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2024 RASMUSSEN PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 2 WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
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2024 RASMUSSENPATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 2 WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
polycystic kidney - CORRECT ANSWERS-clusters of cysts develop in kidneys
cause enlarged kidney and lose functions over time.
horseshoe kidney - CORRECT ANSWERS-the two kidneys are joined together
across the mid line of the body at the lower ends
hypoplasia - CORRECT ANSWERS-underdevelopment or incomplete
development of tissue or organ
H.pylori - CORRECT ANSWERS-causes chronic gastritis and gastric cancer.
peptic ulcer disease
oral candidiasis - CORRECT ANSWERS-a white deposit on the tongue which is
EASILY scraped away, usually seen in immunocompromised patients
How do kidney tubules maintain normal ph in body fluids when a person has
a fever? - CORRECT ANSWERS-secrete more acids and reabsorb more
bicarbonate ions
How to treat C. diff without medicine? - CORRECT ANSWERS-fecal transplant
How does SIADH cause hyponatremia? - CORRECT ANSWERS-If water intake
exceeds the reduced urine output, the ensuing water retention leads to the
development of hyponatremia
What increases glomerular filtration in the body? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
increased blood volume and increased blood pressure
What causes Cushing's syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWERS-medication or
tumors
Pseudomembranous colitis - CORRECT ANSWERS-swelling or inflammation of
large intestine due to C. diff, causes diarrhea after antibacterial use
type 1 diabetes - CORRECT ANSWERS-Diabetes of a form that usually
develops during childhood or adolescence and is characterized by a severe
, deficiency of insulin, leading to high blood glucose levels. polyuria,
polydipsia, polyphagia.
type 2 diabetes - CORRECT ANSWERS-Diabetes of a form that develops
especially in adults and most often obese individuals and that is
characterized by high blood glucose resulting from impaired insulin
utilization coupled with the body's inability to compensate with increased
insulin production.
Pathophysiology of diabetes - CORRECT ANSWERS-The pathophysiology of
diabetes involves plasm concentrations of glucose signaling the central
nervous system to mobilize energy reserves. It is based on cerebral blood
flow and tissue integrity, arterial plasma glucose, the speed that plasma
glucose concentrations fall, and other available metabolic fuels. Low plasma
glucose causes a surge in autonomic activity.
acromegaly - CORRECT ANSWERS-abnormal enlargement of the extremities.
occurs in adults
hyperthyroidism - CORRECT ANSWERS-excessive activity of the thyroid
gland- >thyroxine
ØInsomnia, restlessness, tremor, irritability, palpitations, heat intolerance,
diaphoresis, diarrhea, inability to concentrate that interferes with work
performance; enlarged thyroid gland
ØIncreased basal metabolic rate leads to weight loss, although appetite and
dietary intake increase.
hyperperathyroidism - CORRECT ANSWERS-Hyperparathyroidism is a
condition in which one or more of the parathyroid glands become overactive
and secrete too much parathyroid hormone (PTH). This causes the levels of
calcium in the blood to rise, a condition known as hypercalcemia.
childhood gigantism - CORRECT ANSWERS-pituitary gigantism when your
child's pituitary gland makes too much growth hormone, which is also known
as somatotropin. if not treated they will have a lower life expectancy and
weak limbs. risk of cardiomegaly and heart failure
hypothyroidism - CORRECT ANSWERS-A disorder caused by a thyroid gland
that is slower and less productive than normal
ØDecreased basal metabolic rate
ØWeakness, lethargy, cold intolerance, decreased appetite
ØBradycardia, narrowed pulse pressure, and mild/moderate weight gain
ØElevated serum cholesterol and triglycerides
ØEnlarged thyroid, dry skin, constipation
ØDepression, difficulties with concentration/memory
ØLoss of eyebrow
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