Exam 3: NUR2063 / NUR 2063
(Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Essentials of Pathophysiology | Review Guide Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen
Question:
What is the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus
Answer:
Type 1 has little to no insulin, type 2 has insulin but either not enough or cells have become insulin resistant. Type 2 may be reversible with weight loss.
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What does the hormone insulin do
Answer:
Unlocks the cell membrane and allows glucose to enter and be used for energy.
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Question:
What does the hormone glucagon do
Answer:
Counteracts the actions of insulin by stimulating hepatic glucose production and thereby increasing blood glucose levels.
Question:
What is SIADH?
Answer:
Involves excessive release of antidiuretic hormone - causes fluid retention, causing edema, increased urine osmolarity (concentration) and hyponatremia
Question:
What electrolyte disorder is associated with SIADH
Answer:
Sodium - hyponatremia - brain swelling
Question:
Clinical manifestations of hyperthyroidism
Answer:
Increased heart rate, goiter, Graves' disease, heat intolerance, bulging eyes, develop antibodies to TSH receptor 2 / 4
Question:
Abnormal functioning of parathyroid glands can lead to which electrolyte imbalance
Answer:
calcium (hypercalcemia)
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Cause of Cushing's disease
Answer:
Corticosteroids, excess cortisol, buffalo hump, moon face
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cause of gout
Answer:
excess uric acid
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What condition is the result of excess growth hormone in children
Answer:
Gigantism
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Question:
What is multiple sclerosis?
Answer:
A disease in which the immune system eats away at the protective covering of nerves.
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What does the Glasgow Coma Scale measure?
Answer:
level of consciousness
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When does cerebral palsy occur?
Answer:
before, during, or after birth (up to 3 years)
Question:
What is the most sensitive indication of altered brain function
Answer:
altered level of consciousness
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