NUR 2063, NUR2063 Essentials of Pathophysiology Final Exam (Latest 2023, 2024) Rasmussen
1. What are the functions of the kidneys?: Regulation of blood pressure; regu- lating blood
osmolarity; removal of toxins; blood filtration; activate vitamin D
2. What are the clinical manifestations of benign prostatic hypertrophy?: - dribbling;
difficulty initiating urine stream; hesitancy; urinary retention, decreased stream
3. What substance controls the reabsorption of water from the collecting ducts?: ADH- Anti
Diuretic Hormone
4. What is type 2 diabetes characterized as?: peripheral tissue insulin resis- tance
5. What are the clinical manifestations of Graves' disease?: Exophthalmos
(bulging eyes), goiter, enlarge thyroid, heat intolerance, anxiety- hyperthyroidism
6. What processes occur during fasting?: glucogenesis; glycogenesis
7. What type of tissue is accessed to promote energy production in type 1 diabetes?: adipose/
fat
8. What are the clinical manifestations of hypothyroidism?: myxedema, fa- tigue, cold
sensitivity, constipation, weight gain
9. What are the clinical manifestations of hyperthyroidism?: Goiter, fatigue, weight loss,
infertility, memory loss, hair loss, muscle pain