NUR 631 Midterm Exam (Latest 2025 /
2026 Update) Advanced Physiology and
Pathophysiology Questions and 100%
Correct Verified Answers– GCU
how to diagnose with acute lymphocytic leukemia? (ALL) - correct answer 30%
lymphoblasts in the blood or bone marrow
virus linked to Burkitt lymphoma in African children - correct answer EBV
S/S of early leukemia - correct answer bone pain
anorexia
bruising
most common cause of insufficient production of RBCs in kids - correct answer Iron
deficiency
G6PD deficiency - correct answer Low NADPH leads to hemolytic anemia (free
radicals) with bite cells and heinz bodies
X-linked recessive
cure for microcytic hypo chromic anemia - correct answer cord blood transplant
Von Willebrand Disease - correct answer Autosomal dominant
bleeding disorder characterized by a tendency to bleed primarily from the mucous
membranes due to a deficiency of a clotting factor
Child
pale, fatigued, fever, Petechiae
what do you order - correct answer CBC - looking for infection or anemia
x-ray chest
renal function - RBC destruction
Bone marrow biopsy
is cortisol lipid soluble? - correct answer Yes - can cross cell bilayer
, NUR 631 Midterm Exam (Latest 2025 /
2026 Update) Advanced Physiology and
Pathophysiology Questions and 100%
Correct Verified Answers– GCU
How does TSH work on TH when levels are high or low? - correct answer Negative
feedback
what tissue is prolactin-releasing factor targeting? - correct answer anterior pituitary
electrolyte concern with noncompliant diabetic w/ High BS - correct answer K+
hormone that inhibits GH - correct answer Somatostatin (SST)
What does the adrenal medulla secrete? - correct answer catecholamines
(epinephrine and norepinephrine)
Sodium levels in an SIADH patient - correct answer low Na+
Serum Osmolality in an SIADH patient - correct answer low
What form of DI is caused if ADH target cells have an insensitivity? - correct answer
nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
S/S of thyrotoxic crisis (thyroid storm) - correct answer Marked tachycardia,
hyperthermia, HTN, A‐fib, sweating/tremor/vomiting/weakness/agitation, CHF, angina
DKA w/ flu like symptoms are related with insulin deficiency by - correct answer
Infection causes body into fight or flight
causes insulin resistance
uses fatty acids
metabolic acidosis
Calcitonin - correct answer push calcium into cells, Lowers blood calcium levels
what does it mean when "Pan" is used in a word? - correct answer Everything is low
questions to focus on for acromegaly work up - correct answer sleep
increased GH will disrupt sleep patterns
2026 Update) Advanced Physiology and
Pathophysiology Questions and 100%
Correct Verified Answers– GCU
how to diagnose with acute lymphocytic leukemia? (ALL) - correct answer 30%
lymphoblasts in the blood or bone marrow
virus linked to Burkitt lymphoma in African children - correct answer EBV
S/S of early leukemia - correct answer bone pain
anorexia
bruising
most common cause of insufficient production of RBCs in kids - correct answer Iron
deficiency
G6PD deficiency - correct answer Low NADPH leads to hemolytic anemia (free
radicals) with bite cells and heinz bodies
X-linked recessive
cure for microcytic hypo chromic anemia - correct answer cord blood transplant
Von Willebrand Disease - correct answer Autosomal dominant
bleeding disorder characterized by a tendency to bleed primarily from the mucous
membranes due to a deficiency of a clotting factor
Child
pale, fatigued, fever, Petechiae
what do you order - correct answer CBC - looking for infection or anemia
x-ray chest
renal function - RBC destruction
Bone marrow biopsy
is cortisol lipid soluble? - correct answer Yes - can cross cell bilayer
, NUR 631 Midterm Exam (Latest 2025 /
2026 Update) Advanced Physiology and
Pathophysiology Questions and 100%
Correct Verified Answers– GCU
How does TSH work on TH when levels are high or low? - correct answer Negative
feedback
what tissue is prolactin-releasing factor targeting? - correct answer anterior pituitary
electrolyte concern with noncompliant diabetic w/ High BS - correct answer K+
hormone that inhibits GH - correct answer Somatostatin (SST)
What does the adrenal medulla secrete? - correct answer catecholamines
(epinephrine and norepinephrine)
Sodium levels in an SIADH patient - correct answer low Na+
Serum Osmolality in an SIADH patient - correct answer low
What form of DI is caused if ADH target cells have an insensitivity? - correct answer
nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
S/S of thyrotoxic crisis (thyroid storm) - correct answer Marked tachycardia,
hyperthermia, HTN, A‐fib, sweating/tremor/vomiting/weakness/agitation, CHF, angina
DKA w/ flu like symptoms are related with insulin deficiency by - correct answer
Infection causes body into fight or flight
causes insulin resistance
uses fatty acids
metabolic acidosis
Calcitonin - correct answer push calcium into cells, Lowers blood calcium levels
what does it mean when "Pan" is used in a word? - correct answer Everything is low
questions to focus on for acromegaly work up - correct answer sleep
increased GH will disrupt sleep patterns
