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Portage Learning Final Exam Pathophysiology NURS 231/Final Questions and Answers
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1-87 of 87Explain how the kidney can maintain a constant GFR despite variations in the arterial
blood pressure of the rest of the body.
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Renal auto regulation, nervous system control, and hormonal control
AKA
Answer: The renal autoregulatory system causes the efferent arteriole to
constrict leading to an increased resistance to outflow from the glomeruli
with a subsequent increase in glomerular pressure and the GFR. When the
, afferent arteriole constricts there is a reduction in renal blood flow,
glomerular pressure, and the GFR.
Complications of gallstones include each of the following EXCEPT:
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Cirrhosis
Which are false of the mitochondria? Select all that apply.
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-They are found far from the site of energy consumption
-They control free radicals
Risk factors for secondary hyperlipidemia?
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Obesity, diabetes mellitus, high cholesterol diet
Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with iron deficiency anemia?
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, Neurologic changes
Which of the following is characteristic of chronic transplant rejection?Involves
humoral immunityIt responds well to immunosuppressive therapyInvolves increased T
lymphocytes
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Involves humoral immunity
Which of the following would a patient likely exhibit on an initial physical exam if you
suspect they have OA? (mark all that apply)
A. A typical gait pattern
B. A capsular pattern
C. Crepitus with movement
D. Bilateral involvement
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B. A capsular pattern
C. Crepitus with movement
List three characteristics of cancer cells and briefly explain what it means:
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