Rasmussen Patho Exam 2 Questions and
Verified Answers
Question 1
Increased creatinine, decreased GFR, and disruptions in fluid/electrolyte/acid-base
balances are clinical manifestations of?
Correct Answer
Acute Kidney Injury
Question 2
What is the best indicator of renal function?
Correct Answer
glomerular filtration rate (GFR)
Question 3
In what condition would Hypercalcemia most likely occur? Condition of excessive PTH
production by the parathyroid glands.
Correct Answer
Hyperparathyroidism
Question 4
Less frequent but more deadly. Typically associated with malignancy and nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs. Pain typically worsens with eating.
Correct Answer
Gastric Ulcers
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,Question 5
example of a postrenal kidney injury
Correct Answer
An obstruction in the ureter
Question 6
What type of incontinence is caused by an increase in intra abdominal pressure due
to activities such as coughing or sneezing
Correct Answer
Stress incontinence
Question 7
What is a problem related to benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)
Correct Answer
Inability to pass urine effectively
Question 8
Blindness is associated with which stage of syphilis?
Correct Answer
late
Question 9
What does not increase one's risk of developing GERD?
Correct Answer
Reducing stress
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,Question 10
The client complains of palpitations with a high heart rate, restlessness, weight loss,
amenorrhea, and an intolerance to heat. She also presents with eyes that appear to be
bulging. The nurse suspects that the provider may test for which of the following
conditions?
Correct Answer
Hyperthyroidism
Question 11
What condition leads to an excessive amount of growth hormone (GH) released by
the pituitary gland in adulthood after epiphyseal plates of the long bones?
Correct Answer
Acromegaly
Question 12
What describes the TSH, T3, and T4 in Hypothyroidism?
Correct Answer
Elevated TSH, low T3 and T4.
Question 13
fluid collection surrounding the testicle or spermatic cord
Correct Answer
hydrocele
Question 14
What disorder is caused by the implantation and growth of endometrial tissue
outside of the uterine cavity?
Correct Answer
Endometriosis
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, Question 15
What are the hallmark signs of ulcerative colitis?
Correct Answer
Bloody diarrhea and lower abdominal pain.
Question 16
Kidney failure as the GFR drops to less than 15 or the patient begins dialysis
Correct Answer
Stage V CKD
Question 17
Patients with chronic kidney disease lack which hormone?
Correct Answer
Erythropoietin
Question 18
Kidney function is barely present with GFR dropping between 15 and 29
Correct Answer
Stage IV CKD
Question 19
inflammatory bowel disorders
Correct Answer
Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease
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Verified Answers
Question 1
Increased creatinine, decreased GFR, and disruptions in fluid/electrolyte/acid-base
balances are clinical manifestations of?
Correct Answer
Acute Kidney Injury
Question 2
What is the best indicator of renal function?
Correct Answer
glomerular filtration rate (GFR)
Question 3
In what condition would Hypercalcemia most likely occur? Condition of excessive PTH
production by the parathyroid glands.
Correct Answer
Hyperparathyroidism
Question 4
Less frequent but more deadly. Typically associated with malignancy and nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs. Pain typically worsens with eating.
Correct Answer
Gastric Ulcers
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,Question 5
example of a postrenal kidney injury
Correct Answer
An obstruction in the ureter
Question 6
What type of incontinence is caused by an increase in intra abdominal pressure due
to activities such as coughing or sneezing
Correct Answer
Stress incontinence
Question 7
What is a problem related to benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)
Correct Answer
Inability to pass urine effectively
Question 8
Blindness is associated with which stage of syphilis?
Correct Answer
late
Question 9
What does not increase one's risk of developing GERD?
Correct Answer
Reducing stress
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,Question 10
The client complains of palpitations with a high heart rate, restlessness, weight loss,
amenorrhea, and an intolerance to heat. She also presents with eyes that appear to be
bulging. The nurse suspects that the provider may test for which of the following
conditions?
Correct Answer
Hyperthyroidism
Question 11
What condition leads to an excessive amount of growth hormone (GH) released by
the pituitary gland in adulthood after epiphyseal plates of the long bones?
Correct Answer
Acromegaly
Question 12
What describes the TSH, T3, and T4 in Hypothyroidism?
Correct Answer
Elevated TSH, low T3 and T4.
Question 13
fluid collection surrounding the testicle or spermatic cord
Correct Answer
hydrocele
Question 14
What disorder is caused by the implantation and growth of endometrial tissue
outside of the uterine cavity?
Correct Answer
Endometriosis
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, Question 15
What are the hallmark signs of ulcerative colitis?
Correct Answer
Bloody diarrhea and lower abdominal pain.
Question 16
Kidney failure as the GFR drops to less than 15 or the patient begins dialysis
Correct Answer
Stage V CKD
Question 17
Patients with chronic kidney disease lack which hormone?
Correct Answer
Erythropoietin
Question 18
Kidney function is barely present with GFR dropping between 15 and 29
Correct Answer
Stage IV CKD
Question 19
inflammatory bowel disorders
Correct Answer
Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease
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