NURS 611 Advanced Pathophysiology
Exam 1 2026 Questions and Answers
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Sodium - Correct Answer -Responsible for depolarization and controls water going
in or out of cells.
Potassium - Correct Answer -Responsible for re-polarization.
Calcium - Correct Answer -Responsible for muscle contraction.
Magnesium - Correct Answer -Also involved in muscle contraction. Be careful in
renal failure.
Phosphate - Correct Answer -Decreased levels lead to decreased 2/3 DPG,
decreased ATP, and decreased oxygen to tissues. Inadequate absorption with
vitamin D deficiency.
, Increased Capillary Hydrostatic Pressure - Correct Answer -Heart or kidney failure;
remove the fluid.
Decreased Plasma Oncotic Pressure - Correct Answer -Hypoalbuminemia; eat
more protein.
Increased Capillary Permeability - Correct Answer -Bee sting or infection;
antihistamine or treat underlying cause.
Thirst - Correct Answer -Loss of 2% of your TBW.
Anti-Diuretic Hormone (ADH) - Correct Answer -Activated by increased plasma
osmolality. Reabsorbs water and salt.
Osmoreceptors - Correct Answer -Detects increase in osmolarity.
Baroreceptors - Correct Answer -Detects increase in volume.
Exam 1 2026 Questions and Answers
Latest () (Verified Answers)
Updated And A+ Graded
Sodium - Correct Answer -Responsible for depolarization and controls water going
in or out of cells.
Potassium - Correct Answer -Responsible for re-polarization.
Calcium - Correct Answer -Responsible for muscle contraction.
Magnesium - Correct Answer -Also involved in muscle contraction. Be careful in
renal failure.
Phosphate - Correct Answer -Decreased levels lead to decreased 2/3 DPG,
decreased ATP, and decreased oxygen to tissues. Inadequate absorption with
vitamin D deficiency.
, Increased Capillary Hydrostatic Pressure - Correct Answer -Heart or kidney failure;
remove the fluid.
Decreased Plasma Oncotic Pressure - Correct Answer -Hypoalbuminemia; eat
more protein.
Increased Capillary Permeability - Correct Answer -Bee sting or infection;
antihistamine or treat underlying cause.
Thirst - Correct Answer -Loss of 2% of your TBW.
Anti-Diuretic Hormone (ADH) - Correct Answer -Activated by increased plasma
osmolality. Reabsorbs water and salt.
Osmoreceptors - Correct Answer -Detects increase in osmolarity.
Baroreceptors - Correct Answer -Detects increase in volume.
