Pathophysiology - E-Book: CH. 36-38, 40-41 Flashcards

A laboratory finding that would help confirm the diagnosis of hyperaldosteronism is

A thyroid gland that grows larger than normal is known as

Premature infants are at greater risk for developing

Celiac sprue is a malabsorptive disorder associated with

Insulin binding to its receptor on target cells results in

Steatohepatitis is caused by an accumulation of ________ in the liver cells.

A patient who should be routinely evaluated for peptic ulcer disease is one who is

Chronic pancreatitis may lead to

Pathophysiologically, esophageal varices can be attributed to

A patient presenting with muscle cramps, fatigue, anxiety, depression, and prolonged Q-T intervals on EKG may be showing symptoms of

Fecal leukocyte screening would be indicated in a patient with suspected

The underlying pathogenic mechanism for type 2 diabetes is

Jaundice is a common manifestation of

A tumor which results in excessive production and release of catecholamines is

A viral hepatitis screen with positive hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) should be interpreted as ________ hepatitis B.

Radioactive iodine treatment is the therapy of choice in patients with Graves disease. The patient should be expected to

Rupture of esophageal varices is a complication of cirrhosis with portal hypertension and carries a high ________ rate.

Patients with acute pancreatitis are generally made NPO and may require continuous gastric suctioning in order to

Brain injury secondary to high serum bilirubin is called

The definitive treatment for cholecystitis is

Propylthiouracil may be used to treat hyperthyroidism, because it

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (adrenogenital syndrome) results from

Acute right lower quadrant pain associated with rebound tenderness and systemic signs of inflammation are indicative of

Epigastric pain that is relieved by food is suggestive of

_______ is the most powerful predictor of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus.

________ disease is a rare autosomal recessive disorder in which excessive amounts of copper accumulate in the liver.

A type of insulin that would be most appropriate for acute management of hyperglycemia is

More than half of the initial cases of pancreatitis are associated with

A patient with a history of alcoholism presents with hematemesis and profound anemia. The expected diagnosis is

Calcitonin is produced by thyroid parafollicular cells and increases bone formation by

An increased urine bilirubin is associated with

A patient being treated for hepatic encephalopathy could be expected to receive a(n) ________ diet.

Normal bile is composed of

Diabetic neuropathy is thought to result from

Hepatic encephalopathy is associated with

Growth hormone-deficient infants would display

The breakdown of stored glycogen in the liver and muscles is called

A clinical finding consistent with a diagnosis of syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion (SIADH) is

Hepatitis B is usually transmitted by exposure to

Liver transaminase elevations in which aspartate aminotransferase (AST) is markedly greater than alanine aminotransferase (ALT) is characteristic of

Diabetes mellitus is the ________ leading cause of death and a major cause of disability in the United States.

A patient reporting vision changes, photophobia, and lid lag may be exhibiting signs of

It is true that Graves disease is

What indicator is most helpful in evaluating long-term blood glucose management in patients with diabetes mellitus?

It is true that the synthesis of thyroid hormones

It is true that growth hormone in excess in adults:

A clinical finding that is consistent with a diagnosis of adrenocortical insufficiency is

A clinical finding consistent with a hypoglycemic reaction is

Myxedema coma is a severe condition associated with

The most common causes of prehepatic jaundice are ________ and ineffective erythropoiesis.

Which symptom suggest the presence of a hiatal hernia?

An early indicator of colon cancer is

What clinical finding would suggest an esophageal cause of a client's report of dysphagia?

A patient with chronic gastritis would likely be tested for

Barrett esophagus is a

What finding would rule out a diagnosis of IBS in a patient with chronic diarrhea?

A patient receiving chemotherapy may be at a greater risk for development of

Most gallstones are composed of

Proton pump inhibitors may be used in the management of peptic ulcer disease to

A patient with pancreatitis may experience muscle cramps secondary to

A biliary cause of acute pancreatitis is suggested by an elevation in which serum laboratory results?

Elevated serum lipase and amylase levels are indicative of

What finding should prompt further diagnostic testing in a child presenting with diarrhea?

The underlying pathogenic mechanism for type 1 diabetes is

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is often associated with

The American Diabetes Association recommends a postprandial blood glucose level of ________ mg/dl for adults with diabetes

A patient admitted with bleeding related to esophageal varices could be expected to receive a continuous intravenous infusion of

An infusion of mannitol would be prescribed to treat

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) increases

Myxedema coma is a severe condition associated with

Which response to an injection of ACTH indicates a primary adrenal insufficiency?

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (adrenogenital syndrome) results from

The pain associated with chronic pancreatitis is generally described as ________ in nature.

What indicator is most helpful in evaluating long term blood glucose management in patients with diabetes mellitus?

Which are clinical findings usually associated with type 1 diabetes mellitus

An increase in ADH secretion occurs in response to

Surgical removal of a gland may result in

The finding of hypotension, rigid abdomen, and absent bowel sounds in a patient with pancreatitis

It is true that gallstones are

What effect would adrenocortical insufficiency have on an individual’s response to surgical stress?

Clinical manifestations of Graves disease may include

The formation of active vitamin D

The signs and symptoms of adrenocortical hormone excess may occur from either a primary or secondary disorder. A symptom associated with primary Cushing syndrome is

Dumping syndrome is commonly seen after __________ procedures.

Diabetes insipidus is a condition that

The most common causes of prehepatic jaundice are ________ and ineffective erythropoiesis.

Aldosterone secretion is regulated by the presence of ________ in the circulation.