study guide - exam three [pathopharm]
What is the underlying cause of diabetes insipidus?
Not enough antidiuretic hormone is secreted.
Which of the following best exemplifies the function of the adrenal glands?
Produces hormones to help body regulate metabolism and respond to stress
Which of the following best exemplifies an example of the negative feedback loop?
Regulation of blood sugar levels
Which of the following best exemplifies a function of the pancreas?
Secretes glucagon from alpha cells of the islets of Langerhans
If a patient has malabsorption syndrome, what would likely be the first diagnostic test to identify the underlying cause?
Stool sample
Which of the following best represents the stratum basale?
The deepest layer of the epidermis where new cells are formed
Which of the following best identifies the subcutaneous layer?
The layer of skin that attaches to muscles
Which of the following is the likely cause of a growth hormone deficiency?
There is a problem with the anterior pituitary gland.
Which of the following situations would explain the benefit of using a transdermal route of drug administration?
To avoid frequent dosing of a medication
A condition called juvenile diabetes, caused by the pancreas' inability to produce insulin, is also known as
Type 1 diabetes
A chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar is known as
Type 2 diabetes
Which of the following best describes the canines?
Used to cut, tear, and hold food
The glands located on top of each kidney are known as
adrenal gland
The condition of lacking melanin that leads to loss of skin color resulting in very white skin and hair is known as
albinism
Premolar teeth are also known as
bicuspids
An opportunistic infection that surfaces if normal flora is wiped out by antibiotic use or an immunosuppressant condition is known as
candidiasis
A circular or ring-shaped muscle leading to the stomach is known as the
cardiac sphincter
The skin pigment that gives a normal yellowish hue to the skin is known as
carotene
The upper visible portion of a tooth usually consisting of enamel is known as the
crown
Which of the following disorders would be treated with a keratolytic agent?
dandruff
A condition caused by lack of antidiuretic hormone, causing frequent urination and thirst, is known as
diabetes insipidus
The agent that is used to promote removal of necrotic and fibrotic tissues is known as
enzymatic agent
A viral infection causing chickenpox is also known as
herpes varicella
Which of the following best describes the action of a proton pump inhibitor?
inhibits release of acid
Which of the following best represents the feature of rugae?
internal surface of the stomach
A condition occurring when part of the intestine folds into itself is known as
intussusception
Which of the following best exemplifies the function of a gland?
it is made up of just one type of cell
Which of the following best describes tinea cruris?
jock itch
The dark pigment produced by melanocytes is called
melanin
Which of the following disorders would be treated with an emollient?
minor burns
Which of the following best describes scabies?
mite infestation
Which of the following is best described as a short, tube-like structure located between the sigmoid colon and the outside of the body?
rectum
A non-cancerous overgrowth of skin cells that appears as a wart-like growth, tan or black, is known as
seborrheic keratosis
Which of the following is unique to the sublingual salivary glands?
smallest of the three salivary glands
Identify the hormone secreted by the adrenal gland.
steroids
What is the likely diagnosis for a patient that tests positive for helicobacter pylori?
stomach ulcer
Which of the following best identifies the dermis?
true skin
The prefix "endo" means
within
A disease caused by the body having too little cortisol is known as
Addison's disease
Which of the following best exemplifies the function of the epiglottis?
Covers the airway during swallowing
Which of the following conditions would warrant the use of beta blockers?
Esophageal varices
A condition caused by too much cortisol in the body is known as Addison's disease.
FALSE
Which of the following best describes the fundus of the stomach?
Food contents are briefly held here before they enter the stomach.
The reflux or movement of acid from the stomach to the esophagus is known as
GERD
Which of the following best exemplifies the pituitary gland?
It is also called adenohypophysis gland.
Which of the following best describes a function of the thyroid gland?
It secretes a hormone that helps maintain metabolism, body temperature, and digestion.
Which of the following best exemplifies acrocyanosis?
Lack of oxygen combined with hemoglobin in the peripheral area or extremities