NUR 2063 : Essentials of Pathophysiology
Proctored Final Exam
Question
Gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) is due to multiple factors. Which of the following is a serious
potential complication of GERD?
Answer
Esophageal Cancer
Question
Hyperemesis gravidarum causes excessive nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. What can
the mother expect to have if hyperemesis gravidarum is left untreated?
Answer ;Electrolyte imbalances and dehydration
Question
Hyperglycemia is concerning when complications arise. Which disorder is related to breaking
down fats for energy in patients with type 1 diabetes?
Answer;Diabetic ketoacidosis
Question
Which of the following symptoms describe complications of compartment syndrome?
Pain and tissue damage
Answer
,Question
A client diagnosed with heart failure reports to the healthcare provider a feeling of dizziness
upon standing. What is the client describing?
Answer:A symptom
Question
Pyelonephritis is the infection of which of the following areas of the body?
Answer
Kidney
Question
Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) is a problem with antidiuretic
hormone production. Which of the following electrolyte disorder associated with this condition?
Answer Hyponatremia
Question
The client can expect which of the following concerns when infected with the herpes virus
(HSV 1 or HSV 2)?
Answer
A recurrence of symptoms periodically
Question
The client, diagnosed with cystitis, asks the health care provider why she seems to be
susceptible to recurrent infections. Which of the following is true about cystitis?
, Answer
Most cases are due to Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Question
What are the clinical manifestations of hypothyroidism? (select all that apply)
Answer
Cold intolerance
Constipation
Bradycardia
Question
What are the two main conditions responsible for chronic kidney disease?
Answer
Hypertension; diabetes
Question
What causes diabetes insipidus?
Answer
Insufficient antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
Proctored Final Exam
Question
Gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) is due to multiple factors. Which of the following is a serious
potential complication of GERD?
Answer
Esophageal Cancer
Question
Hyperemesis gravidarum causes excessive nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. What can
the mother expect to have if hyperemesis gravidarum is left untreated?
Answer ;Electrolyte imbalances and dehydration
Question
Hyperglycemia is concerning when complications arise. Which disorder is related to breaking
down fats for energy in patients with type 1 diabetes?
Answer;Diabetic ketoacidosis
Question
Which of the following symptoms describe complications of compartment syndrome?
Pain and tissue damage
Answer
,Question
A client diagnosed with heart failure reports to the healthcare provider a feeling of dizziness
upon standing. What is the client describing?
Answer:A symptom
Question
Pyelonephritis is the infection of which of the following areas of the body?
Answer
Kidney
Question
Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) is a problem with antidiuretic
hormone production. Which of the following electrolyte disorder associated with this condition?
Answer Hyponatremia
Question
The client can expect which of the following concerns when infected with the herpes virus
(HSV 1 or HSV 2)?
Answer
A recurrence of symptoms periodically
Question
The client, diagnosed with cystitis, asks the health care provider why she seems to be
susceptible to recurrent infections. Which of the following is true about cystitis?
, Answer
Most cases are due to Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Question
What are the clinical manifestations of hypothyroidism? (select all that apply)
Answer
Cold intolerance
Constipation
Bradycardia
Question
What are the two main conditions responsible for chronic kidney disease?
Answer
Hypertension; diabetes
Question
What causes diabetes insipidus?
Answer
Insufficient antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
