Final Patho Exam 3 Questions and
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A 30-year-old male was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Synthesis of which of the following
would decrease in this patient? - Answer Thyroid-binding globulin
When a patient asks about target cell receptors, which is the nurse's best response? Target cell
receptors for most water-soluble hormones are located in the: - Answer Cell membrane
When a staff member asks the nurse which gland secretes ADH and oxytocin, how should the
nurse respond? - Answer . Posterior pituitary
Which principle should the nurse include while planning care for a patient with an ADH
problem? ADH release from the posterior pituitary is stimulated by: - Answer High serum
osmolarity sensed by osmoreceptors in the hypothalamus
50-year-old male patient is deficient in ADH production. Which of the following assessment
findings would the nurse expect to find? - Answer Increased Urine Volume
A nurse recalls insulin has an effect on which of the following groups of electrolytes? - Answer
Potassium Magnesium and Phosphate
A patient wants to know what can cause ACTH to be released. How should the nurse respond? -
Answer Stress
A nurse is caring for a patient with SIADH. What severe complication should the nurse assess
for? - Answer Neurologic Damage
A 54-year-old patient with pulmonary tuberculosis (lung infection) is evaluated for syndrome of
inappropriate ADH secretion (SIADH). Which of the following electrolyte imbalances would be
expected in this patient? - Answer hyponatremia
A 15-year-old female presents with breast discharge, dysmenorrhea, and excessive excitability.
Tests reveal that all her pituitary hormones are elevated. What does the nurse suspect as the
most likely cause for these assessment findings? - Answer pituitary adenoma
While checking the lab results for a patient with Graves disease, the nurse would check the T3
level to be abnormally: - Answer High
, A 35-year-old female with Graves disease is admitted to a medical-surgical unit. Which of the
following symptoms would the nurse expect to find before treatment? - Answer Skin hot and
moist, rapid heart rate
Visual disturbances are a common occurrence in patients with untreated Graves disease. The
endocrinologist explains to the patient that the main cause of these complications is: - Answer
Orbital edema and protrusion of the eyeball
A 3-year-old male was diagnosed with congenital hypothyroidism. The parents ask the nurse if
left untreated what will happen. What is the nurse's best response? If left untreated, the child
would have: - Answer mental retardation and stunted growth
A 12-year-old female is newly diagnosed with type 1 DM. When the parents ask what causes
this, what is the nurse's best response? - Answer Immune destruction of pancreas
A 19-year-old female with type 1 DM was admitted to the hospital with altered consciousness
and the following lab values: serum glucose 500 mg/dl (high) and serum K+ 2 (low). Her parents
state that she has been sick with the "flu" for a week. The diagnosis is hyperosmolar
hyperglycemia nonketotic syndrome (HHNKS). What relationship do these values have with her
insulin deficiency? - Answer Decreased insulin causes hyperglycemia and osmotic diuresis.
A 19-year-old female with type 1 DM was admitted to the hospital with the following lab values:
serum glucose 500 mg/dl (high), urine glucose and ketones 4+ (high), and arterial pH 7.20 (low).
Her parents state that she has been sick with the "flu" for a week. Which of the following
statements best explains her acidotic state? - Answer Insulin deficiency promotes lipid
metabolism and ketone formation.
A 13-year-old male who uses insulin to control his type 1 diabetes experiences hunger,
lightheadedness, tachycardia, pallor, headache, and confusion during gym class. The most
probable cause of these symptoms is: - Answer Hypoglycemia caused by increased exercise
When a staff member asks the nurse what causes the chronic complications of DM such as
microvascular and macrovascular disease, how should the nurse respond? These complications
are primarily related to: - Answer Hyperglycemia
Which of the following alterations would the nurse expect to find in a patient with untreated
Cushing disease or syndrome? - Answer Hypertension
A nurse is preparing to teach a patient about Addison disease. Which information should the
nurse include? The most common cause of Addison disease is: - Answer Autoimmune
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Already Solved Answers 2025-2026
Update.
