PATHO 370 TEST 5 - Questions, Answers and Response Feedback

Question 1 0.125 out of 0.125 points At his most recent clinic visit, a patient with end-stage renal disease is noted to have edema, congestive signs in the pulmonary system, and a pericardial friction rub. Appropriate therapy at this time would include Selected Answer: b. initiation of dialysis. Correct Answer: b. initiation of dialysis. Response Feedback: Dialysis is the appropriate therapy at end-stage renal disease. Although fluid restriction may be appropriate at some point in renal failure, it will not correct the identified problems. Antibiotics will not correct the problems identified and may further impair remaining renal function. Phlebotomy will not correct the identified problems. • Question 2 0.125 out of 0.125 points A patient who has difficulty walking without assistance is incontinent of urine when help doesn’t get to her quickly enough. The term for this type of incontinence is Selected Answer: d. functional. Correct Answer: d. functional. Response Feedback: Functional incontinence is secondary to a motor or cognitive deficit. Extraurethral incontinence occurs when an individual has a fistula. Urge incontinence involves immediate voiding after the urge occurs. Stress incontinence occurs from increased abdominal pressure and sphincter laxity. • Question 3 0.125 out of 0.125 points Sexual impotence is rarely because of Selected Answer: b. primary causes. Correct Answer: b. primary causes. Response Feedback: Primary impotence is rare and refers to the inability to attain an erection throughout life. Impotence has been determined to be a side effect of certain medications. Several psychological factors may be manifested as problems of low desire, erectile failure, or premature ejaculation. Peripheral vascular disease and arterial insufficiency of the penis are recognized causes of impotency. • Question 4 0.125 out of 0.125 points Glomerular disorders include Selected Answer: c. nephrotic syndrome. Correct Answer: c. nephrotic syndrome. Response Feedback: The pathophysiology of nephrotic syndrome occurs at the glomerular membrane. Pyelonephritis generally does not affect the glomerulus. Obstructive uropathy affects the upper and lower urinary tract but does not directly involve the glomerulus. Interstitial cystitis is a bladder disorder.