Nursing 150 Exam 3 (100+ Questions) – Thrombophlebitis, DVT, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn’s, Peptic Ulcers, Gallbladder Disorders, Diabetes Mellitus & Endocrine Pharmacology

This detailed and expertly formatted document provides 100+ graded and verified exam questions and answers for Nursing 150 – Medical-Surgical Pathophysiology & Endocrine Pharmacology, structured for the 2025/2026 academic year at the University of Nursing Sciences. It delivers a focused, high-yield review of critical conditions across gastrointestinal, endocrine, and vascular systems, ideal for preparing for unit exams, clinical decision-making, and NCLEX-style testing. Topics are clearly outlined with symptoms, diagnostics, complications, treatment options, and nursing interventions for each condition: Vascular Disorders: Thrombophlebitis: superficial vs deep vein, Virchow's triad, signs/symptoms, prevention Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): diagnostics (venogram, D-dimer, venous duplex), prevention (SCDs, TED hose), and surgical management (thrombectomy, vena cava filter) Gastrointestinal Disorders: Ulcerative Colitis (UC): autoimmune origin, LLQ pain, bloody stools, diagnostics (colonoscopy, labs), surgical options (total colectomy), and complications (toxic megacolon, colorectal cancer) Crohn’s Disease: RLQ pain, patchy inflammation in terminal ileum, complications (abscess, obstruction), and lack of curative options Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD): H. pylori vs NSAID etiology, gastric vs duodenal ulcer differentiation, nocturnal pain, diagnostics (endoscopy, urea breath test), and GI bleed signs (coffee-ground emesis, black stool) Gallbladder & Hepatobiliary Disorders: Gallbladder Disease: cholelithiasis, cholecystitis, cholangitis, choledocholithiasis Clinical signs: RUQ pain, jaundice, clay-colored stool, steatorrhea Diagnostics: ultrasound, HIDA scan, ERCP Management: conservative (IVF, antibiotics), oral dissolution therapy, lithotripsy, or cholecystectomy Post-op education: lifting precautions, splinting, diet changes Endocrine & Metabolic Disorders: Diabetes Mellitus (Type 1 & 2): risk factors, symptom triad (polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia), diagnostic criteria (A1C, fasting glucose, OGTT) Prediabetes & Glycemic Ranges: detailed charts included Insulin Pharmacology: action sites (muscle, fat, liver), preservatives, and onset patterns Hypoglycemia vs Hyperglycemia: symptom comparison tables, breath odor, thirst, vomiting, and neurological changes This document bridges foundational science with applied nursing knowledge, delivering clear rationales that enhance critical thinking, care prioritization, and pharmacologic safety. Courses this document may concern: Nursing 150: Medical-Surgical Pathophysiology & Pharmacology GI and Endocrine Nursing Fundamentals of Nursing NCLEX-RN Pharmacology & Med-Surg Clinical Nursing Practice Students this document may benefit: BSN and ADN nursing students Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN) students NCLEX-RN, ATI, or HESI test-takers International nursing students in U.S. med-surg content Keywords: thrombophlebitis, Virchow's triad, DVT prevention, venogram, ulcerative colitis, colectomy, toxic megacolon, Crohn’s disease, GI inflammation, PUD, H. pylori, peptic ulcers, GI bleed, cholelithiasis, cholecystitis, ERCP, gallstones, steatorrhea, diabetes mellitus, A1C, hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, insulin action, diabetic complications, endocrine pharmacology, Nursing 150 exam, NCLEX GI endocrine nursing