WCU Pathophysiology (MIDTERM) Exam Questions With Verified Answers
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WCU Pathophysiology (MIDTERM) Exam
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A common cause of heart failure is which of the following? (Select all that apply. - answer-
Coronary artery disease
-Cardiomyopathy
-Hypertension
When the cause of a disease is due to unintended or unwanted medical treatment,...
WCU Pathophysiology (MIDTERM) Exam
Questions With Verified Answers
A common cause of heart failure is which of the following? (Select all that apply. - answer✔-
Coronary artery disease
-Cardiomyopathy
-Hypertension
When the cause of a disease is due to unintended or unwanted medical treatment, the term to
describe this is - answer✔latrogenic
COPD type A is referred to as: - answer✔Emphysema
A heart that has to pump harder in order to effectively circulate blood is likely to undergo which
type of cellular adaptation? - answer✔Hypertrophy
Which pathogenetic change is associated with acute bronchitis? (Select all that apply.) -
answer✔-Swelling from exudation of fluid
-Loss of ciliary function
-Inflamed airways
Which is true regarding hemophilia A? - answer✔It is caused by factor VII deficiency.
Which is a malignant disorder of mature antibody-secreting B lymphocytes or plasma cells? -
answer✔Multiple myeloma
The pathogenesis of tuberculosis includes the entrance of mycobacteria into the lungs and the
resulting of which of the following? (Select all that apply.) - answer✔-Calcification
-Ghon tubercles
-Formation of granulomas
-Activation of macrophages
Atherosclerosis predisposes to a number of processes that are factors in myocardial ischemia.
These processes include - answer✔Thrombus Formation
Which offers the best prognosis for the cure of cancer? - answer✔Early Detection
Which statement is true regarding thalassemia? - answer✔It is a deficiency of one or more
polypeptide chains.
Which is required for red blood cell production? (Select all that apply.) - answer✔-Iron
-Folate
-Vitamin B12
Abnormal new cellular growth is referred to as - answer✔Neoplasia
How many liters of blood are circulating in the human body at any one time? - answer✔4-6l
What is the marker of choice for detecting a myocardial infarction? - answer✔Elevated serum
levels of cardiac troponin
Which is a risk factor associated with hypertension? (Select all that apply.) - answer✔-Age
-African American race
-History of tobacco smoking
Which component of the blood is responsible for protecting the body by phagocytosis of
microorganisms and other debris? - answer✔Leukocytes
Which term is used to identify hypertension that has a specific disease as its cause? -
answer✔Secondary
Restoration of effective function is the goal of which level of prevention? - answer✔Teritary
Which restrictive disease is associated with the formation of an antigen-antibody complex,
causing fibrosis of the lung? - answer✔Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
The pathologic changes that occur in the development of coronary atherosclerotic lesions include
cell damage resulting from which of the following? (Select all that apply.) - answer✔-The effects
of oxidized lipids
-An inflammatory response
-The formation of plaques
Which statements is true regarding serum potassium (K +) levels? (Select all that apply.) -
answer✔-Hyperkalemia can result in weakness in the lower extremities.
-Hyperkalemia can be characterized by intestinal cramping.
-Hypokalemia can often cause muscle weakness.
Cellular hypoxia results in - answer✔Failure of the sodium-potassium pump
Which cellular change is seen with chronic bronchitis? - answer✔Increased eosinophils
Which disease has the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells on histologic examination? -
answer✔Hodgkin lymphoma
Which type of cellular adaptation would create the greatest concern if found on a biopsy report? -
answer✔Dysplasia
What assists in the diagnosis of multiple myeloma? - answer✔Bence Jones proteins
Which type of shock is characterized by generalized vasodilation and peripheral pooling of
blood? (Select all that apply.) - answer✔-Septic
-Neurogenic
-Anaphylatic
The pathogenesis of pneumonia includes the inhalation of microbial agents and the resulting of
which of the following? (Select all that apply. - answer✔-Inflammation
-Lung consolidation
-Formation of exudates
What is the primary cause of airway obstruction in patients with chronic bronchitis? -
answer✔Mucous plugs
Uncontrolled massive bleeding causes what type of shock? - answer✔Hypovolemic
Which is a modifiable risk factor for prevention of atherosclerosis? - answer✔Smoking
Which term is used to describe the deficiency in circulating platelets? -
answer✔Thrombocytopenia
Necrosis is the result of cellular injury that does not allow for cellular adaptation because it is
which of the following? (Select all that apply.) - answer✔-Too severe
-Too prolonged
-A result of a disrupted blood supply
Which is a major determinant of diastolic blood pressure? - answer✔Vascular resistance
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