NUR 2063 / NUR2063: Essentials of

Pathophysiology Exam 2 (Latest 2021 /

2022) Rasmussen

1. What are the functions of the kidneys?

Regulation of blood pressure; regulating 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 resistance

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