NUR 2063 / NUR2063: ESSENTIALS OF
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 2 (LATEST 2024 /
2025) RASMUSSEN
Functions of the kidneys - ANSWER>>Regulation of blood
pressure, blood osmolarity, toxin removal, blood filtration,
activation of vitamin D
Clinical manifestations of benign prostatic hypertrophy -
ANSWER>>Dribbling, difficulty initiating urine stream, hesitancy,
urinary retention, decreased stream
Substance controlling reabsorption of water from collecting ducts -
ANSWER>>ADH- Anti Diuretic Hormone
Type 2 diabetes characterized as - ANSWER>>Peripheral tissue
insulin resistance
Processes occurring during fasting - ANSWER>>Glucogenesis,
glycogenesis
Tissue accessed to promote energy production in type 1 diabetes
- ANSWER>>Adipose/ fat
Clinical manifestations of hypothyroidism -
ANSWER>>Myxedema, fatigue, cold sensitivity, constipation,
weight gain
, Clinical manifestations of hyperthyroidism - ANSWER>>Goiter,
fatigue, weight loss, infertility, memory loss, hair loss, muscle pain
Clinical manifestations of hyperparathyroidism -
ANSWER>>Fatigue, body aches, bone pain, depression,
headaches, memory loss
Clinical manifestations of hypoparathyroidism -
ANSWER>>Numbness, tetany, parathesis, muscle spasms
Clinical manifestations of ketoacidosis - ANSWER>>Fruity breath,
drowsiness, nausea, thirst, confusion, lethargy, vomiting
Mechanisms controlling hormone release and regulation -
ANSWER>>Negative feedback loop
Hormones released by the anterior pituitary gland -
ANSWER>>Growth Hormone, prolactin, follicle stimulating
hormone, thyroid stimulating hormone, LH, ACTH, endorphins
Diabetes insipidus - ANSWER>>A disorder caused by inadequate
amounts of ADH resulting in excessive water loss
Clinical manifestations of diabetes insipidus -
ANSWER>>Polyuria, nocturia, continuous thirst, polydipsia
Clinical manifestations of Cushing's syndrome -
ANSWER>>Excessive cortisol secretion causing fat redistribution,
'moon face', 'buffalo' hump, stretch marks, mental status changes,
increased androgen levels in females
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 2 (LATEST 2024 /
2025) RASMUSSEN
Functions of the kidneys - ANSWER>>Regulation of blood
pressure, blood osmolarity, toxin removal, blood filtration,
activation of vitamin D
Clinical manifestations of benign prostatic hypertrophy -
ANSWER>>Dribbling, difficulty initiating urine stream, hesitancy,
urinary retention, decreased stream
Substance controlling reabsorption of water from collecting ducts -
ANSWER>>ADH- Anti Diuretic Hormone
Type 2 diabetes characterized as - ANSWER>>Peripheral tissue
insulin resistance
Processes occurring during fasting - ANSWER>>Glucogenesis,
glycogenesis
Tissue accessed to promote energy production in type 1 diabetes
- ANSWER>>Adipose/ fat
Clinical manifestations of hypothyroidism -
ANSWER>>Myxedema, fatigue, cold sensitivity, constipation,
weight gain
, Clinical manifestations of hyperthyroidism - ANSWER>>Goiter,
fatigue, weight loss, infertility, memory loss, hair loss, muscle pain
Clinical manifestations of hyperparathyroidism -
ANSWER>>Fatigue, body aches, bone pain, depression,
headaches, memory loss
Clinical manifestations of hypoparathyroidism -
ANSWER>>Numbness, tetany, parathesis, muscle spasms
Clinical manifestations of ketoacidosis - ANSWER>>Fruity breath,
drowsiness, nausea, thirst, confusion, lethargy, vomiting
Mechanisms controlling hormone release and regulation -
ANSWER>>Negative feedback loop
Hormones released by the anterior pituitary gland -
ANSWER>>Growth Hormone, prolactin, follicle stimulating
hormone, thyroid stimulating hormone, LH, ACTH, endorphins
Diabetes insipidus - ANSWER>>A disorder caused by inadequate
amounts of ADH resulting in excessive water loss
Clinical manifestations of diabetes insipidus -
ANSWER>>Polyuria, nocturia, continuous thirst, polydipsia
Clinical manifestations of Cushing's syndrome -
ANSWER>>Excessive cortisol secretion causing fat redistribution,
'moon face', 'buffalo' hump, stretch marks, mental status changes,
increased androgen levels in females
