NUR 2063 Exam 2 Essentials of Pathophysiology - Rasmussen (Updated 2023) All Q&As
What STI disorder is notorious for causing pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?
- Gonorrhea
This sexually transmitted virus is the main cause of cervical cancer in women
- Human papilloma virus (HPV)
This sexually transmitted virus is characterized by periods of dormancy and outbreaks
- Herpes virus
This STI can cause infection in the eyes of a newborn during birth
- Chlamydia
The term used to describe passing of the herpes virus even when lesions are not present
- Viral shedding
What has manifestations of coffee-colored urine, proteinuria, and edema?
- Glomerulonephritis
RLQ abdominal pain, fever, nausea are manifestations of what acute disorder?
- Appendicitis 1 / 3
Weight gain, bradycardia, constipation, and lethargy are manifestations of what?
- Hypothyroidism
Hallmark manifestations of this disorder are polyuria, polyphagia, and polydipsia
- Diabetes
Severe RUQ pain is hallmark manifestation for this gallbladder related disorder
- Gallstones
Intussusception and volvulus are examples of what type of bowel obstruction?
- Mechanical obstruction
Lifting heavy objects, bending over, obesity can exacerbate this GI disorder
- Hernia
GI disorder commonly caused by infection with helicobacter pylori
- Peptic ulcer disease
Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are examples of this type of GI disorder
- Inflammatory bowel disorders
The parathyroid glands are responsible for controlling what electrolyte?
- Calcium
Excessive amounts of this hormone can lead to an endocrine disorder known as acromegaly
- Growth hormone 2 / 3
This electrolyte can cause fatal arrhythmias in those with chronic kidney disease
- Potassium
Excessive amounts of this hormone can cause a disorder known as Cushing's syndrome
- Cortisol
Insufficient amounts of this hormone lead to a disorder known as diabetes insipidus
- Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
Prodromal, oliguric, and post-oliguric are phases of what
- Three phases of acute kidney injury (AKI)
An obstruction in the urethra can lead to this type of acute renal failure
- Post-renal failure
Hypotension can lead to this type of acute renal failure
- Pre-renal failure
What disorder involves excessive amounts of antidiuretic hormone?
- SIADH
What chronic disorder of the kidneys is caused by a genetic mutation?
- Polycystic kidney disease
An excess in growth hormone in adults is called what
- Acromegaly
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