NURS 6501 Advanced Pathophysiology
Midterm Exam Walden University Questions
with Correct Expert Verified Answers Latest
Update 2025
Hypothyroidism --- correct answer ---A disorder caused by a thyroid gland
that is slower and less productive than normal, does not produce enough T3
and T4
T3, T4, TSH --- correct answer ---Diagnosing hypo/hyperthyroidism T3/T4 =
thyroid. TSH = Pituitary.
T3/T4 abnormality = problem with THYROID.
T3/T4 normal + TSH abnormal = Secondary thyroid problem
If too much T3/T4, then TSH will be down. Vice Versa.
calcium --- correct answer ---parathyroid glands responsible for regulating
___ levels.
metabolism, temperature --- correct answer ---Thyroid produces hormones
T3, T4, and plays big role in __, ___ regulation and growth and development
,iodine --- correct answer ---Brain cannot make T3 and T4 without ___
slows --- correct answer ---hypothyroidism everything ___.
stimulates sympathetic nervous system, drowsy, lethargic
constipated, food move slows, weight gain
body temp decreases
Hyperthyroidism --- correct answer ---excessive activity of the thyroid
gland: increased levels of T3, T4 and TSH
loss --- correct answer ---Hyperthyroidism:
burning calories at an excessive rate
weight ___
stimulates sympathetic nervous system: alert, quick reflexes, increased HR
& BP (fight or flight response_
Heat intolerance: increased body temp
Active GI: diarrhea
anterior pituitary gland --- correct answer ---the anterior part of the
pituitary gland; an endocrine gland whose secretions are controlled by the
hypothalamic hormones
,produces thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
Cushing's disease --- correct answer ---(Remember: *UP, UP, UP, DOWN,
UP*)
HYPERnatremia,
HYPERtension,
INCREASED blood volume,
HYPOkalemia,
HYPERglycemia
adrenal cortex --- correct answer ---outer section of each adrenal gland;
secretes cortisol, aldosterone, and sex hormones
Aldosterone --- correct answer ---Hormone that stimulates the kidney to
retain sodium ions and water to regulate BP via angiotensin-aldosterone
system, retention of sodium and secretes potassium
cortisol --- correct answer ---stress hormone released by the adrenal cortex
helps the body deal with stress such as illness or injury
increases blood glucose
, breaks down fats, proteins, carbs
electrolyte regulations
Negative feedback --- correct answer ---Hypothalamus releases CRH
corticotropin releasing hormone --> pituitary gland releases ATCH
adrenocorticotropic hormone --> adrenal cortex to release cortisol
increased --- correct answer ---Cushings disease has ___ secretion of
cortisol
decreased --- correct answer ---Addison's disease has __ secretion of
cortisol and aldosterone
Need to ADD some steroids
syndrome --- correct answer ---Cushing ___ is when an outside cause
results in too much production of cortisol, like treatment with steroids
disease --- correct answer ---Cushings ___ is when an internal issue is
causing over production of cortisol
Midterm Exam Walden University Questions
with Correct Expert Verified Answers Latest
Update 2025
Hypothyroidism --- correct answer ---A disorder caused by a thyroid gland
that is slower and less productive than normal, does not produce enough T3
and T4
T3, T4, TSH --- correct answer ---Diagnosing hypo/hyperthyroidism T3/T4 =
thyroid. TSH = Pituitary.
T3/T4 abnormality = problem with THYROID.
T3/T4 normal + TSH abnormal = Secondary thyroid problem
If too much T3/T4, then TSH will be down. Vice Versa.
calcium --- correct answer ---parathyroid glands responsible for regulating
___ levels.
metabolism, temperature --- correct answer ---Thyroid produces hormones
T3, T4, and plays big role in __, ___ regulation and growth and development
,iodine --- correct answer ---Brain cannot make T3 and T4 without ___
slows --- correct answer ---hypothyroidism everything ___.
stimulates sympathetic nervous system, drowsy, lethargic
constipated, food move slows, weight gain
body temp decreases
Hyperthyroidism --- correct answer ---excessive activity of the thyroid
gland: increased levels of T3, T4 and TSH
loss --- correct answer ---Hyperthyroidism:
burning calories at an excessive rate
weight ___
stimulates sympathetic nervous system: alert, quick reflexes, increased HR
& BP (fight or flight response_
Heat intolerance: increased body temp
Active GI: diarrhea
anterior pituitary gland --- correct answer ---the anterior part of the
pituitary gland; an endocrine gland whose secretions are controlled by the
hypothalamic hormones
,produces thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
Cushing's disease --- correct answer ---(Remember: *UP, UP, UP, DOWN,
UP*)
HYPERnatremia,
HYPERtension,
INCREASED blood volume,
HYPOkalemia,
HYPERglycemia
adrenal cortex --- correct answer ---outer section of each adrenal gland;
secretes cortisol, aldosterone, and sex hormones
Aldosterone --- correct answer ---Hormone that stimulates the kidney to
retain sodium ions and water to regulate BP via angiotensin-aldosterone
system, retention of sodium and secretes potassium
cortisol --- correct answer ---stress hormone released by the adrenal cortex
helps the body deal with stress such as illness or injury
increases blood glucose
, breaks down fats, proteins, carbs
electrolyte regulations
Negative feedback --- correct answer ---Hypothalamus releases CRH
corticotropin releasing hormone --> pituitary gland releases ATCH
adrenocorticotropic hormone --> adrenal cortex to release cortisol
increased --- correct answer ---Cushings disease has ___ secretion of
cortisol
decreased --- correct answer ---Addison's disease has __ secretion of
cortisol and aldosterone
Need to ADD some steroids
syndrome --- correct answer ---Cushing ___ is when an outside cause
results in too much production of cortisol, like treatment with steroids
disease --- correct answer ---Cushings ___ is when an internal issue is
causing over production of cortisol
