Patho knowledge check 6-8 Exam Questions &
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The nurse finds the symptoms of thyroid dysfunction in a client are due to abnormal pituitary
activity. The client's laboratory report shows a low TSH level, which supports the nurse's finding.
Which type of endocrine disorder is likely present in the client? - ANSWER-Primary hyperthyroidism
All of the following are associated to seizures in epilepsy, except: - ANSWER-Bilateral pain
The lack of oxygen delivery to brain causing decreased levels of consciousness is called: - ANSWER-
Anoxic encephalopathy
An artery rupture that results in bleeding in the brain is caused by: - ANSWER-Subarachnoid
hemorrhage
Which diseases is the hormone ACTH is most affected by? - ANSWER-Syndrome of inappropriate ADH
Which type of stroke do 85% of clients have? - ANSWER-Ischemic
Diabetes clients often exhibit polydipsia. What does this mean? - ANSWER-Increased thirst
The nurse is caring for a client with immune-mediated Type 1 diabetes. Which does the nurse expect
to be the cause for this condition in the client? - ANSWER-The client has destruction of beta cells.
All of these can be sign and symptoms of ischemic stroke, except: - ANSWER-Extreme headache
Which neurotransmitter is depleted in clients with Parkinson's disease? - ANSWER-Dopamine
Guillain-Barré Syndrome has been seen with clients after having COVID-19 infections.
This disease is: - ANSWER-Acute inflammation of demyelination of neurons
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The nurse finds the symptoms of thyroid dysfunction in a client are due to abnormal pituitary
activity. The client's laboratory report shows a low TSH level, which supports the nurse's finding.
Which type of endocrine disorder is likely present in the client? - ANSWER-Primary hyperthyroidism
All of the following are associated to seizures in epilepsy, except: - ANSWER-Bilateral pain
The lack of oxygen delivery to brain causing decreased levels of consciousness is called: - ANSWER-
Anoxic encephalopathy
An artery rupture that results in bleeding in the brain is caused by: - ANSWER-Subarachnoid
hemorrhage
Which diseases is the hormone ACTH is most affected by? - ANSWER-Syndrome of inappropriate ADH
Which type of stroke do 85% of clients have? - ANSWER-Ischemic
Diabetes clients often exhibit polydipsia. What does this mean? - ANSWER-Increased thirst
The nurse is caring for a client with immune-mediated Type 1 diabetes. Which does the nurse expect
to be the cause for this condition in the client? - ANSWER-The client has destruction of beta cells.
All of these can be sign and symptoms of ischemic stroke, except: - ANSWER-Extreme headache
Which neurotransmitter is depleted in clients with Parkinson's disease? - ANSWER-Dopamine
Guillain-Barré Syndrome has been seen with clients after having COVID-19 infections.
This disease is: - ANSWER-Acute inflammation of demyelination of neurons
