RASMUSSEN PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 2
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS
◉ type 2 diabetes
Answer: Diabetes of a form that develops especially in adults and
most often obese individuals and that is characterized by high
blood glucose resulting from impaired insulin utilization coupled
with the body's inability to compensate with increased insulin
production.
◉ Pathophysiology of diabetes
Answer: The pathophysiology of diabetes involves plasm
concentrations of glucose signaling the central nervous system to
mobilize energy reserves. It is based on cerebral blood flow and
tissue integrity, arterial plasma glucose, the speed that plasma
glucose concentrations fall, and other available metabolic fuels.
Low plasma glucose causes a surge in autonomic activity.
◉ acromegaly
Answer: abnormal enlargement of the extremities. occurs in
adults
◉ hyperthyroidism
, Answer: excessive activity of the thyroid gland- >thyroxine
ØInsomnia, restlessness, tremor, irritability, palpitations, heat
intolerance, diaphoresis, diarrhea, inability to concentrate that
interferes with work performance; enlarged thyroid gland
ØIncreased basal metabolic rate leads to weight loss, although
appetite and dietary intake increase.
◉ hyperperathyroidism
Answer: Hyperparathyroidism is a condition in which one or
more of the parathyroid glands become overactive and secrete too
much parathyroid hormone (PTH). This causes the levels of
calcium in the blood to rise, a condition known as hypercalcemia.
◉ childhood gigantism
Answer: pituitary gigantism when your child's pituitary gland
makes too much growth hormone, which is also known as
somatotropin. if not treated they will have a lower life expectancy
and weak limbs. risk of cardiomegaly and heart failure
◉ hypothyroidism
Answer: A disorder caused by a thyroid gland that is slower and
less productive than normal
ØDecreased basal metabolic rate
ØWeakness, lethargy, cold intolerance, decreased appetite
ØBradycardia, narrowed pulse pressure, and mild/moderate
weight gain
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS
◉ type 2 diabetes
Answer: Diabetes of a form that develops especially in adults and
most often obese individuals and that is characterized by high
blood glucose resulting from impaired insulin utilization coupled
with the body's inability to compensate with increased insulin
production.
◉ Pathophysiology of diabetes
Answer: The pathophysiology of diabetes involves plasm
concentrations of glucose signaling the central nervous system to
mobilize energy reserves. It is based on cerebral blood flow and
tissue integrity, arterial plasma glucose, the speed that plasma
glucose concentrations fall, and other available metabolic fuels.
Low plasma glucose causes a surge in autonomic activity.
◉ acromegaly
Answer: abnormal enlargement of the extremities. occurs in
adults
◉ hyperthyroidism
, Answer: excessive activity of the thyroid gland- >thyroxine
ØInsomnia, restlessness, tremor, irritability, palpitations, heat
intolerance, diaphoresis, diarrhea, inability to concentrate that
interferes with work performance; enlarged thyroid gland
ØIncreased basal metabolic rate leads to weight loss, although
appetite and dietary intake increase.
◉ hyperperathyroidism
Answer: Hyperparathyroidism is a condition in which one or
more of the parathyroid glands become overactive and secrete too
much parathyroid hormone (PTH). This causes the levels of
calcium in the blood to rise, a condition known as hypercalcemia.
◉ childhood gigantism
Answer: pituitary gigantism when your child's pituitary gland
makes too much growth hormone, which is also known as
somatotropin. if not treated they will have a lower life expectancy
and weak limbs. risk of cardiomegaly and heart failure
◉ hypothyroidism
Answer: A disorder caused by a thyroid gland that is slower and
less productive than normal
ØDecreased basal metabolic rate
ØWeakness, lethargy, cold intolerance, decreased appetite
ØBradycardia, narrowed pulse pressure, and mild/moderate
weight gain
