RASMUSSEN PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 2
ASSESSMENT 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ type 2 diabetes
Answer: Diabetes of a form that develops especially in adults and
most often obese individuals and that is characterized by high blood
glucose resulting from impaired insulin utilization coupled with the
body's inability to compensate with increased insulin production.
◉ Pathophysiology of diabetes
Answer: The pathophysiology of diabetes involves plasm
concentrations of glucose signaling the central nervous system to
mobilize energy reserves. It is based on cerebral blood flow and
tissue integrity, arterial plasma glucose, the speed that plasma
glucose concentrations fall, and other available metabolic fuels. Low
plasma glucose causes a surge in autonomic activity.
◉ acromegaly
Answer: abnormal enlargement of the extremities. occurs in adults
◉ hyperthyroidism
,Answer: excessive activity of the thyroid gland- >thyroxine
ØInsomnia, restlessness, tremor, irritability, palpitations, heat
intolerance, diaphoresis, diarrhea, inability to concentrate that
interferes with work performance; enlarged thyroid gland
ØIncreased basal metabolic rate leads to weight loss, although
appetite and dietary intake increase.
◉ hyperperathyroidism
Answer: Hyperparathyroidism is a condition in which one or more
of the parathyroid glands become overactive and secrete too much
parathyroid hormone (PTH). This causes the levels of calcium in the
blood to rise, a condition known as hypercalcemia.
◉ childhood gigantism
Answer: pituitary gigantism when your child's pituitary gland makes
too much growth hormone, which is also known as somatotropin. if
not treated they will have a lower life expectancy and weak limbs.
risk of cardiomegaly and heart failure
◉ hypothyroidism
Answer: A disorder caused by a thyroid gland that is slower and less
productive than normal
ØDecreased basal metabolic rate
ØWeakness, lethargy, cold intolerance, decreased appetite
, ØBradycardia, narrowed pulse pressure, and mild/moderate weight
gain
ØElevated serum cholesterol and triglycerides
ØEnlarged thyroid, dry skin, constipation
ØDepression, difficulties with concentration/memory
ØLoss of eyebrow
Menstrual irregularity
◉ primary hypothyroidism
Answer: Hashimoto's disease (causes your immune system to
mistakenly attack your thyroid) fatigue, lethargy, sensitivity to cold,
depression, muscle weakness.
◉ secondary hypothyroidism
Answer: low TSH low levels of T3 and T4
◉ myxedema
Answer: occurs in severe or prolonged hypothyroidism.
ØGeneralized, non-pitting edema
ØDecreased level of consciousness, hypotension, hypothermia,
history of precipitating event (trauma, sepsis, certain drugs)
ØMay progress to myxedema coma, a life-threatening condition if
treatment not received
ASSESSMENT 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ type 2 diabetes
Answer: Diabetes of a form that develops especially in adults and
most often obese individuals and that is characterized by high blood
glucose resulting from impaired insulin utilization coupled with the
body's inability to compensate with increased insulin production.
◉ Pathophysiology of diabetes
Answer: The pathophysiology of diabetes involves plasm
concentrations of glucose signaling the central nervous system to
mobilize energy reserves. It is based on cerebral blood flow and
tissue integrity, arterial plasma glucose, the speed that plasma
glucose concentrations fall, and other available metabolic fuels. Low
plasma glucose causes a surge in autonomic activity.
◉ acromegaly
Answer: abnormal enlargement of the extremities. occurs in adults
◉ hyperthyroidism
,Answer: excessive activity of the thyroid gland- >thyroxine
ØInsomnia, restlessness, tremor, irritability, palpitations, heat
intolerance, diaphoresis, diarrhea, inability to concentrate that
interferes with work performance; enlarged thyroid gland
ØIncreased basal metabolic rate leads to weight loss, although
appetite and dietary intake increase.
◉ hyperperathyroidism
Answer: Hyperparathyroidism is a condition in which one or more
of the parathyroid glands become overactive and secrete too much
parathyroid hormone (PTH). This causes the levels of calcium in the
blood to rise, a condition known as hypercalcemia.
◉ childhood gigantism
Answer: pituitary gigantism when your child's pituitary gland makes
too much growth hormone, which is also known as somatotropin. if
not treated they will have a lower life expectancy and weak limbs.
risk of cardiomegaly and heart failure
◉ hypothyroidism
Answer: A disorder caused by a thyroid gland that is slower and less
productive than normal
ØDecreased basal metabolic rate
ØWeakness, lethargy, cold intolerance, decreased appetite
, ØBradycardia, narrowed pulse pressure, and mild/moderate weight
gain
ØElevated serum cholesterol and triglycerides
ØEnlarged thyroid, dry skin, constipation
ØDepression, difficulties with concentration/memory
ØLoss of eyebrow
Menstrual irregularity
◉ primary hypothyroidism
Answer: Hashimoto's disease (causes your immune system to
mistakenly attack your thyroid) fatigue, lethargy, sensitivity to cold,
depression, muscle weakness.
◉ secondary hypothyroidism
Answer: low TSH low levels of T3 and T4
◉ myxedema
Answer: occurs in severe or prolonged hypothyroidism.
ØGeneralized, non-pitting edema
ØDecreased level of consciousness, hypotension, hypothermia,
history of precipitating event (trauma, sepsis, certain drugs)
ØMay progress to myxedema coma, a life-threatening condition if
treatment not received
