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NR 283 ExamQuestion 1
Which of the following is the most common cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD)?
A) Acute glomerulonephritis
B) Hypertension
C) Polycystic kidney disease
D) Diabetes mellitus
Answer: D) Diabetes mellitus
Question 2
,Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is characterized by the formation of antigen-
antibody complexes that deposit in tissues and cause inflammation?
A) Type I (Immediate)
B) Type II (Cytotoxic)
C) Type III (Immune Complex-Mediated)
D) Type IV (Cell-Mediated)
Answer: C) Type III (Immune Complex-Mediated)
Question 3
Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in the pathophysiology of Parkinson's
disease?
A) Serotonin
B) Norepinephrine
C) Dopamine
D) Acetylcholine
Answer: C) Dopamine
Question 4
What is the most common cause of peptic ulcer disease?
A) Stress
B) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
C) Helicobacter pylori infection
D) Alcohol consumption
Answer: C) Helicobacter pylori infection
Question 5
,Which of the following conditions is characterized by episodes of
bronchoconstriction, airway inflammation, and increased mucus production?
A) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
B) Asthma
C) Bronchiectasis
D) Pneumonia
Answer: B) Asthma
Question 6
What is the primary mechanism behind the development of Type 1 diabetes
mellitus?
A) Insulin resistance
B) Autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells
C) Overproduction of glucagon
D) Excessive carbohydrate intake
Answer: B) Autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells
Question 7
Which electrolyte imbalance is most likely to cause cardiac arrhythmias?
A) Hypernatremia
B) Hyperkalemia
C) Hypocalcemia
D) Hypermagnesemia
Answer: B) Hyperkalemia
Question 8
, Which type of anemia is caused by a vitamin B12 deficiency due to the lack of
intrinsic factor?
A) Iron deficiency anemia
B) Hemolytic anemia
C) Aplastic anemia
D) Pernicious anemia
Answer: D) Pernicious anemia
Question 9
What is the hallmark sign of acute pancreatitis?
A) Pain relieved by eating
B) Pain radiating to the back
C) Pain only on palpation
D) Painless jaundice
Answer: B) Pain radiating to the back
Question 10
Which hormone is responsible for increasing blood calcium levels?
A) Calcitonin
B) Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
C) Insulin
D) Aldosterone
Answer: B) Parathyroid hormone (PTH)Question 11
Which of the following conditions is characterized by a "butterfly rash" on the face?
A) Rheumatoid arthritis
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