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
