GCU NUR641E Week 8
NUR641E
Advanced Pathophysiology & Pharamacology for Nurse Educators
Final Exam
1.
Insulin is used to treat
hyperkalemia because it:
stimulates sodium to be removed from the
cell in exchange for potassium.
binds to potassium to remove it through the
kidneys.
transports potassium from the blood to the
cell along with glucose.
breaks down the chemical components of
potassium, causing it to be no longer effective.
2 What is the central component of the
pathogenic model of multiple sclerosis?
Myelination of nerve fibers in the
peripheral nervous system (PNS)
Demyelination of nerve fibers in the CNS
Development of neurofibrillary tangles in
the CNS
Inherited autosomal dominant trait with
high penetrance
s3Which of the following ICU sedatives
should not be used for greater than 24 hours per the FDA-approved labeling?
Midazolam (Versed)
Diazepam (Valium)
Dexmedetomidine (Precedex)
Propofol (Diprivan)
4
What type of necrosis is associated with
wet gangrene?
Coagulative
Liquefactive
Caseous
Coagulative
5 In the absence of susceptibility data for
an acute infection, the choice of an antimicrobial drug is mostly influenced by
the site of infection and the patient’s
history.
the sensitivity report and the colony
count.
the source of the infection and the color
of exudate.
the host defense mechanism and the immune
response.
6 Which statement best describes cystic
fibrosis?
Obstructive airway disease characterized by
reversible airflow obstruction, bronchial hyperreactivity, and inflammation.
Respiratory disease characterized by severe
hypoxemia, decreased pulmonary compliance, and diffuse densities on chest x-ray
imaging.
Pulmonary disorder involving an abnormal
expression of a protein-producing viscous mucus that obstructs the
