NR 283 Final Review Questions and Answers 2026/2027 A+ Grade | Pathophysiology Complete Final Review Study Guide

NR 283 Final Review questions and answers 2026\2027
A+ Grade

Type 1 diabetes
- correct answer Absolute deficit of insulin

Effects young children -- acute onset

Autoimmune destruction of beta cells in pancreas

Genetic



Type 2 diabetes
- correct answer Insulin resistance

Slow and insidious

Obesity



Signs for hyperglycemia
- correct answer Polyuria, polydypsia, polyphagia, glucosuria, weakness, weight loss



Hypoglycemia
- correct answer Excessive insulin

Deficit of glucose

Confused, lethargic

Impaired neurologic function

SNS stimulation



DKA
- correct answer Acute complication

Insufficient insulin/high blood glucose

Caused by infection or stress

, Hyperglycemia

Dehydration

Ketoacidosis



HHNK
- correct answer Happens in type 2 diabetes

Hyperglycemia

Complication: severe dehydration

Electrolyte imbalance



Chronic complications of DM
- correct answer Vascular problems, neuropathy, kidney problems, retinopathy, infections, peripheral
neuropathy



Dwarfism
- correct answer Deficit in GH



Gigantism
- correct answer Excess GH prior to puberty



Acromegaly
- correct answer Excess GH secretion in adults



ADH
- correct answer Antidiuretic hormone

Increases reabsorption of water



Deficit of ADH
- correct answer Causes diabetes insipidus



Clinical manifestations of diabetes insipidus
- correct answer Excess diluted urine output