NUR 2063 (NUR2063) Essentials Of
Pathophysiology Exam 2 (Latest 2024-
2025) Rasmussen Quizzes And Answers.
What are the functions of the kidneys? - ANSWER- Regulation of blood pressure;
regulating blood osmolarity; removal of toxins; blood filtration; activate vitamin D
What are the clinical manifestations of benign prostatic hypertrophy? - ANSWER-
dribbling; difficulty initiating urine stream; hesitancy; urinary retention, decreased stream
What substance controls the reabsorption of water from the collecting ducts? -
ANSWER- ADH- Anti Diuretic Hormone
What is type 2 diabetes characterized as? - ANSWER- peripheral tissue insulin
resistance
What are the clinical manifestations of Graves' disease? - ANSWER- Exophthalmos
(bulging eyes), goiter, enlarge thyroid, heat intolerance, anxiety- hyperthyroidism
What processes occur during fasting? - ANSWER- glucogenesis; glycogenesis
What type of tissue is accessed to promote energy production in type 1 diabetes? -
ANSWER- adipose/ fat
What are the clinical manifestations of hypothyroidism? - ANSWER- myxedema,
fatigue, cold sensitivity, constipation, weight gain
What are the clinical manifestations of hyperthyroidism? - ANSWER- Goiter, fatigue,
weight loss, infertility, memory loss, hair loss, muscle pain
What are the clinical manifestation of hyper para thyroidism? - ANSWER- fatigue, body
aches, bone pain, depression, headaches, memory loss
What are the clinical manifestations of hypo para thyroidism? - ANSWER- numbness,
tetany, parathesis, muscle spasms
What are the clinical manifestations of ketoacidosis? - ANSWER- fruity breath,
drowsiness, nausea, thirst, confusion, lethargy, vomiting
What mechanisms control hormone release and regulation? - ANSWER- negative
feedback loop
, What hormones are released by the anterior pituitary gland? - ANSWER- Growth
Hormone, prolactin, follicle stimulating hormone, thyroid stimulating hormone, LH,
ACTH and endorphins
What is diabetes insipidus? - ANSWER- a disorder caused by inadequate amounts of
ADH which causes excessive water loss
clinical manifestations of diabetes insipidus - ANSWER- polyuria, nocturia, continuous
thirst, and polydipsia
clinical manifestations of Cushings syndrome? - ANSWER- Excessive secretion of
cortisol causes redistribution of fat, "moon face", "buffalo" hump on the back and
pendulous abdomen. -
Facial skin is flushed (high blood pressure), skin covering abdomen develops stretch
marks - •
ndividual bruises easily and wound healing is poor -
Approximately 1/2 develop mental status changes from irritability to severe psychiatric
disturbance -
Females may experience changes due to increased androgen levels
clinical manifestations of secondary hypothyroidism - ANSWER- Weakness. -
Fatigue. -
Cold intolerance. -
Constipation. -
Weight gain. -
Depression. -
Joint or muscle pain. -
Brittle fingernails.
clinical manifestations of primary hypothyroidism - ANSWER- fatigue. -
lethargy. -
sensitivity to cold. -
depression. -
muscle weakness.
clinical manifestations of primary aldosteronism - ANSWER- hypertension and
hypokalemia
clinical manifestations of secondary aldosteronism - ANSWER- High blood pressure. -
Low level of potassium in the blood. -
Feeling tired all the time. -
Headache. -
Muscle weakness. -
Pathophysiology Exam 2 (Latest 2024-
2025) Rasmussen Quizzes And Answers.
What are the functions of the kidneys? - ANSWER- Regulation of blood pressure;
regulating blood osmolarity; removal of toxins; blood filtration; activate vitamin D
What are the clinical manifestations of benign prostatic hypertrophy? - ANSWER-
dribbling; difficulty initiating urine stream; hesitancy; urinary retention, decreased stream
What substance controls the reabsorption of water from the collecting ducts? -
ANSWER- ADH- Anti Diuretic Hormone
What is type 2 diabetes characterized as? - ANSWER- peripheral tissue insulin
resistance
What are the clinical manifestations of Graves' disease? - ANSWER- Exophthalmos
(bulging eyes), goiter, enlarge thyroid, heat intolerance, anxiety- hyperthyroidism
What processes occur during fasting? - ANSWER- glucogenesis; glycogenesis
What type of tissue is accessed to promote energy production in type 1 diabetes? -
ANSWER- adipose/ fat
What are the clinical manifestations of hypothyroidism? - ANSWER- myxedema,
fatigue, cold sensitivity, constipation, weight gain
What are the clinical manifestations of hyperthyroidism? - ANSWER- Goiter, fatigue,
weight loss, infertility, memory loss, hair loss, muscle pain
What are the clinical manifestation of hyper para thyroidism? - ANSWER- fatigue, body
aches, bone pain, depression, headaches, memory loss
What are the clinical manifestations of hypo para thyroidism? - ANSWER- numbness,
tetany, parathesis, muscle spasms
What are the clinical manifestations of ketoacidosis? - ANSWER- fruity breath,
drowsiness, nausea, thirst, confusion, lethargy, vomiting
What mechanisms control hormone release and regulation? - ANSWER- negative
feedback loop
, What hormones are released by the anterior pituitary gland? - ANSWER- Growth
Hormone, prolactin, follicle stimulating hormone, thyroid stimulating hormone, LH,
ACTH and endorphins
What is diabetes insipidus? - ANSWER- a disorder caused by inadequate amounts of
ADH which causes excessive water loss
clinical manifestations of diabetes insipidus - ANSWER- polyuria, nocturia, continuous
thirst, and polydipsia
clinical manifestations of Cushings syndrome? - ANSWER- Excessive secretion of
cortisol causes redistribution of fat, "moon face", "buffalo" hump on the back and
pendulous abdomen. -
Facial skin is flushed (high blood pressure), skin covering abdomen develops stretch
marks - •
ndividual bruises easily and wound healing is poor -
Approximately 1/2 develop mental status changes from irritability to severe psychiatric
disturbance -
Females may experience changes due to increased androgen levels
clinical manifestations of secondary hypothyroidism - ANSWER- Weakness. -
Fatigue. -
Cold intolerance. -
Constipation. -
Weight gain. -
Depression. -
Joint or muscle pain. -
Brittle fingernails.
clinical manifestations of primary hypothyroidism - ANSWER- fatigue. -
lethargy. -
sensitivity to cold. -
depression. -
muscle weakness.
clinical manifestations of primary aldosteronism - ANSWER- hypertension and
hypokalemia
clinical manifestations of secondary aldosteronism - ANSWER- High blood pressure. -
Low level of potassium in the blood. -
Feeling tired all the time. -
Headache. -
Muscle weakness. -
