NUR 2063 Pathophysiology Exam 5
1. SYPHILIS CAN LEADTO SYSTEMICVASCULAR DAMAGE INTHETERTIARY
STAGE OF THE DISEASE.
The student nurse has a question from a client regarding syphilis. The client asks. "how does syphilis present in the territory stage of the disease?" How should the student nurse respond?
2. HYPONATREMIA
Which of the following electrolyte disorders is associated with (SIADH) Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone?
- ELECTROLYTE IMBALANCES & DEHYDRATION
Which of the following may occur if gastroenteritis is left untreated?
4. IN WOMEN, THE OPENING OF THE URETHRA IS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO
THE ANUS
Which of the following explains why women are at increased risk for UTI?
5. ACROMEGALY
What condition leads to an excessive amount of growth hor- mone being released by the pituitary gland in adulthood after epiphyseal plates of the long bones have fused?
6. INABILITY TO PASS URINE EFFECTIVELY
Which of the following is a problem related to benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)?
7. ESOPHAGEAL CANCER
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Which of the following is a serious potential complica- tion of GERD?
8. ATROPHY OF THE GASTRIC MUCOSA WITH DECREASED SECRETIONS
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Which symptoms would a client with chronic gastritis likely exhibit?
9. STRESS
Which type of incontinence is caused by an increase in intra-abdominal pressure due to activities such as coughing or sneezing?
10. DESTRUCTION OFTHE NORMAL GUT FLORA
Which of the following ex- plains why individuals may experience diarrhea when taking antibiotics?
11. COLD INTOLERANCE, BRADYCARDIA, WEIGHT GAIN, CONSTIPATION
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What are the clinical manifestations of hypothyroidism? SATA
12. INCREASED URINE OUTPUT
Which of the following is an example of a gen- eral cause of UTI?
- E. Coli
Which of the following is an example of a general cause of UTI?
14. THYROID STORM (THYROTOXICOSIS)
Which of the following is the name of a medical emergency associated with hyperthyroidism, in
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