
Spicy Foods, Stress, NSAID medications, Glucocorticoids, Alcohol, H. pylori
What are signs and symptoms of gastric ulcers?
Pain when swallowing (dysphagia), Epigastric pain (goes away if they eat
food), Vomiting Bright Red Blood, Coffee Grain Colored Stool
