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Rasmussen Pathophysiology Exam
2|Complete Questions And Answers
2026
Complications of?: Acute respiratory distress syndrome, diabetes mellitus,
infection, shock, disseminated intravascular coagulation, renal failure,
malnutrition, pancreatic cancer, pseudocyst, and abscess. - correct-answer -
Acute Pancreatitis
Manifestations of?: usually sudden and severe. Upper abdominal pain that
radiates to the back, worsens after eating, and is somewhat relieved by leaning
forward or pulling the knees toward the chest. Nausea and vomiting. Mild
jaundice. Low-grade fever. Blood pressure and pulse changes. - correct-answer -
Acute Pancreatitis
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Manifestations of?: upper abdominal pain. Indigestion. Losing weight without
trying. Steatorrhea. Constipation. Flatuence. - correct-answer - Chronic
Pancreatitis
Inflammation or infection in the biliary system caused by calculi - correct-answer -
Cholecystitis
Varies in severity depending on size. May obstruct bile flow and cause gallbladder
rupture, fistula formation, gangrene, hepatitis, pancreatitis, and carcinoma -
correct-answer - Cholecystitis
Gallstones. A common condition that affects both genders and all ethic groups
relatively equally. - correct-answer - Cholelithiasis
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Risk factors of?: advancing age, obesity, diet, rapid weight loss, pregnancy,
hormone replacement, and long-term parenteral nutrition. Calculi vary in size and
shape. - correct-answer - Cholelithiasis
Manifestations of?: biliary colic, abdominal distension, nausea, vomiting,
jaundice, fever, and leukocytes - correct-answer - Cholelthiasis
Sudden loss of renal function. Generally reversible. Most commonly occurs in
critically ill, hospitalized patients. - correct-answer - Acute Renal Failure
Risk factors of?: advanced age, autoimmune disorders, and liver disease. -
correct-answer - Acute Renal Failure
Causes of Acute Renal Failure: ______. Extremely low blood pressure or blood
volume. Heart dysfunction - correct-answer - Prerenal Conditions
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Causes of Acute Renal Failure: _____. Reduced blood supply within the kidneys.
Hemolytic uremic syndrome. Renal inflammation. Toxic injury. - correct-answer -
Intrarenal Conditions
Causes of Acute Renal Failure: _____. Ureter obstruction. Bladder obstruction and
dysfunction. - correct-answer - Postrenal Conditions
The four phases of Acute Renal Failure. - correct-answer - Asymptomatic Phase,
Oliguric Phase, Diuretic Phase, and Recovery Phase
Daily urine output decreases to approximately 400 mL or less, such that waste
products begin to accumulate. - correct-answer - Oliguric Phase
Rasmussen Pathophysiology Exam
2|Complete Questions And Answers
2026
Complications of?: Acute respiratory distress syndrome, diabetes mellitus,
infection, shock, disseminated intravascular coagulation, renal failure,
malnutrition, pancreatic cancer, pseudocyst, and abscess. - correct-answer -
Acute Pancreatitis
Manifestations of?: usually sudden and severe. Upper abdominal pain that
radiates to the back, worsens after eating, and is somewhat relieved by leaning
forward or pulling the knees toward the chest. Nausea and vomiting. Mild
jaundice. Low-grade fever. Blood pressure and pulse changes. - correct-answer -
Acute Pancreatitis
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Manifestations of?: upper abdominal pain. Indigestion. Losing weight without
trying. Steatorrhea. Constipation. Flatuence. - correct-answer - Chronic
Pancreatitis
Inflammation or infection in the biliary system caused by calculi - correct-answer -
Cholecystitis
Varies in severity depending on size. May obstruct bile flow and cause gallbladder
rupture, fistula formation, gangrene, hepatitis, pancreatitis, and carcinoma -
correct-answer - Cholecystitis
Gallstones. A common condition that affects both genders and all ethic groups
relatively equally. - correct-answer - Cholelithiasis
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Risk factors of?: advancing age, obesity, diet, rapid weight loss, pregnancy,
hormone replacement, and long-term parenteral nutrition. Calculi vary in size and
shape. - correct-answer - Cholelithiasis
Manifestations of?: biliary colic, abdominal distension, nausea, vomiting,
jaundice, fever, and leukocytes - correct-answer - Cholelthiasis
Sudden loss of renal function. Generally reversible. Most commonly occurs in
critically ill, hospitalized patients. - correct-answer - Acute Renal Failure
Risk factors of?: advanced age, autoimmune disorders, and liver disease. -
correct-answer - Acute Renal Failure
Causes of Acute Renal Failure: ______. Extremely low blood pressure or blood
volume. Heart dysfunction - correct-answer - Prerenal Conditions
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Causes of Acute Renal Failure: _____. Reduced blood supply within the kidneys.
Hemolytic uremic syndrome. Renal inflammation. Toxic injury. - correct-answer -
Intrarenal Conditions
Causes of Acute Renal Failure: _____. Ureter obstruction. Bladder obstruction and
dysfunction. - correct-answer - Postrenal Conditions
The four phases of Acute Renal Failure. - correct-answer - Asymptomatic Phase,
Oliguric Phase, Diuretic Phase, and Recovery Phase
Daily urine output decreases to approximately 400 mL or less, such that waste
products begin to accumulate. - correct-answer - Oliguric Phase