A 30-year-old male was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Synthesis of which of the following
would decrease in this patient? - Answer Thyroid-binding globulin
When a patient asks about target cell receptors, which is the nurse's best response? Target cell
receptors for most water-soluble hormones are located in the: - Answer Cell membrane
When a staff member asks the nurse which gland secretes ADH and oxytocin, how should the
nurse respond? - Answer . Posterior pituitary
Which principle should the nurse include while planning care for a patient with an ADH
problem? ADH release from the posterior pituitary is stimulated by: - Answer High serum
osmolarity sensed by osmoreceptors in the hypothalamus
50-year-old male patient is deficient in ADH production. Which of the following assessment
findings would the nurse expect to find? - Answer Increased Urine Volume
A nurse recalls insulin has an effect on which of the following groups of electrolytes? - Answer
Potassium Magnesium and Phosphate
A patient wants to know what can cause ACTH to be released. How should the nurse respond? -
Answer Stress
A nurse is caring for a patient with SIADH. What severe complication should the nurse assess
for? - Answer Neurologic Damage
A 54-year-old patient with pulmonary tuberculosis (lung infection) is evaluated for syndrome of
inappropriate ADH secretion (SIADH). Which of the following electrolyte imbalances would be
expected in this patient? - Answer hyponatremia
A 15-year-old female presents with breast discharge, dysmenorrhea, and excessive excitability.
Tests reveal that all her pituitary hormones are elevated. What does the nurse suspect as the
most likely cause for these assessment findings? - Answer pituitary adenoma
While checking the lab results for a patient with Graves disease, the nurse would check the T3
level to be abnormally: - Answer High
, A 35-year-old female with Graves disease is admitted to a medical-surgical unit. Which of the
following symptoms would the nurse expect to find before treatment? - Answer Skin hot and
moist, rapid heart rate
Visual disturbances are a common occurrence in patients with untreated Graves disease. The
endocrinologist explains to the patient that the main cause of these complications is: - Answer
Orbital edema and protrusion of the eyeball
A 3-year-old male was diagnosed with congenital hypothyroidism. The parents ask the nurse if
left untreated what will happen. What is the nurse's best response? If left untreated, the child
would have: - Answer mental retardation and stunted growth
A 12-year-old female is newly diagnosed with type 1 DM. When the parents ask what causes
this, what is the nurse's best response? - Answer Immune destruction of pancreas
A 19-year-old female with type 1 DM was admitted to the hospital with altered consciousness
and the following lab values: serum glucose 500 mg/dl (high) and serum K+ 2 (low). Her parents
state that she has been sick with the "flu" for a week. The diagnosis is hyperosmolar
hyperglycemia nonketotic syndrome (HHNKS). What relationship do these values have with her
insulin deficiency? - Answer Decreased insulin causes hyperglycemia and osmotic diuresis.
A 19-year-old female with type 1 DM was admitted to the hospital with the following lab values:
serum glucose 500 mg/dl (high), urine glucose and ketones 4+ (high), and arterial pH 7.20 (low).
Her parents state that she has been sick with the "flu" for a week. Which of the following
statements best explains her acidotic state? - Answer Insulin deficiency promotes lipid
metabolism and ketone formation.
A 13-year-old male who uses insulin to control his type 1 diabetes experiences hunger,
lightheadedness, tachycardia, pallor, headache, and confusion during gym class. The most
probable cause of these symptoms is: - Answer Hypoglycemia caused by increased exercise
When a staff member asks the nurse what causes the chronic complications of DM such as
microvascular and macrovascular disease, how should the nurse respond? These complications
are primarily related to: - Answer Hyperglycemia
Which of the following alterations would the nurse expect to find in a patient with untreated
Cushing disease or syndrome? - Answer Hypertension
A nurse is preparing to teach a patient about Addison disease. Which information should the
nurse include? The most common cause of Addison disease is: - Answer Autoimmune
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