NUR 2063 Essentials of Pathophysiology
Exam 2 Questions & Answers
Question what are the clinical manifestations of hypothyroidism?
Answer:
Myxedema, fatigue, cold sensitivity, constipation, weight gain
Question what are the clinical manifestations of hyperthyroidism?
Answer:
Goiter, fatigue, weight loss, infertility, memory loss, muscle pain
Question What are the clinical manifestation of hyperparathyroidism?
Answer:
Fatigue, body aches, bone pain, depression, headaches, memory loss
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Question What are the clinical manifestations of hypoparathyroidism?
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Numbness, tetany, parathesis, muscle spasms
Question What are the clinical manifestations of ketoacidosis?
Answer:
Fruity breath, drowsiness, nausea, thirst, confusion, lethargy, vomiting
Question What mechanisms controls hormones r elease and regulations?
Answer:
Negative feedback loop
Question What hormones are released by the anterior pituitary glands
Answer:
GH growth hormone, prolactin, follicle stimulating hormone, thyroid stimulating hormone, LH, ACTH and endorphins
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Question What is diabetes insipidus?
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A disorder caused by inadequate amounts of ADH which causes excessive water loss
Question Clinical manifestation of diabetes insipidus
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Polyuria, nocturia, continued thirst, polydipsia
Question Weight gain, bradycardia, constipation, and lethargy are manifestation of what?
Answer:
Hypothyroidism
Question Hallmark manifestation of this disorder are polyuria, polyphagia, and polydipsia
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Diabetes
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Question Severe RUQ pain is hallmark manifestation for this gallbladder related disorder
Answer:
Gallstones
Question Intussusception and volvulus are examples of what type of bowel obstruction?
Answer:
Mechanical obstruction
Question Lifting heavy objects, bending over, obesity can exacerbate this GI disorder
Answer:
Hermia
Question GI disorder commonly caused by infection with helicobacter pylori
Answer:
Peptic ulcer disease
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