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Pathophysiology Practice Test: Stress and Disease
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Chronic stress can cause many health problems, including physical and psychological conditions. The CDC estimates that stress is the reason 75% of people visit the doctor. Some of these health issues include: Cardiovascular disease: Chronic stress can cause hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Digestive problems: Stress can cause nausea, heartburn, and diarrhea. Mental health conditions: Chronic stress can lead to mood disorders and anxiety disorders. Other conditions: Chronic stress can also cause obesity, metabolic syndrome, Type II diabetes, arthritis, muscle tension, and weight... Show more
Pathophysiology Practice Test: Stress and Disease
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1. When a patient is diagnosed with a hormone-secreting tumor of the adrenal cortex, which physiological response would be expected?
2. A 10-year-old female is arriving at a national spelling bee contest. Her heart starts beating faster and harder, and she begins to sweat. Which of the following is she experiencing?
3. A student arrives at school to find that he/she has an exam for which he/she is unprepared. Which physiological response would be expected?
4. After teaching about coping, which information indicates a correct understanding? Coping is best defined as the process of:
5. A student arrives at school to find that he/she has an exam for which he/she is unprepared. Which physiological response would be expected?
6. When teaching about the stress-age syndrome, what information should the nurse include?
7. After teaching about coping, which information indicates a correct understanding? Coping is best defined as the process of:
8. When a patient is diagnosed with a hormone-secreting tumor of the adrenal cortex, which physiological response would be expected?
9. Stress induces sympathetic stimulation of the adrenal medulla. This causes the secretion of catecholamines, which include:
10. Which of the following hormones enhances myocardial contractility?
11. When a patient uses repression to deal with psychological stress, which of the following assessment findings should the nurse monitor for?
12. When a patient uses repression to deal with psychological stress, which of the following assessment findings should the nurse monitor for?
13. When assessing the effects of elevated β-endorphins in a patient, which of the following should the nurse monitor?
14. Which of the following hormones enhances myocardial contractility?

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