RASMUSSEN PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
EXAM 2 FREQUENTLY TESTED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
vagal nerve stimulation
ANSWER
Treatment for depression that places a small implant that sends electrical signals to the vagus
nerve
Question 2.
diabetes insipidus
ANSWER
antidiuretic hormone is not secreted adequately, or the kidney is resistant to its effect
-dilute urine, hypernatremia, polyuria, nocturia
Question 3.
decreased GFR
ANSWER
reduced kidney function that causes excess waste in the blood
Question 4.
hirsutism
ANSWER
excessive hair growth
Question 5.
stress urinary incontinence
ANSWER
involuntary discharge of urine during coughing, straining, or sudden movements
, Question 6.
type 1 diabetes
ANSWER
Diabetes of a form that usually develops during childhood or adolescence and is
characterized by a severe deficiency of insulin, leading to high blood glucose levels. polyuria,
polydipsia, polyphagia.
Question 7.
Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH)
ANSWER
ØExcessive ADH from ectopic production from tumors, notably primary lung malignancies
ØExcess ADH stimulates renal tubules to reabsorb water despite decreased blood osmolality.
symptoms:
ØAdrenal insufficiency and hypothyroidism can cause increased ADH secretion and
hyponatremia.
ØHyponatremia
ØHigh urine osmolality
ØLow serum osmolality
ØWeakness, muscle cramps, N/V, postural BP changes, poor skin turgor, fatigue, anorexia,
lethargy
ØConfusion, hemiparesis, seizures, coma
Question 8.
primary endocrine disorder
ANSWER
dysfunction caused by the endocrine gland itself
Question 9.
myxedema
ANSWER
occurs in severe or prolonged hypothyroidism.
ØGeneralized, non-pitting edema
ØDecreased level of consciousness, hypotension, hypothermia, history of precipitating event
(trauma, sepsis, certain drugs)
ØMay progress to myxedema coma, a life-threatening condition if treatment not received
EXAM 2 FREQUENTLY TESTED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
vagal nerve stimulation
ANSWER
Treatment for depression that places a small implant that sends electrical signals to the vagus
nerve
Question 2.
diabetes insipidus
ANSWER
antidiuretic hormone is not secreted adequately, or the kidney is resistant to its effect
-dilute urine, hypernatremia, polyuria, nocturia
Question 3.
decreased GFR
ANSWER
reduced kidney function that causes excess waste in the blood
Question 4.
hirsutism
ANSWER
excessive hair growth
Question 5.
stress urinary incontinence
ANSWER
involuntary discharge of urine during coughing, straining, or sudden movements
, Question 6.
type 1 diabetes
ANSWER
Diabetes of a form that usually develops during childhood or adolescence and is
characterized by a severe deficiency of insulin, leading to high blood glucose levels. polyuria,
polydipsia, polyphagia.
Question 7.
Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH)
ANSWER
ØExcessive ADH from ectopic production from tumors, notably primary lung malignancies
ØExcess ADH stimulates renal tubules to reabsorb water despite decreased blood osmolality.
symptoms:
ØAdrenal insufficiency and hypothyroidism can cause increased ADH secretion and
hyponatremia.
ØHyponatremia
ØHigh urine osmolality
ØLow serum osmolality
ØWeakness, muscle cramps, N/V, postural BP changes, poor skin turgor, fatigue, anorexia,
lethargy
ØConfusion, hemiparesis, seizures, coma
Question 8.
primary endocrine disorder
ANSWER
dysfunction caused by the endocrine gland itself
Question 9.
myxedema
ANSWER
occurs in severe or prolonged hypothyroidism.
ØGeneralized, non-pitting edema
ØDecreased level of consciousness, hypotension, hypothermia, history of precipitating event
(trauma, sepsis, certain drugs)
ØMay progress to myxedema coma, a life-threatening condition if treatment not received
