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GCU NUR 631 FINAL EXAM NEWEST2025/2026 NEWEST
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+|
What genetic mutation occurs in sickle cell that causes the cell to
actually sickle? - ANSWER-Valine will be replaced with glutamic
acid
Where is oxytocin secreted from? - ANSWER-The posterior
pituitary gland
What does vasopressin do? - ANSWER-Increases blood pressure
by causing vasoconstriction
What does the parathyroid regulate? - ANSWER-Calcium (PTH
and calcium have an inverse relationship)
What type of cancer presents with high levels of ADH? -
ANSWER-Small cell carcinoma of the stomach
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Patient was in an MVA, has TBI, their ADH is low, U/O is 5-7L a
day. What does does the patient need? - ANSWER-Administer
desmopression
Middle aged female c/o of no period, has hirsutism, and has
osteoporosis. What test should be done? - ANSWER-Brain CT to
r/o pituitary adenoma
What leads to diuresis in a diabetic patient? - ANSWER-Because
the blood glucose is elevated and spills into the urine.
Why are there microvascular injuries in diabetic patients? -
ANSWER-Due to thickening of basement membranes and
hyperplasia
Why do diabetic patients need frequent eye exams? - ANSWER-
Due to retinal artery exams, can be cause by decreased perfusion
and ischemia
GCU NUR 631 FINAL EXAM NEWEST2025/2026 NEWEST
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+|
What genetic mutation occurs in sickle cell that causes the cell to
actually sickle? - ANSWER-Valine will be replaced with glutamic
acid
Where is oxytocin secreted from? - ANSWER-The posterior
pituitary gland
What does vasopressin do? - ANSWER-Increases blood pressure
by causing vasoconstriction
What does the parathyroid regulate? - ANSWER-Calcium (PTH
and calcium have an inverse relationship)
What type of cancer presents with high levels of ADH? -
ANSWER-Small cell carcinoma of the stomach
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Patient was in an MVA, has TBI, their ADH is low, U/O is 5-7L a
day. What does does the patient need? - ANSWER-Administer
desmopression
Middle aged female c/o of no period, has hirsutism, and has
osteoporosis. What test should be done? - ANSWER-Brain CT to
r/o pituitary adenoma
What leads to diuresis in a diabetic patient? - ANSWER-Because
the blood glucose is elevated and spills into the urine.
Why are there microvascular injuries in diabetic patients? -
ANSWER-Due to thickening of basement membranes and
hyperplasia
Why do diabetic patients need frequent eye exams? - ANSWER-
Due to retinal artery exams, can be cause by decreased perfusion
and ischemia
