NURS 611 EXAM 2 PATHO ACTUAL EXAM SCRIPT 2026 TEST PAPER QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS

NURS 611 EXAM 2 PATHO ACTUAL EXAM
SCRIPT 2026 TEST PAPER QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+

◉ GERD common symptoms.
Answer: Heartburn, regurgitation, dysphagia, chronic cough, chest
discomfort


◉ GERD complications.
Answer: Esophagitis, Barrett's esophagus, strictures


◉ GERD risk factors.
Answer: Obesity, pregnancy, hiatal hernia, smoking, alcohol, fatty
foods


◉ Hepatitis.
Answer: Inflammation of the liver causing impaired metabolic and
detoxification function


◉ Common hepatitis symptoms.
Answer: Jaundice, fatigue, RUQ pain, dark urine, elevated liver
enzymes

, ◉ Hepatitis complications.
Answer: Cirrhosis, liver failure, portal hypertension


◉ Liver function indicators.
Answer: ALT, AST, bilirubin, albumin, PT/INR


◉ Metabolic acidosis.
Answer: Decrease in pH due to decreased bicarbonate or increased
acid accumulation


◉ Causes of metabolic acidosis.
Answer: DKA, renal failure, diarrhea, lactic acidosis


◉ Symptoms of metabolic acidosis.
Answer: Kussmaul respirations, confusion, weakness


◉ Compensation for metabolic acidosis.
Answer: Hyperventilation to decrease CO2


◉ Metabolic alkalosis.
Answer: Increase in pH due to excess bicarbonate or acid loss