Pathophysiology Exam 2 Study Guide Study Questions With Answers Graded A+

What are the potential causes of urinary obstruction? {Ans: developmental defects, calculi, pregnancy, benign prostate hyperplasia, scar tissue, tumors, neuro disorders from a spinal cord injury}What is isotonic fluid deficit? {Ans: hypovolemia -decrease in the ECF- water & Na are equally eliminated (ex: concentration of plasma electrolytes is unchanged)}Respiratory alkalosis ranges {Ans: a PaCO2 less than 35}Why is the risk of UTI higher in women than in men? {Ans: women have a shorter urethra}Reabsorption {Ans: passage of substance from lumen of tubules & into capillaries. Involves active & passive transport.}Uremia {Ans: buildup of waste products in blood due to untreated kidney problems}