NR545 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Addison's Disease Patho - Answer-Adrenal insufficiency causes low levels of cortisol;
common causes include autoimmune disease, TB, HIV/AIDS
Addison's Disease Symptoms - Answer-Fatigue
muscle weakness
loss of appetite
Weight loss
abd pain
Addion's Disease Treatment - Answer-Hormone Replacement
Elevated thyroxine (T4) Level - Answer-Hyperthyroidism
Low thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) Level - Answer-Hyperthyroidism
Low T4 Level - Answer-Primary Hypothyroidism
Elevated TSH Level - Answer-Primary Hypothyroidism
Acute Gastritis Patho - Answer-inflammation of the stomach; may be caused by use of
NSAIDs, excessive etoh, or ingestion of spicy foods.
Acute Gastritis Symptoms - Answer-Anorexia
N/V
mild cases can be vague
more serious cases can cause ulcers and bleeding
Acute Gastritis Treatment - Answer-Supportive Treatment
Chronic Gastritis Patho - Answer-Atrophy of the mucosa of the stomach; commonly
associated with chronic peptic ulcers, etoh abuse, and the older adult population
Chronic Gastritis Symptoms - Answer-Mild epigastric discomfort
Anorexia
intolerance for spicy or fatty foods
Chronic Gastritis Treatment - Answer-proton pump inhibitors and abx as needed.
Gastroenteritis Patho - Answer-inflammation of the stomach and intestines, often
caused by infection but may be caused by reactions to food or drugs
Gastroenteritis Symptoms - Answer-N/V/D
ANSWERS
Addison's Disease Patho - Answer-Adrenal insufficiency causes low levels of cortisol;
common causes include autoimmune disease, TB, HIV/AIDS
Addison's Disease Symptoms - Answer-Fatigue
muscle weakness
loss of appetite
Weight loss
abd pain
Addion's Disease Treatment - Answer-Hormone Replacement
Elevated thyroxine (T4) Level - Answer-Hyperthyroidism
Low thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) Level - Answer-Hyperthyroidism
Low T4 Level - Answer-Primary Hypothyroidism
Elevated TSH Level - Answer-Primary Hypothyroidism
Acute Gastritis Patho - Answer-inflammation of the stomach; may be caused by use of
NSAIDs, excessive etoh, or ingestion of spicy foods.
Acute Gastritis Symptoms - Answer-Anorexia
N/V
mild cases can be vague
more serious cases can cause ulcers and bleeding
Acute Gastritis Treatment - Answer-Supportive Treatment
Chronic Gastritis Patho - Answer-Atrophy of the mucosa of the stomach; commonly
associated with chronic peptic ulcers, etoh abuse, and the older adult population
Chronic Gastritis Symptoms - Answer-Mild epigastric discomfort
Anorexia
intolerance for spicy or fatty foods
Chronic Gastritis Treatment - Answer-proton pump inhibitors and abx as needed.
Gastroenteritis Patho - Answer-inflammation of the stomach and intestines, often
caused by infection but may be caused by reactions to food or drugs
Gastroenteritis Symptoms - Answer-N/V/D
