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WCU PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (MIDTERM) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024
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WCU PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (MIDTERM)Function of the circulatory system - ANSWERS--Transport
-Protection
-Regulation
-Delivers O2 and nutrients to cells and takes waste away
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulations - ANSWERS-Abnormal blood clotting in
small vessels throughout the body that cuts off the supply of oxygen to distal
tissues, resulting in damage to body organs
Venous vs. Arterial Occlusion - ANSWERS-Venous- often the result of thrombosis
(when blood clot forms inside a blood vessel)
Arterial- most commonly caused by artherosclerosis (accumulation of fatty
deposits inside a blood vessel)
Thrombosis vs. Embolism - ANSWERS-Thrombosis- formation of a blood clot,
known as thrombus, within a blood vessel.
Embolism- obstruction of an artery, typically by a clot of blood or an air bubble.
Peripheral edema is a result of - ANSWERS-Venous thrombosis
,Atheroscelrosis - ANSWERS-Hardening and narrowing of the arteries due to
buildup of cholesterol plaques on their inner walls.
DVT (deep vein thrombosis) vs Varicose veins - ANSWERS-Deep vein thrombosis-
occurs when a blood clot forms in a vein deep inside your body.
Varicose vein- swollen, twisted veins that lie just under the skin and usually occur
in the legs.
Primary hypertension - ANSWERS-Also called "essential". When we do not know
the cause of the HTN. 3 types: Isolated systolic hypertension (systolic BP is greater
or equal to 140mmHg while diastolic pressure remains under 90 mmHg), Isolated
diastolic hypertension (diastolic pressure is greater or equal to 90mmHg while
systolic pressure remains under 140mmHg), and combined systolic and diastolic
hypertension (most common diagnosis, both systolic and diastolic exceed
prehypertension levels).
Secondary hypertension - ANSWERS-Hypertension attributed to a specific
identifiable pathology or condition. Usually in infants and children - renal disease
and coarctation of the aorta (aortic narrowing). Also can be from obstructive
sleep apnea (snoring).
A common cause of heart failure is which of the following? (Select all that apply. -
ANSWERS--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 - ANSWERS-latrogenic
COPD type A is referred to as: - ANSWERS-Emphysema
A heart that has to pump harder in order to effectively circulate blood is likely to
undergo which type of cellular adaptation? - ANSWERS-Hypertrophy
Which pathogenetic change is associated with acute bronchitis? (Select all that
apply.) - ANSWERS--Swelling from exudation of fluid
-Loss of ciliary function
-Inflamed airways
Which is true regarding hemophilia A? - ANSWERS-It is caused by factor VII
deficiency.
Which is a malignant disorder of mature antibody-secreting B lymphocytes or
plasma cells? - ANSWERS-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.) -
ANSWERS--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 - ANSWERS-Thrombus Formation
Which offers the best prognosis for the cure of cancer? - ANSWERS-Early
Detection
Which statement is true regarding thalassemia? - ANSWERS-It is a deficiency of
one or more polypeptide chains.
Which is required for red blood cell production? (Select all that apply.) -
ANSWERS--Iron
-Folate
-Vitamin B12
Abnormal new cellular growth is referred to as - ANSWERS-Neoplasia
How many liters of blood are circulating in the human body at any one time? -
ANSWERS-4-6l
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