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1. A patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD) presents with edema, hypertension, and hyperkalemia.
What is the most likely pathophysiological cause of these symptoms?

Answer:
The most likely pathophysiological cause is reduced renal function due to CKD, which leads to impaired
sodium and water excretion, resulting in fluid retention (edema) and hypertension. The kidneys are also
unable to effectively excrete potassium, leading to hyperkalemia.

Rationale:
In CKD, the kidneys' inability to filter waste and excess fluid, combined with the disruption of the renin-
angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS), results in increased sodium and fluid retention, contributing to
edema and hypertension. The reduced glomerular filtration rate (GFR) impairs potassium excretion,
leading to hyperkalemia.



2. In a patient with acute myocardial infarction (MI), which of the following is the most likely cause of
myocardial ischemia?

Answer:
Coronary artery atherosclerosis with plaque rupture and thrombosis.

Rationale:
Acute MI is often caused by the rupture of an atherosclerotic plaque within a coronary artery, leading to
the formation of a thrombus that occludes blood flow. This results in ischemia of the myocardium,
depriving it of oxygen and nutrients, and can lead to tissue damage and necrosis.



3. A patient with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) develops increased
dyspnea, hypoxemia, and respiratory acidosis. Which pathophysiological mechanism is most likely
responsible for these findings?

Answer:
Increased carbon dioxide retention due to impaired gas exchange.

Rationale:
COPD leads to airway obstruction and impaired ventilation. As the disease progresses, the patient may
develop ventilatory failure, leading to retention of carbon dioxide (CO2). The impaired gas exchange in
the lungs also results in hypoxemia (low oxygen levels). The body attempts to compensate for
respiratory acidosis by increasing respiratory rate, but eventually, CO2 retention leads to acidosis.



4. A patient with liver cirrhosis presents with ascites, jaundice, and coagulopathy. What
pathophysiological changes are responsible for these findings?

Answer:
Portal hypertension, decreased liver synthesis of clotting factors, and impaired bile secretion.

Rationale:

, • Portal hypertension occurs due to the increased resistance to blood flow through the liver
caused by cirrhosis, leading to fluid accumulation in the abdomen (ascites).

• Decreased liver synthesis of clotting factors results in coagulopathy, increasing the risk of
bleeding.

• Impaired bile secretion due to liver dysfunction causes jaundice, as the liver is unable to excrete
bilirubin efficiently.



5. In a patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus, what is the primary pathophysiological mechanism
behind the development of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?

Answer:
Insulin deficiency leading to uncontrolled lipolysis and ketone production.

Rationale:
In type 1 diabetes mellitus, insulin deficiency results in an inability to effectively take up glucose into
cells, leading to hyperglycemia. As a compensatory mechanism, the body breaks down fat (lipolysis) for
energy, which produces ketones. Excessive ketone production leads to metabolic acidosis, resulting in
DKA.



6. A patient presents with fatigue, pallor, and tachycardia. Laboratory results show a decreased
hemoglobin level and elevated reticulocyte count. What is the likely cause of these findings?

Answer:
Hemolytic anemia.

Rationale:
The elevated reticulocyte count indicates increased red blood cell production in response to increased
destruction of red blood cells (hemolysis). The fatigue and pallor are signs of anemia, and tachycardia is
a compensatory response to reduce oxygen demand by increasing cardiac output. Hemolytic anemia can
be caused by various conditions such as autoimmune disorders, infections, or certain genetic disorders.



7. A patient with a history of alcohol use disorder develops confusion, ataxia, and nystagmus. Which
deficiency is most likely contributing to these symptoms?

Answer:
Thiamine deficiency (Vitamin B1).

Rationale:
Thiamine deficiency, common in chronic alcohol use, leads to Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome. Symptoms
include confusion, ataxia, and nystagmus due to impaired neurological function. Thiamine is essential for
carbohydrate metabolism and neural function, and its deficiency can result in significant CNS
disturbances.

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