20. Which of the following hormones activates adrenergic receptors? 21. Exhaustion occurs if stress continues and ______ is not successful. 22. A 65-year-old female is diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. She developed muscle wasting. Which of the following substances would be produced in large quantities to eliminate the tumor cells and cause muscle wasting? 23. A 45-year-old male presents with persistent, severe stomach pain. Testing reveals a peptic ulcer. Further laboratory tests reveal the presence of Helicobater pylori. Which of the following is a concern for this patient? 24. A 30-year-old female presents to her primary care provider reporting fatigue, excessive sweating, and increased appetite. Physical examination reveals protruding eyes, and laboratory testing reveals hyperthyroidism secondary to autoantibody production. This disorder falls into the category of type ____________ hypersensitivity. 25. A patient has a tissue growth that was diagnosed as cancer. Which of the following termsbest describes this growth? 26. After teaching about stress, which information indicates a correct understanding of stress? 3

NURS 6501N- 13 Advanced Pathophysiology Week 2 Quiz 27. A 50-year-old female experiences decreased blood pressure, decreased oxygen delivery, cardiovascular shock, and subsequent death. A complication of endotoxic shock is suspected. Which of the following is the most likely cause? 28. A patient presents with poison ivy on the extremities, face, and buttocks. This condition is an example of: