NUR 2063 / NUR2063: Essentials of Pathophysiology
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What are the functions of the kidneys? Regulation of blood pressure; regulating blood osmolarity;
removal of toxins; blood filtration; activate vitamin D
What are the clinical manifestations dribbling; difficulty initiating urine stream; hesitancy; urinary
of benign prostatic hypertrophy? retention, decreased stream
What substance controls the reabsorption ADH- Anti Diuretic Hormone
of water from the collecting ducts?
What is type 2 diabetes characterized as? peripheral tissue insulin resistance
What are the clinical manifestations Exophthalmos (bulging eyes), goiter, enlarge thyroid, heat
of Graves' disease? intolerance, anxiety- hyperthyroidism
What processes occur during fasting? glucogenesis; glycogenesis
, What type of tissue is accessed to promote adipose/ fat
energy production in type 1 diabetes?
What are the clinical manifestations myxedema, fatigue, cold sensitivity, constipation, weight gain
of hypothyroidism?
What are the clinical manifestations Goiter, fatigue, weight loss, infertility, memory loss, hair loss,
of hyperthyroidism? muscle pain
What are the clinical manifestation of hyper fatigue, body aches, bone pain, depression, headaches,
para thyroidism? memory loss
What are the clinical manifestations of hypo numbness, tetany, parathesis, muscle spasms
para thyroidism?
What are the clinical manifestations fruity breath, drowsiness, nausea, thirst, confusion, lethargy,
of ketoacidosis? vomiting
What mechanisms control hormone release negative feedback loop
and regulation?
What hormones are released by the anterior Growth Hormone, prolactin, follicle stimulating hormone,
pituitary gland? thyroid stimulating hormone, LH, ACTH and endorphins
What is diabetes insipidus? a disorder caused by inadequate amounts of ADH which
causes excessive water loss
clinical manifestations of diabetes insipidus polyuria, nocturia, continuous thirst, and polydipsia
clinical manifestations of Excessive secretion of cortisol causes redistribution of fat,
Cushings syndrome? "moon face", "buffalo" hump on the back and pendulous
abdomen. -
Facial skin is flushed (high blood pressure), skin covering
abdomen develops stretch marks - •
ndividual bruises easily and wound healing is poor -
Approximately 1/2 develop mental status changes
from irritability to severe psychiatric disturbance -
Females may experience changes due to increased androgen
levels
clinical manifestations of secondary Weakness. -
hypothyroidism Fatigue. -
Cold intolerance. -
Constipation. -
Weight gain. -
Depression. -
Joint or muscle pain. -
Brittle fingernails.
Exam 2 (Latest ) Rasmussen Actual study
Questions with correct detailed Answers | 2026/27
Updates
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Terms in this set (125)
What are the functions of the kidneys? Regulation of blood pressure; regulating blood osmolarity;
removal of toxins; blood filtration; activate vitamin D
What are the clinical manifestations dribbling; difficulty initiating urine stream; hesitancy; urinary
of benign prostatic hypertrophy? retention, decreased stream
What substance controls the reabsorption ADH- Anti Diuretic Hormone
of water from the collecting ducts?
What is type 2 diabetes characterized as? peripheral tissue insulin resistance
What are the clinical manifestations Exophthalmos (bulging eyes), goiter, enlarge thyroid, heat
of Graves' disease? intolerance, anxiety- hyperthyroidism
What processes occur during fasting? glucogenesis; glycogenesis
, What type of tissue is accessed to promote adipose/ fat
energy production in type 1 diabetes?
What are the clinical manifestations myxedema, fatigue, cold sensitivity, constipation, weight gain
of hypothyroidism?
What are the clinical manifestations Goiter, fatigue, weight loss, infertility, memory loss, hair loss,
of hyperthyroidism? muscle pain
What are the clinical manifestation of hyper fatigue, body aches, bone pain, depression, headaches,
para thyroidism? memory loss
What are the clinical manifestations of hypo numbness, tetany, parathesis, muscle spasms
para thyroidism?
What are the clinical manifestations fruity breath, drowsiness, nausea, thirst, confusion, lethargy,
of ketoacidosis? vomiting
What mechanisms control hormone release negative feedback loop
and regulation?
What hormones are released by the anterior Growth Hormone, prolactin, follicle stimulating hormone,
pituitary gland? thyroid stimulating hormone, LH, ACTH and endorphins
What is diabetes insipidus? a disorder caused by inadequate amounts of ADH which
causes excessive water loss
clinical manifestations of diabetes insipidus polyuria, nocturia, continuous thirst, and polydipsia
clinical manifestations of Excessive secretion of cortisol causes redistribution of fat,
Cushings syndrome? "moon face", "buffalo" hump on the back and pendulous
abdomen. -
Facial skin is flushed (high blood pressure), skin covering
abdomen develops stretch marks - •
ndividual bruises easily and wound healing is poor -
Approximately 1/2 develop mental status changes
from irritability to severe psychiatric disturbance -
Females may experience changes due to increased androgen
levels
clinical manifestations of secondary Weakness. -
hypothyroidism Fatigue. -
Cold intolerance. -
Constipation. -
Weight gain. -
Depression. -
Joint or muscle pain. -
Brittle fingernails.
