Pathophysiology Exam
Which of the following is a characteristic of urine that indicates adequate hydration?
ANSWER pale color
The functional unit of the kidney is known as the:
ANSWER Nephron
Vasa recta are most likely to be found around:
ANSWER Loops of Henle
Detrussor contraction is stimulated by?
ANSWER PARAsympathetic cholinergic fibers
Micturition is stimulated by:
ANSWER Bladder filling
Stool color is due to
ANSWER Stercoblin
The intrinsic enteric nervous system component that transmits sensory impulses through
stretch receptors in the colon is:
ANSWER Meissner plexus
The presence of epithelial cells in urinary casts indicates which of the following
pathophysiologic conditions?
ANSWER Acute tubular necrosis
,Altered neuromuscular function may result in:
ANSWER ALL OF THESE--> impaired absorption processes, obstruction, and Impaired
secretion processes
Obstruction in the renal tubules or colon leads to:
ANSWER DILATION of structures proximal to the obstruction
Costovertebral angle (CVA) tenderness is a sign of:
ANSWER Kidney infection
Partial obstructions with manifestations of hard, solidly formed stool are most likely located in
which colon segment?
ANSWER Sigmoid colon
Steatorrhea is most commonly associated with:
ANSWER Malabsorbtion syndomes
Blood in stool that cannot be seen with they naked eye is known as:
ANSWER Occult
Medications for diarrhea that work by absorbing excess fluid in fecal matter in the colon
without affecting transport processes across the membrane are known as?
ANSWER Bulk forming agents
The most common component of renal calculi is:
ANSWER Calcium Oxalate
**Which of the following receptor types requires bright light for generation of nerve impulses?
, ANSWER CONES
Which of the following is not characteristic of colic pain?
ANSWER Dull
Surgical stone removal is indicated for:
ANSWER Obstruction of urine flow
Inability to voluntarily prevent the discharge of urine is known as:
ANSWER Enuresis
Incontinence caused by exertional stimulus is known as:
ANSWER Stress incontinence
The form of PKD that first manifests in the early infant period is most commonly characterized
as:
ANSWER Autosomal RECESSIVE
Manifestations of PKD include which one of the following?
ANSWER INCREASE in kidney size BILATERALLY
A single outpouching of the colon wall is called:
ANSWER Diverticulum
In comparing dietary strategies suggested for prevention of both diverticulitis and renal calculi,
which one is common to both conditions?
ANSWER Avoidance of nuts and strawberries
Which of the following is a characteristic of urine that indicates adequate hydration?
ANSWER pale color
The functional unit of the kidney is known as the:
ANSWER Nephron
Vasa recta are most likely to be found around:
ANSWER Loops of Henle
Detrussor contraction is stimulated by?
ANSWER PARAsympathetic cholinergic fibers
Micturition is stimulated by:
ANSWER Bladder filling
Stool color is due to
ANSWER Stercoblin
The intrinsic enteric nervous system component that transmits sensory impulses through
stretch receptors in the colon is:
ANSWER Meissner plexus
The presence of epithelial cells in urinary casts indicates which of the following
pathophysiologic conditions?
ANSWER Acute tubular necrosis
,Altered neuromuscular function may result in:
ANSWER ALL OF THESE--> impaired absorption processes, obstruction, and Impaired
secretion processes
Obstruction in the renal tubules or colon leads to:
ANSWER DILATION of structures proximal to the obstruction
Costovertebral angle (CVA) tenderness is a sign of:
ANSWER Kidney infection
Partial obstructions with manifestations of hard, solidly formed stool are most likely located in
which colon segment?
ANSWER Sigmoid colon
Steatorrhea is most commonly associated with:
ANSWER Malabsorbtion syndomes
Blood in stool that cannot be seen with they naked eye is known as:
ANSWER Occult
Medications for diarrhea that work by absorbing excess fluid in fecal matter in the colon
without affecting transport processes across the membrane are known as?
ANSWER Bulk forming agents
The most common component of renal calculi is:
ANSWER Calcium Oxalate
**Which of the following receptor types requires bright light for generation of nerve impulses?
, ANSWER CONES
Which of the following is not characteristic of colic pain?
ANSWER Dull
Surgical stone removal is indicated for:
ANSWER Obstruction of urine flow
Inability to voluntarily prevent the discharge of urine is known as:
ANSWER Enuresis
Incontinence caused by exertional stimulus is known as:
ANSWER Stress incontinence
The form of PKD that first manifests in the early infant period is most commonly characterized
as:
ANSWER Autosomal RECESSIVE
Manifestations of PKD include which one of the following?
ANSWER INCREASE in kidney size BILATERALLY
A single outpouching of the colon wall is called:
ANSWER Diverticulum
In comparing dietary strategies suggested for prevention of both diverticulitis and renal calculi,
which one is common to both conditions?
ANSWER Avoidance of nuts and strawberries
