NUR 2063 ESSENTIALS OF
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
FINAL EXAM
Question 1
Gastro esophageal reflux disorder (GERD) is due to multiple factors. Which of the
following is a serious potential complication of GERD?
Answer: Esophageal Cancer
Question 2
Hyperemesis gravidarum causes excessive nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.
What can the mother expect to have if hyperemesis gravidarum is left untreated?
Answer: Electrolyte imbalances and dehydration
Question 3
Hyperglycemia is concerning when complications arise. Which disorder is related to
breaking down fats for energy in patients with type 1 diabetes?
Answer: Diabetic ketoacidosis
Question 4
Which of the following symptoms describe complications of compartment syndrome?
Answer: Pain and tissue damage
Question 5
A client diagnosed with heart failure reports to the healthcare provider a feeling of
dizziness upon standing. What is the client describing?
Answer: A symptom
Question 6
Pyelonephritis is the infection of which of the following areas of the body?
Answer: Kidney
Question 7
Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) is a problem with antidiuretic
hormone production. Which of the following electrolyte disorder associated with this
condition?
Answer: Hypernatremia
Question 8
The client can expect which of the following concerns when infected with the herpes
virus (HSV 1 or HSV 2)?
Answer: A recurrence of symptoms periodically
Question 9
The client, diagnosed with cystitis, asks the health care provider why she seems to be
susceptible to recurrent infections. Which of the following is true about cystitis?
Answer: Most cases are due to Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Question 10
What are the clinical manifestations of hypothyroidism? (select all that apply)
Answer: Cold intolerance
: Constipation Bradycardia
Question 11
What are the two main conditions responsible for chronic kidney disease?
Answer: Hypertension; diabetes
Question 12
What causes diabetes insipidus?
Answer: Insufficient antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
Question 13
What condition leads to an excessive amount of growth hormone (GH) released by the
pituitary gland in adulthood after epiphyseal plates of the long bones have fused?
Answer: acromegaly
Question 14
What does dialysis do for the client with kidney disease?
Answer: Removes fluid and wastes
Question 15
What is the difference between diabetes m ellitus type I and type II?
Answer: Type I is the lack of insulin; Type II is insulin resistance