NU606/ NU 606 Final Exam | Advanced Pathophysiology Guide| Questions & Answers| Grade A+ | Latest 2025/2026 Guide | Regis

NU606/ NU 606 Final Exam |
Advanced Pathophysiology
Guide| Questions & Answers|
Grade A+ | Latest 2025/2026
Guide | Regis
what causes increased capillary hydrostatic pressure?

- Correct Answer - increased blood volume, renal failure, pregnancy



what causes loss of plasma protein?

- Correct Answer - burns and renal disease



What causes increased capillary permeability?

- Correct Answer - inflammation and immune response following injury



What is the main extracellular cation?

- Correct Answer - Sodium



what is the responsibility of sodium in the body?

- Correct Answer –

, 1. muscle contractility and nerve conduction
2. acid-base balance
3. maintaining concentration and volume of ECF



what is the normal range of sodium?

- Correct Answer - 135-145



what are the causes of hypernatremia?

- Correct Answer - too little ADH (diabetes insipidus), excess water loss
(addison's - low aldosterone), diuretics



what are the symptoms of hypernatremia?

- Correct Answer - agitation, confusion, dry mucous membranes,
seizures, weakness, lethargy, increased BP



what are the causes of hyponatremia?

- Correct Answer - SIADH, excess water intake, excess loss (sweat),
anti-diuretics, renal disease (oliguric phase)



what are the symptoms of hyponatremia?

- Correct Answer - nausea, muscle weakness, cramps, headache,
hypotension