Pathophysiology NYU Final (PrepU
Questions Weeks 8-11) Exam And
Already Passed Answers 2025-2026
Updated.
After having a very stressful day in pathophysiology class, the student knows that which
hormone (secreted by the adrenal cortex) will help decrease the effects of stress? - Answer
Cortisol, a glucocorticoid
The endocrine system is closely linked with the nervous system. Which neurotransmitter can
also act as a hormone? - Answer Epinephrine
Which statement is accurate regarding how hormones are metabolized and excreted?
A-Steroids have a short lifespan.
B- Thyroid hormone is excreted unchanged by the kidney.
C- Peptides are degraded by enzymes in cells. - Answer C- Peptides are degraded by enzymes
in cells.
Which hormone is secreted based on a cyclic rather than a diurnal manner?
A- Growth hormone
B- Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
C- Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) - Answer B- FSH
When describing to a client newly diagnosed with diabetes how insulin is regulated, the nurse
will draw upon her knowledge of which hormonal regulation mechanism?
A) The hypothalamic-pituitary-target cell system
B) The angiotensin I to angiotensin II to aldosterone system - Answer A) The hypothalamic-
pituitary-target cell system
The nurse is providing education for a client diagnosed with hypothyroidism. What information
, Which assessment finding of a client constitutes a criterion for a diagnosis of metabolic
syndrome?
A- Has a high blood pressure that is consistently in the range of 140/90 mm Hg or greater
B- Has a fasting triglyceride level of 100 mg/dL
C- Has a resting heart rate between 85 and 95 beats/min - Answer A- Has a high BP
consistently
Which statement best describes a secondary disorder of endocrine function?
A- The disorder occurs when the target organ is normal, but stimulating hormones alter its
function.
B- The disorder occurs from hypothalamic dysfunction resulting in understimulation of the
target organ.
C- The disorder occurs when the target organ becomes dysfunctional.
D- The disorder occurs in the target gland responsible for producing the hormone. - Answer A-
The disorder occurs when the target organ is normal, but stimulating hormones alter its
function.
A nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing hypoglycemia caused by an insulin reaction.
The client is conscious and can follow directions. Which intervention is most appropriate at this
time?
A- Immediately administer a rapidly absorbed form of glucose (preferably via oral route if the
client is alert enough to swallow).
B- Start pushing 50% glucose solution intravenously and do not stop pushing until the client's
repeat blood glucose level is above 100 mg/dL (5.55 mmol/L).
C- Call the health care provider and wait for a prescription for this client. - Answer A
(Always try oral first if they can swallow and are conscious, avoid needles when possible!)
Graves Dz Priority is Monitoring what body part? - Answer Eyes!
The nurse is caring for a client with primary hypothyroidism who is being monitored for the
complication of myxedema coma while thyroid-level therapy is started. What does the nurse
Questions Weeks 8-11) Exam And
Already Passed Answers 2025-2026
Updated.
After having a very stressful day in pathophysiology class, the student knows that which
hormone (secreted by the adrenal cortex) will help decrease the effects of stress? - Answer
Cortisol, a glucocorticoid
The endocrine system is closely linked with the nervous system. Which neurotransmitter can
also act as a hormone? - Answer Epinephrine
Which statement is accurate regarding how hormones are metabolized and excreted?
A-Steroids have a short lifespan.
B- Thyroid hormone is excreted unchanged by the kidney.
C- Peptides are degraded by enzymes in cells. - Answer C- Peptides are degraded by enzymes
in cells.
Which hormone is secreted based on a cyclic rather than a diurnal manner?
A- Growth hormone
B- Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
C- Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) - Answer B- FSH
When describing to a client newly diagnosed with diabetes how insulin is regulated, the nurse
will draw upon her knowledge of which hormonal regulation mechanism?
A) The hypothalamic-pituitary-target cell system
B) The angiotensin I to angiotensin II to aldosterone system - Answer A) The hypothalamic-
pituitary-target cell system
The nurse is providing education for a client diagnosed with hypothyroidism. What information
, Which assessment finding of a client constitutes a criterion for a diagnosis of metabolic
syndrome?
A- Has a high blood pressure that is consistently in the range of 140/90 mm Hg or greater
B- Has a fasting triglyceride level of 100 mg/dL
C- Has a resting heart rate between 85 and 95 beats/min - Answer A- Has a high BP
consistently
Which statement best describes a secondary disorder of endocrine function?
A- The disorder occurs when the target organ is normal, but stimulating hormones alter its
function.
B- The disorder occurs from hypothalamic dysfunction resulting in understimulation of the
target organ.
C- The disorder occurs when the target organ becomes dysfunctional.
D- The disorder occurs in the target gland responsible for producing the hormone. - Answer A-
The disorder occurs when the target organ is normal, but stimulating hormones alter its
function.
A nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing hypoglycemia caused by an insulin reaction.
The client is conscious and can follow directions. Which intervention is most appropriate at this
time?
A- Immediately administer a rapidly absorbed form of glucose (preferably via oral route if the
client is alert enough to swallow).
B- Start pushing 50% glucose solution intravenously and do not stop pushing until the client's
repeat blood glucose level is above 100 mg/dL (5.55 mmol/L).
C- Call the health care provider and wait for a prescription for this client. - Answer A
(Always try oral first if they can swallow and are conscious, avoid needles when possible!)
Graves Dz Priority is Monitoring what body part? - Answer Eyes!
The nurse is caring for a client with primary hypothyroidism who is being monitored for the
complication of myxedema coma while thyroid-level therapy is started. What does the nurse
