NURS 6501 advanced pathophysiology EXAM A+ GRADE ASSURED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS

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ersity 2026 A+ GRADE ASSURED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
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AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (5CDE4)
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QUESTION 1 vc




Hypothyroidism
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A disorder caused by a thyroid gland that is slower and less productive than normal, does not produce e
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nough T3 and T4 vc vc vc




QUESTION 2 vc




T3, T4, TSH
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ANSWER

Diagnosing hypo/hyperthyroidism T3/T4 = thyroid. TSH = Pituitary. T3/T4 abnormality = problem with
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THYROID. T3/T4 normal + TSH abnormal = Secondary thyroid problem If too much T3/T4, then TSH wi
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ll be down. Vice Versa.
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QUESTION 3 vc




calcium
ANSWER

parathyroid glands responsible for regulating ___ levels.
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QUESTION 4 vc




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ANSWER

Thyroid produces hormones T3, T4, and plays big role in __, ___ regulation and growth and development
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, QUESTION 5 vc




iodine
ANSWER

Brain cannot make T3 and T4 without ___
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QUESTION 6 vc




slows
ANSWER

hypothyroidism everything ___. stimulates sympathetic nervous system, drowsy, lethargic constipated, fo
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od move slows, weight gain body temp increases
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QUESTION 7 vc




Hyperthyroidism
ANSWER

excessive activity of the thyroid gland: increased levels of T3, T4 and TSH
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QUESTION 8 vc




loss
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Hyperthyroidism: burning calories at an excessive rate weight ___ stimulates sympathetic nervous syste
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m: alert, quick reflexes, increased HR & BP (fight or flight response_ Heat intolerance: increased body te
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mp Active GI: diarrhea
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QUESTION 9 vc




anterior pituitary gland vc vc




ANSWER

the anterior part of the pituitary gland; an endocrine gland whose secretions are controlled by the hypo
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thalamic hormones produces thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
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QUESTION 10 vc




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