NR 545 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 2026/2027 GRADED A+ (20pages)

1. This area is the most common site for epistaxis to occur – Kiesselbach’s plexus 2. This class of medication binds to specific receptors on beta cells in the pancreas to stimulate the release of insulin – Sulfonylureas and Meglitinides 3. This acute situation in a patient with uncontrolled hyperthyroidism is usually precipitated by infection or surgery. It is life threatening because of the resulting hyperthermia, tachycardia, and heart failure and delirium. Thyrotoxicosis 4. These are chemical messengers that may be classified by action, source, or chemical structure. Hormones 5. These two body systems work together to regulate metabolic activities. Endocrine and Neuro 6. A harmless microbe that is normally resident in the intestine. E-coli 7. This is the mechanism of action of tamsulosin when treating benign prostatic hypertrophy. Alpha 1 blocker – bladder relaxation 8. This condition is concerning in a client who has had pyelonephritis and subsequent scarring – chronic renal failure 9. This is indicative of the leakage of albumin into the filtrate due to inflammation and increased capillary permeability APSGN – acute post-streptococcal GN 10. This lab results indicates a failure to excrete nitrogen wastes due to decreased GFR – BUN and Serum Creatinine 11. Most common cause of hyperaldosteronism? Noncancerous (benign) tumor of the adrenal gland Pheochromocytoma