NR 283 PATHO EXAM 3 NEWEST 2024
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A patient with weight loss, GI disturbances,
dehydration, fatigue, and a craving for salty food
probably has which disorder?
a. Cushing's syndrome
b. Addison's disease
c. Hypothyroidism
d. Diabetes insipidus - ....ANSWER...b. Addison's
disease
. Cushing's syndrome may be caused by which of the
following?
a. Destruction of more than 90% of the adrenal gland
b. Thyroid hormone overproduction
,c. Glucocorticoid excess
d. Insufficient antidiuretic hormone production -
....ANSWER...c. Glucocorticoid excess
. The nurse is working at an osteoporosis screening
clinic and is interviewing and performing health
assessments on women. Which clients are at
greatest risk for developing osteoporosis? Select all
that apply.
a. An Asian woman
b. A large-boned, dark-skinned woman
c. A client who started menopause early
d. A client with a family history of the disease
e. A client who has a physically active lifestyle
f. A client with an inadequate intake of calcium and
vitamin D - ....ANSWER...a. An Asian woman
c. A client who started menopause early
d. A client with a family history of the disease
f. A client with an inadequate intake of calcium and
vitamin D
,. The nurse is instructing a client with diabetes
mellitus regarding hypoglycemia. Which statement
by the client indicates the need for further teaching?
a. "Hypoglycemia can occur at any time of the day or
night."
b. "I should drink 6 to 8 ounces of milk if
hypoglycemia occurs."
c. "If I feel sweaty or shaky, I might be experiencing
hypoglycemia."
d. "If hypoglycemia occurs, I need to take my regular
insulin as prescribed." - ....ANSWER...d. "If
hypoglycemia occurs, I need to take my regular
insulin as prescribed."
. Which types of muscles make up most of the
musculoskeletal system?
a. Striated and involuntary
b. Smooth and voluntary
c. Striated and voluntary
d. Smooth and involuntary - ....ANSWER...c. Striated
and voluntary
2. Irreversible changes in the distal joints of the
fingers caused by osteoarthritis are known as:
, a. Bouchard's nodes
b. Lymph nodes
c. Haygarth's nodes
d. Heberden's nodes - ....ANSWER...d. Heberden's
nodes
3. Osteoporosis is characterized by:
a. Porosity and brittleness
b. Brittleness and swelling of the joints
c. Crystal deposition and brittleness
d. Progressive inflammatory destruction after new
bone formation - ....ANSWER...a. Porosity and
brittleness
4. Which treatment is commonly indicated for type 2
diabetes mellitus?
a. High-fiber, low-fat diet
b. Fluid restriction
c. Insulin
d. Oral antidiabetic agent - ....ANSWER...d. Oral
antidiabetic agent
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