NURS 611 - Advanced Pathophysiology
Exam 4
Question:
The GRF is directly related to which factor?
Answer:
Perfusion pressure
Question:
When rennin is release, it is capable of which action?
Answer:
Formation of angotensin I
Question:
How high does the plasma glucose have to be before the threshold for glucose is achieved?
Answer:
180mg/dl
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Question:
What it the end product of protein metabolism that is excreted in urine?
Answer:
urea
Question:
What provides the best estimate of the functioning of renal tissue?
Answer:
GFR
Question:
Which renal change is found in older adults?
Answer:
Decrease in number of nephrons
Question:
Compared with a younger individual, how is the specific gravity of urine in older adults affected?
Answer:
low-normal
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Question:
How does progressive nephrons injury affect angiotensin II activity?
Answer:
It is elevated
Question:
Which mineral accounts for the most common type of renal stone?
Answer:
Calcium stones
Question:
Regarding the formation of renal calculi, what function does pyrophosphate, potassium citrate, and magnesium preform?
Answer:
They inhibit crystal growth
Question:
What does the most common cause of uncomplicated UTIs?
Answer:
- Coli
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