BIO 322 Pathophysiology Exam 4 Practice Case Studies Questions Answered Correctly.
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Isaiah is a 38-year-old male who tells his primary caretaker of the continuity of his condition that he has suffered from for the past years. When asked where he experiences his pain, he points to his LLQ. From background information, it is learned that he is of Ashkenazi Jewish descent and that hi...
BIO 322 Pathophysiology Exam 4
Practice Case Studies Questions
Answered Correctly.
Isaiah is a 38-year-old male who tells his primary caretaker of the continuity of his condition that he has
suffered from for the past years. When asked where he experiences his pain, he points to his LLQ. From
background information, it is learned that he is of Ashkenazi Jewish descent and that his father and
grandfather both suffered from the same condition. During previous visits he had a colonoscopy which
revealed continuous lesions primarily in his rectum, sigmoid and descending colon.
Which condition is Isaiah experiencing?
A. Irritable Bowel Syndrome
B. Ulcerative Colitis
C. Celiac Disease
D. Diverticulitis - Answer B. Ulcerative Colitis
2. A 55-year-old male patient visits his PCP complaining of upper abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.
When asked about when he experiences his pain, he states that his pain is worse a few hours after he
eats. He also states that his stools have been dark, almost black. His PCP states that he likely has a peptic
ulcer and recommends an endoscopy. Based on his history, where is the likely location of his peptic
ulcer?
A. Esophagus
B. Stomach
C. Duodenum
D. Sigmoid colon
E. Ileum - Answer C. Duodenum
Based on the patient above, what is the most common cause of a peptic ulcer?
A. Chronic NSAID use
B. Alcohol
C. Stress
D. Helicobacter pylori - Answer D. Helicobacter Pylori
, Andy is a 54-year-old male who weighs 297 lbs. He was rushed into the emergency room after
experiencing excruciating pain in his lower abdomen. For the past two weeks, he has been experiencing
diarrhea, but he thought it was due to eating four Crunch Wrap Supremes and three Beefy Frito Burritos,
and a Diet Coke from Taco Bell. Andy explained to the medical professional that he has not had a
colonoscopy. Upon examination, he had a fever of 102.3 degrees Fahrenheit and palpation of his
abdomen revealed increased pain and guarding over the LLQ. A CBC and CT were ordered. The CBC
concluded that he had an increase in WBC's and the CT scan showcased both paracolic and colonic
inflammation. When analyzing the medical tests conducted, Andy most likely has?
A. Crohn's Disease
B. Diverticulitis
C. IBS
D. Diverticulosis - Answer B. Diverticulitis
An 18-year-old Caucasian woman comes into the doctor complaining about constant abdominal pain and
feeling bloated and gassy after she eats a meal, especially after breakfast. She told the doctor that she
normally eats Krispy Kreme donuts, an English muffin with peanut butter, or cereal for breakfast.
Throughout the day she has constant diarrhea that "floats in the toilet" and has lost a lot of weight since
her last checkup. She proceeds to tell the doctor that she no longer attends the gym because she has no
energy and is always feeling fatigued. The doctor decided to run a few tests, and these were the results
· Vitals: normal
· CBC: Macrocytic/ normochromic anemia
· Vitamin K levels: low
· Vitamin D levels: low
Based on the information the patient provided and the test results, what would be the diagnosis?
A. GERD
B. Crohn's disease
C. Celiac disease
D. Pancreatitis
E. None of the above, she just has the stomach f - Answer C. Celiac Disease
Jeff is 24 and he has cystic fibrosis. Lately, he's been feeling nauseous and incapacitating pain radiating to
his back. He goes to the emergency room because he worries something is seriously wrong. A CBC
reveals leukocytosis and hyperglycemia. An enzyme test reveals high levels of lipase and amylase. He is
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