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Pathophys Week 12-14
Pathophysiology Week 12-14 Quiz
Question | Answer |
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A 54-year-old female is diagnosed with nephritic syndrome. Which of the following is a common symptom of this disease? | Hematuria |
When considering pyelonephritis, where is the site of the infection? | Renal Pelvis |
Acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis is primarily caused by: | Acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis is primarily caused by: |
A 42-year-old male is involved in a motor vehicle accident that has resulted in prerenal failure. What is the most likely cause of this patient’s condition? | Inadequate renal blood flow |
A 29-year-old female presents with frequency, urgency, dysuria, and low back pain. These signs and symptoms support which diagnosis? | Acute Cystitis |
If nephrotic syndrome is not caused initially by kidney disease, it is termed _____ nephrotic syndrome. | Secondary |
The life expectancy of infants who are diagnosed with bilateral renal agenesis is expected to be: | Death within a few hours of birth |
An infant male is experiencing a constant dribbling of urine. His urethral opening is located behind the glans. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis the nurse will observe on the chart? | Anterior epispadias |
A 15 year old presents with flank pain, irritability, malaise, and fever and is diagnosed with glomerulonephritis. What is the most likely cause of this condition? | Poststreptococcal infection |
A 10-year-old male is diagnosed with glomerulonephritis. Tests reveal the deposition of immunoglobulin IgA in the glomerular capillaries. The nurse will monitor for recurrent: | Hematuria |
The descent of the bladder and the anterior vaginal wall into the vaginal canal is called a: | Cystocele |
A 35-year-old female is diagnosed with ovarian cancer. CT scan reveals that the cancer is limited to the ovaries. It would be classified as stage: | I |
A 35-year-old nonpregnant female presents with breast discharge and is diagnosed with galactorrhea. The condition is most likely caused by: | Prolactin Imbalance |
The nurse would anticipate the treatment for pelvic organ prolapse to be: | A pessary |
A 40-year-old female presents with cramping and excessive vaginal bleeding. Ultrasound reveals benign uterine tumors in the smooth muscle cells of the myometrium. These tumors are commonly called: | Leiomyomas |
In the majority of cases delayed puberty is due to: | Slow maturation |
A 38 year old presents reporting difficulty having sexual intercourse because his penis curves during erection. What term describes this condition? | Peyronie Disease |
Which of the following are true regarding prostate cancer? (Select all that apply.) | It is the leading type of nonskin cancer in men in the United States. Prostate cancer death rates have been declining in the United States. |
The risk of testicular cancer is greater for which group? (Select all that apply.) | With a history of cryptorchidism Who are of white ethnicity? Between 15 and 35 years of age |
A 21 year old presents with inflammation of the testes and is diagnosed with orchitis. What is the most likely cause of his symptoms? | Mumps |
A 56 year old is diagnosed with gastric ulcers. Which of the following characterizes this disorder? (Select all that apply.) | Pain occurs immediately after eating. Anorexia History of NSAID use |
A common cause of chronic mesenteric ischemia among the elderly is: | Atherosclerosis |
In alcoholic cirrhosis, hepatocellular damage is caused by: | acetaldehyde accumulation. |
A 50 year old is diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux. This condition is caused by: | loss of muscle tone at the lower esophageal sphincter. |
The primary causes of duodenal ulcers include: (Select all that apply.) | NSAID use H. pylori infection |
Which of the following are complications of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? (Select all that apply.) | Esophagitis Barrett Esophagus (BE) Cough Recurrent otitis media (OM) |
A 2-week-old infant vomits forcefully immediately after feeding for no apparent reason and is frequently constipated. These signs support which diagnosis? | Pyloric Stenosis |
Meconium ileus (MI) is associated with which of the following disorders? | Cystic Fibrosis |
The nurse assessing the patient with biliary atresia would expect to find which primary clinical manifestation? | Jaundice |
A 7-month-old female presents with jaundice, clay-colored stool, and an enlarged liver. Testing reveals the absence of intrahepatic bile ducts. This condition is referred to as _____ atresia. | Biliary |