Pathophysiology Final Exam ULM Questions
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hypoglycemia - CORRECT ANSWERS--too much insulin produced
diabetes mellitus I - CORRECT ANSWERS--insulin receptors are unresponsive
diabetes mellitus II - CORRECT ANSWERS--too little insulin produced
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of diabetes mellitus?
A. polyphagia
B. polydipsia
C. glucosuria
D. all listed symptoms are associated with diabetes mellitus
E. polyuria - CORRECT ANSWERS--D. all listed symptoms are associated with
diabetes mellitus
The _________ pathway is a fast-conducting system used to transmit discriminative
touch and proprioception. - CORRECT ANSWERS--dorsal column medial lemniscal
impaired glucose tolerance - CORRECT ANSWERS--prediabetic condition with
elevated glucose levels 2hr after meal
insulin resistance - CORRECT ANSWERS--leads to increased insulin production & beta
cell exhaustion
metabolic syndrome - CORRECT ANSWERS--'syndrome X', associated with
hyperglycemia, obesity & high triglyceride levels
ketoacidosis - CORRECT ANSWERS--due to increased fat breakdown in the liver
Somogyi effect - CORRECT ANSWERS--insulin-induced posthypoglycemic episodes
prostaglandins - CORRECT ANSWERS--enhance pain sensitivity but don't initiate it
glutamate - CORRECT ANSWERS--excitatory neurotransmitter of C fibers
, substance P - CORRECT ANSWERS--excitatory neurotransmitter of A fibers
endorphins - CORRECT ANSWERS--endogenous analgesics
aspirins/NSAIDS - CORRECT ANSWERS--control pain by blocking prostaglandin
synthesis
cutaneous pain - CORRECT ANSWERS--sharp pain originating in the skin
deep pain - CORRECT ANSWERS--throbbing pain originating in muscles, bones, and
joints
visceral pain - CORRECT ANSWERS--diffuse pain, the result of organ distention or
ischemia
acute pain - CORRECT ANSWERS--result from current tissue damage, includes ANS
response
chronic pain - CORRECT ANSWERS--persistent debilitating pain
The principle endogenous analgesic center of the brain is associated with the
________. - CORRECT ANSWERS--periaqueductal gray region of the midbrain
hyperpathia - CORRECT ANSWERS--raised sensory threshold
paresthesia - CORRECT ANSWERS--unpleasant sensations that follows nerve irritation
dysesthesia - CORRECT ANSWERS--distortions of somesthetic sensation due to
partial denervation
analgesia - CORRECT ANSWERS--absence/relief of pain
allodynia - CORRECT ANSWERS--non-noxious stimuli result in pain
cluster headaches - CORRECT ANSWERS--episodic, unilateral pain
migraine headaches - CORRECT ANSWERS--occur with or without an aura
tension headaches - CORRECT ANSWERS--most common; hatband distribution
nystagmus - CORRECT ANSWERS--eyes constantly readjust
dysarthria - CORRECT ANSWERS--slow, slurred speech
dysphagia - CORRECT ANSWERS--drooling; difficulty swallowing
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HIGHLY GRADED A+
hypoglycemia - CORRECT ANSWERS--too much insulin produced
diabetes mellitus I - CORRECT ANSWERS--insulin receptors are unresponsive
diabetes mellitus II - CORRECT ANSWERS--too little insulin produced
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of diabetes mellitus?
A. polyphagia
B. polydipsia
C. glucosuria
D. all listed symptoms are associated with diabetes mellitus
E. polyuria - CORRECT ANSWERS--D. all listed symptoms are associated with
diabetes mellitus
The _________ pathway is a fast-conducting system used to transmit discriminative
touch and proprioception. - CORRECT ANSWERS--dorsal column medial lemniscal
impaired glucose tolerance - CORRECT ANSWERS--prediabetic condition with
elevated glucose levels 2hr after meal
insulin resistance - CORRECT ANSWERS--leads to increased insulin production & beta
cell exhaustion
metabolic syndrome - CORRECT ANSWERS--'syndrome X', associated with
hyperglycemia, obesity & high triglyceride levels
ketoacidosis - CORRECT ANSWERS--due to increased fat breakdown in the liver
Somogyi effect - CORRECT ANSWERS--insulin-induced posthypoglycemic episodes
prostaglandins - CORRECT ANSWERS--enhance pain sensitivity but don't initiate it
glutamate - CORRECT ANSWERS--excitatory neurotransmitter of C fibers
, substance P - CORRECT ANSWERS--excitatory neurotransmitter of A fibers
endorphins - CORRECT ANSWERS--endogenous analgesics
aspirins/NSAIDS - CORRECT ANSWERS--control pain by blocking prostaglandin
synthesis
cutaneous pain - CORRECT ANSWERS--sharp pain originating in the skin
deep pain - CORRECT ANSWERS--throbbing pain originating in muscles, bones, and
joints
visceral pain - CORRECT ANSWERS--diffuse pain, the result of organ distention or
ischemia
acute pain - CORRECT ANSWERS--result from current tissue damage, includes ANS
response
chronic pain - CORRECT ANSWERS--persistent debilitating pain
The principle endogenous analgesic center of the brain is associated with the
________. - CORRECT ANSWERS--periaqueductal gray region of the midbrain
hyperpathia - CORRECT ANSWERS--raised sensory threshold
paresthesia - CORRECT ANSWERS--unpleasant sensations that follows nerve irritation
dysesthesia - CORRECT ANSWERS--distortions of somesthetic sensation due to
partial denervation
analgesia - CORRECT ANSWERS--absence/relief of pain
allodynia - CORRECT ANSWERS--non-noxious stimuli result in pain
cluster headaches - CORRECT ANSWERS--episodic, unilateral pain
migraine headaches - CORRECT ANSWERS--occur with or without an aura
tension headaches - CORRECT ANSWERS--most common; hatband distribution
nystagmus - CORRECT ANSWERS--eyes constantly readjust
dysarthria - CORRECT ANSWERS--slow, slurred speech
dysphagia - CORRECT ANSWERS--drooling; difficulty swallowing
