Nur2063: Essentials Of Pathophysiology
Exam 2 Questions And Verified 100%
Correct Answers Latest Update 2026 /
2027|Graded A+
What are the functions of the kidneys?
- ANSWER
Regulation of blood pressure
regulating blood osmolarity
removal of toxins; blood filtration
activate vitamin D
What are the clinical manifestations of benign prostatic hypertrophy?
- ANSWER dribbling; difficulty initiating urine stream; hesitancy; urinary retention, decreased
stream
What substance controls the reabsorption of water from the collecting ducts?
- ANSWER ADH- Anti Diuretic Hormone
What is type 2 diabetes characterized as?
- ANSWER peripheral tissue insulin resistance
What are the clinical manifestations of Graves' disease?
,- ANSWER Exophthalmos (bulging eyes), goiter, enlarge thyroid, heat intolerance, anxiety-
hyperthyroidism
What processes occur during fasting?
- ANSWER glucogenesis; glycogenesis
What type of tissue is accessed to promote energy production in type 1 diabetes?
- ANSWER adipose/ fat
What are the clinical manifestations of hypothyroidism?
- ANSWER myxedema, fatigue, cold sensitivity, constipation, weight gain
What are the clinical manifestations of hyperthyroidism?
- ANSWER Goiter, fatigue, weight loss, infertility, memory loss, hair loss, muscle pain
What are the clinical manifestation of hyper para thyroidism?
- ANSWER fatigue, body aches, bone pain, depression, headaches, memory loss
What are the clinical manifestations of hypo para thyroidism?
- ANSWER numbness, tetany, parathesis, muscle spasms
What are the clinical manifestations of ketoacidosis?
- ANSWER fruity breath, drowsiness, nausea, thirst, confusion, lethargy, vomiting
What mechanisms control hormone release and regulation?
, - ANSWER negative feedback loop
What hormones are released by the anterior pituitary gland?
- ANSWER Growth Hormone, prolactin, follicle stimulating hormone, thyroid stimulating hormone,
LH, ACTH and endorphins
What is diabetes insipidus?
- ANSWER a disorder caused by inadequate amounts of ADH which causes excessive water loss
clinical manifestations of diabetes insipidus
- ANSWER polyuria, nocturia, continuous thirst, and polydipsia
clinical manifestations of Cushings syndrome?
- ANSWER Excessive secretion of cortisol causes redistribution of fat, "moon face", "buffalo" hump
on the back and pendulous abdomen. -
Facial skin is flushed (high blood pressure), skin covering abdomen develops stretch marks - •
individual bruises easily and wound healing is poor -
Approximately 1/2 develop mental status changes from irritability to severe psychiatric disturbance -
Females may experience changes due to increased androgen levels
clinical manifestations of secondary hypothyroidism
- ANSWER
Exam 2 Questions And Verified 100%
Correct Answers Latest Update 2026 /
2027|Graded A+
What are the functions of the kidneys?
- ANSWER
Regulation of blood pressure
regulating blood osmolarity
removal of toxins; blood filtration
activate vitamin D
What are the clinical manifestations of benign prostatic hypertrophy?
- ANSWER dribbling; difficulty initiating urine stream; hesitancy; urinary retention, decreased
stream
What substance controls the reabsorption of water from the collecting ducts?
- ANSWER ADH- Anti Diuretic Hormone
What is type 2 diabetes characterized as?
- ANSWER peripheral tissue insulin resistance
What are the clinical manifestations of Graves' disease?
,- ANSWER Exophthalmos (bulging eyes), goiter, enlarge thyroid, heat intolerance, anxiety-
hyperthyroidism
What processes occur during fasting?
- ANSWER glucogenesis; glycogenesis
What type of tissue is accessed to promote energy production in type 1 diabetes?
- ANSWER adipose/ fat
What are the clinical manifestations of hypothyroidism?
- ANSWER myxedema, fatigue, cold sensitivity, constipation, weight gain
What are the clinical manifestations of hyperthyroidism?
- ANSWER Goiter, fatigue, weight loss, infertility, memory loss, hair loss, muscle pain
What are the clinical manifestation of hyper para thyroidism?
- ANSWER fatigue, body aches, bone pain, depression, headaches, memory loss
What are the clinical manifestations of hypo para thyroidism?
- ANSWER numbness, tetany, parathesis, muscle spasms
What are the clinical manifestations of ketoacidosis?
- ANSWER fruity breath, drowsiness, nausea, thirst, confusion, lethargy, vomiting
What mechanisms control hormone release and regulation?
, - ANSWER negative feedback loop
What hormones are released by the anterior pituitary gland?
- ANSWER Growth Hormone, prolactin, follicle stimulating hormone, thyroid stimulating hormone,
LH, ACTH and endorphins
What is diabetes insipidus?
- ANSWER a disorder caused by inadequate amounts of ADH which causes excessive water loss
clinical manifestations of diabetes insipidus
- ANSWER polyuria, nocturia, continuous thirst, and polydipsia
clinical manifestations of Cushings syndrome?
- ANSWER Excessive secretion of cortisol causes redistribution of fat, "moon face", "buffalo" hump
on the back and pendulous abdomen. -
Facial skin is flushed (high blood pressure), skin covering abdomen develops stretch marks - •
individual bruises easily and wound healing is poor -
Approximately 1/2 develop mental status changes from irritability to severe psychiatric disturbance -
Females may experience changes due to increased androgen levels
clinical manifestations of secondary hypothyroidism
- ANSWER
