NUR 2063 / NUR2063: Essentials of
Pathophysiology Exam 2 (Latest 2026
-2027) Rasmussen. Graded A
A client has flank pain of 6 on a scale from 0-10. This flank pain is likely
because of what reason? - ANSpossible pyelonephritis, with inflammation
and stretching of renal caps
A client presents with right lower abdominal pain and occasional diarrhea.
This is likely? - ANSAppendicitis
A female arrives at the clinic complaining of bleeding between menstrual
periods. The nurse identifies this as? - ANSMetrorrhagia
A good explanation for myxedema in thyroid deficiency is? - ANSLack of
thyroid hormone contributes to non- pitting edema
Acromegaly/Gigantism - ANScoarse facial features, deepening of voice,
increased ring or shoe size
An example of a genetic defect in young children with cystitis is? -
ANSVesicoureteral reflux
Cardinal signs of pheochromocytoma? - ANShypertension
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, clinical manifestations of Cushings syndrome? - ANSExcessive 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 - •
ndividual 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 diabetes insipidus - ANSpolyuria, nocturia,
continuous thirst, and polydipsia
clinical manifestations of primary aldosteronism - ANShypertension and
hypokalemia
clinical manifestations of primary hypothyroidism - ANSfatigue. -
lethargy. -
sensitivity to cold. -
depression. -
muscle weakness.
clinical manifestations of secondary aldosteronism - ANSHigh blood
pressure. -
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Pathophysiology Exam 2 (Latest 2026
-2027) Rasmussen. Graded A
A client has flank pain of 6 on a scale from 0-10. This flank pain is likely
because of what reason? - ANSpossible pyelonephritis, with inflammation
and stretching of renal caps
A client presents with right lower abdominal pain and occasional diarrhea.
This is likely? - ANSAppendicitis
A female arrives at the clinic complaining of bleeding between menstrual
periods. The nurse identifies this as? - ANSMetrorrhagia
A good explanation for myxedema in thyroid deficiency is? - ANSLack of
thyroid hormone contributes to non- pitting edema
Acromegaly/Gigantism - ANScoarse facial features, deepening of voice,
increased ring or shoe size
An example of a genetic defect in young children with cystitis is? -
ANSVesicoureteral reflux
Cardinal signs of pheochromocytoma? - ANShypertension
1
, clinical manifestations of Cushings syndrome? - ANSExcessive 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 - •
ndividual 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 diabetes insipidus - ANSpolyuria, nocturia,
continuous thirst, and polydipsia
clinical manifestations of primary aldosteronism - ANShypertension and
hypokalemia
clinical manifestations of primary hypothyroidism - ANSfatigue. -
lethargy. -
sensitivity to cold. -
depression. -
muscle weakness.
clinical manifestations of secondary aldosteronism - ANSHigh blood
pressure. -
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