Exam 2 - NUR2063 / NUR 2063 (Latest 2023 / 2024) : Essentials of Pathophysiology - Rasmussen

NUR 2063 Essentials of Pathophysiology Essentials of Pathophysiology Exam 2 The nurse is aware that Cushing’s syndrome is caused by which of the following? - Hypercortisolism What causes Hirschsprung Disease? - Inadequate innervation of the colon What would the nurse expect to assess in a client with Addison’s disease? - Severe fatigue, muscle joint pain, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, darkening areas of the skin Which of the following results from obstruction of the left ureter by a renal calculus? - Severe renal colic What are the clinical manifestations of appendicitis? - Right lower abdominal pain, nausea and occasionally diarrhea What is the cause of pseudomembranous colitis? - Overgrowth of Clostridioides difficile (C difficile) bacteria; overexposure to antibiotics What is the nonpharmacologic treatment for pseudo colitis? - Fecal transplant, colectomy, antibiotics What is the cause of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)? - Bacteria spread from person to person; bacteria pe netrates the stomach mucous lining and generates substances to neutralize stomach acids What are the clinical manifestations of gastric carcinoma? - No early signs; later signs are anorexia weight loss and GI bleeding What causes gastroenteritis d ue to Salmonella? - Raw or under cooked chicken or eggs What are complications of a perforated gallbladder? - Sepsis infection What causes jaundice? - Increased serum bilirubin over 2.5 mg/dL What disease is associated with jaundice? - Cirrhosis of the liver; hepatitis What is dysphasia? - Difficulty swallowing What is occult blood? - Blood that is not visible to the naked eye What should patients with newly diagnosed pancreatitis avoid? - Alcohol What causes greenish - yellow emesis? - Bile What is the most frequent location of peptic ulcers? - Proximal duodenum What types of hepatitis increase the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma? - Hepatitis B and C What are the clinical manifestations of chronic gastritis? - Inflammation of the stomach lining and anorexia from not eating What types of things put a patient at risk for developing acute gastritis? - Lactose intolerance, regular use of pain relievers, stress, excessive alcohol use What are the clinical manifestations of acute gastritis? - GI distress, bloat, nausea, vomiting, anorexia from not eating, postprandial discomfort