Exam 4(v1): NSG 3850 / NSG3850 (Latest 2026 / 2027) Pathophysiology for Nurses II | 100% Correct Questions & Answers - Galen

Exam 4(v1): NSG 3850 / NSG3850


Pathophysiology for Nurses II


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Question:
SATA labs for cushings
Answer:


Hyperglycemia
Hypokalcemia
Hypertension

,Question:
Cushings causes and patho
Answer:
Primary -----> Adrenal adenoma
Secondary -----> Hyperfunction of pituitary




Question:
Hypothyroidism secondary and primary causes with S/S
Answer:
Primary: low to no T3 or T4 production.

Secondary: Hypo secretion of TSH due to Severe head trauma

Cranial neoplasms or irradiation

Brain infections



CM:
Fatigue
Weight Gain
Cold Intolerance
Heavy Menses
Goiter
Bradycardia
Confusion
Especially with Hashimoto's

,Question:
ACTH test interpretation
Answer:
If it is elevated at time of reading,




Question:
Addisons secondary and primary causes
Answer:
Primary: insufficient cortisol levels


Secondary: Tumor or trauma




Question:
Calcitonin
Answer:
decreases blood calcium levels


released from the parathyroid gland

, Question:
Hyperthyroidism pathology
Answer:
excessive T3 or T4 production


its rare, but it can be due to carcinomas on the thyroid gland




Question:
Graves disease labs and complaints from patient
Answer:
Elevated T3 and T4 due to release of stored


Headaches when in the sun or direct sunlight. They become photosensitive




Question:
intrinsic malfunction of the hormone-producing target gland
Answer:
Primary endocrine disorder