NUR6521 Advanced Pharmacology
FINAL EXAM *Q&A* |Verified Study Set|
2025/2024
In the context of acute kidney injury (AKI), which of the following is a potential cause of
prerenal failure?
A) Kidney stones
B) Hypovolemia
C) Glomerulonephritis
D) Urinary tract obstruction
What is the ...
NUR6521 Advanced Pharmacology
FINAL EXAM *Q&A* |Verified Study Set|
2025/2024
In the context of acute kidney injury (AKI), which of the following is a potential cause of
prerenal failure?
A) Kidney stones
B) Hypovolemia
C) Glomerulonephritis
D) Urinary tract obstruction
What is the pathophysiological mechanism behind asthma?
A) Airway inflammation and hyperreactivity
B) Pulmonary fibrosis
C) Reduced lung compliance
D) Airway obstruction by tumor growth
Which type of anemia is characterized by the destruction of red blood cells due to an
autoimmune process?
A) Iron deficiency anemia
B) Aplastic anemia
C) Autoimmune hemolytic anemia
D) Megaloblastic anemia
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,What is the primary mechanism of action of anti-inflammatory medications in the treatment of
autoimmune diseases?
A) Inhibition of cytokine production
B) Stimulation of immune response
C) Suppression of inflammatory pathways
D) Enhancement of prostaglandin synthesis
Which of the following is a common complication of diabetes mellitus?
A) Osteoporosis
B) Peripheral neuropathy
C) Liver cirrhosis
D) Hyperthyroidism
What is the hallmark of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
A) Asthma attacks
B) Progressive airflow limitation
C) Acute bronchospasm
D) Intermittent cough
In heart failure, which compensatory mechanism is primarily activated to maintain cardiac
output?
A) Decreased heart rate
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, B) Activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS)
C) Increased vascular resistance
D) Decreased blood volume
What is the most common cause of secondary hypertension?
A) Anxiety
B) Kidney disease
C) Obesity
D) High salt intake
Which pathological process is responsible for the development of atherosclerosis?
A) Lipid accumulation and plaque formation in arterial walls
B) Inflammation of lung tissue
C) Autoimmune attack on synovial joints
D) Fibrosis of liver tissue
What is the primary role of the hypothalamus in the endocrine system?
A) To produce insulin
B) To regulate hormone release from the pituitary gland
C) To stimulate the adrenal cortex
D) To secrete thyroid hormones
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