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APEA NP MyQbank Pathophysiology Completed Questions with Rationales 2024 1. A 45 -year-old male with a history of hypertension presents with a sudden onset of severe chest pain radiating to the back. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? A) Acute myocardial infarction B) Aortic dissection C) Pulmonary embolism D) Pericarditis Correct Answer : B) Aortic dissection Rationale: The sudden onset of severe chest pain radiating to the back is characteristic of aortic dissection, a life -threatening condition that requires immediate attention. 2. A patient presents with dry cough, fever, and dyspnea. Chest X -ray shows bilateral interstitial infiltrates . Which pathophysiological process is most likely occurring in the lungs? A) Cardiogenic pulmonary edema B) Non -cardiogenic pulmonary edema C) Pulmonary embolism D) Pneumothorax Correct Answer : B) Non -cardiogenic pulmonary edema Rationale : The presence of bilateral interstitial infiltrates with the symptoms described is indicative of non -cardiogenic pulmonary edema, often associated with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). 3. A 60 -year-old female with type 2 diabetes mellitus comp lains of numbness and tingling in her feet. Which of the following is the most likely cause of her symptoms? A) Diabetic neuropathy B) Peripheral arterial disease C) Venous stasis D) Deep vein thrombosis Correct Answer : A) Diabetic neuropath y Rationale: Chronic hyperglycemia in diabetes mellitus can lead to diabetic neuropathy, which commonly presents as numbness and tingling in the extremities. 4. A patient is diagnosed with congestive heart failure. Which clinical manifestation is least likely to be observed? A) Orthopnea B) Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea C) Weight loss D) Peripheral edema Correct Answer : C) Weight loss Rationale: Weight loss is not a common manifestation of congestive heart failure; instead, fluid retent ion leading to weight gain is typically observed. 5. A 50 -year-old male presents with jaundice, dark urine, and pale stools. Liver function tests reveal elevated direct bilirubin. Which condition is most consistent with these findings? A) Hemolytic ane mia B) Hepatitis C) Cholestasis D) Cirrhosis Correct Answer : C) Cholestasis Rationale: The symptoms and lab findings suggest an obstruction of bile flow, known as cholestasis, rather than generalized liver inflammation or damage. 6. A patie nt with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) presents with increased shortness of breath and a productive cough. What is the most likely cause of this exacerbation? A) Asthma B) Pneumonia C) Pulmonary embolism D) Bronchitis Correct Answer : D) Bronchitis Rationale: Patients with COPD are prone to bronchitis, which can exacerbate their respiratory symptoms. 7. A 35 -year-old female presents with a butterfly rash on her face and joint pain. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

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