Exam 4(v2): NSG 3850 / NSG3850 (Latest 2026 / 2027) Pathophysiology for Nurses II | 100% Correct Questions & Answers - Galen

Exam 4(v2): NSG 3850 / NSG3850


Pathophysiology for Nurses II


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Question:
What is a common complaint from patients with graves disease?
Answer:
Headache caused by sunlight


Photosensitivity

,Question:
What labs are associated with graves disease?
Answer:
Elevated TSH




Question:
Hashimoto's thyroiditis
Answer:
an autoimmune disease in which the body's own antibodies attack and
destroy the cells of the thyroid gland


Causes a release of stored T3 and T4




Question:
What is a major complication of hyperthyroidism?
Answer:
thyroid storm

, Question:
Patient cannot produce cortisol causing adrenal insufficiency
Answer:
Addisons disease




Question:
ACTH test
Answer:
A positive reading will show that the patient will fail to produce cortisol




Question:
What is the treatment for Addisons disease
Answer:
Corticosteroids


This will cause immunosuppression