Pathophysiology Week 6 Quiz

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

alcoholism

an increase in ADH secretion occurs in response to

dehydration

chronic pancreatitis may lead to

diabetes mellitus

in the US nearly ---- people have diabetes mellitus

29.1 million

what finding would rule out a diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome in a patient with chronic diarrhea

bloody stool

an infusion of mannitol would be prescribed to treat

cerebral edema

the definitive treatment for cholecystitis is

cholecysetctomy

An early indicator of colon cancer is

a change in bowel habits

a clinical finding consistent with a hypoglycemic reaction is

tremors

the most common causes of prehepatic jaundice are ----- and ineffective erythropoiesis

hemolysis

an increased urine bilirubin is associated with

hepatitis

myxedema coma is a severe condition associated with

hypothyroidism

an urgent surgical consult is indicated for the patient with acute abdominal pain and

absent bowel sounds

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

appendicitis

diabetic neuropathy is thought to result from

decreased myoinositol transport

what laboratory data would support a diagnosis of hemochromatosis

elevated ferritin

a silent abdomen 3 hours after bowel surgery most likely indicates

functional bowel obstruction

dumping syndrome is commonly seen after which procedure

gastic bypass

epigastric pain that is relieved by food is suggestive of

gastric ulcer

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

graves disease

which symptom suggest the presence of a hiatal hernia

heartburn

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

hypoglycemia

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

hypokalemia

constipation in an elderly patient can be best treated by

increasing fiber in the diet

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

indicates peritonitis with substantial risk for sepsis and shock

celiac sprue is a malabsorptive disorder associated with

inflammatory reaction to gluten containing foods

propylthiouracil may be used to treat hyperthyroidism because it

inhibits thyroid hormone synthesis

the American diabetes association recommends a postprandial blood glucose level of ---- mg/dL for adults with diabetes

less than 180

jaundice is a common manifestation of

liver disease

a patient being treated for hepatic encephalopathy could be expected to receive a ---- diet

low protein and high fiber

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

need lifelong thyroid replacement therapy

which response to an injection of ACTH indicates a primary adrenal insufficiency

no change in serum glucocorticoid level

the most challenging aspect of treatment for chronic pancreatitis is

pain control

the underlying pathogenic mechanism for type 1 diabetes is

pancreatic B cell destruction

elevated serum lipase and amylase levels are indicative of

pancreatitis

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

pheochromocytoma

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

remove the usual stimuli for pancreatic secretion

diabetes mellitus is the ---- leading cause of death and a major cause of disability in the US

seventh

it is true that biliary cancer

tends to be asymptomatic and progress insidiously

antidiuretic hormone ADH increases

water absorption in the collecting tubule of the kidney