WCU PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL EXAM
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the most common physiologic abnormality found in
patients with renal stone is Correct Answer hypercalcemia
in abdominal disorders, the location of referred pain felt by
the patient is usually Correct Answer in the same
dermatome as the source
what stage is defined by "flight or flight"? Correct Answer
alarm
which statement regarding chronic myeloid leukemia is a
true statement? Correct Answer affected persons carry the
Philadelphia chromosome
which is a characteristic of intrinsic (non-allergic) asthma?
Correct Answer attacks are often severe
the movement of nutrients and O2 as well as the removal
of metabolic wastes occurs in Correct Answer capillaries
a characteristic of benign prostatic hypertrophy includes
which of the following? Correct Answer hesitancy
weak urine flow
incomplete bladder emptying
,the chronic inflammatory lesions in the pancreas and
persistence of symptoms seen in chronic pancreatitis are
most frequently the complications of Correct Answer
alcohol consumption
current views about the target group and frequent of
screening for diabetes are based on concern for the high
prevalence in the adult population of Correct Answer
undiagnosed type 2 mellitus
a common radio logic diagnostic manifestation of fibrotic
restrictive disease is the appearance of Correct Answer a
honeycomb lung
which statement is true regarding osteoarthritis Correct
Answer progressive loss of articular cartilage
a patient reports a sensation of pressure within the vagina.
on examination, an anterior bulge is noted. this finding
supports a diagnosis of Correct Answer cystocele
which term best describes a condition that presents with
the symptoms of petechiae, easy bruising, bleeding gums,
occult hematuria, o retinal hemorrhages? Correct Answer
thrombocytopenia
which condition constitutes an emergency situation?
Correct Answer testicular torsion
,which diagnostic analysis is used to identify patients with
heart failure? Correct Answer BNP (B-type natriuretic
peptide)
Echocardiogram
Chest X-ray
heartburn is most likely the consequence of which of the
following? Correct Answer the backflow of gastric contents
into the esophagus
stimulation of the esophageal sensory nerve endings
an esophageal spasm
which is a risk factor for acute renal failure? Correct
Answer diabetes mellitus
atherosclerosis
advanced age
hypertension
the condition associated with hypoxemia as a result of
lung disease or living at high altitudes is called Correct
Answer secondary polycythemia
which term is used to describe an excess of red blood
cells? Correct Answer polycythemia
which cell is from myeloid lineage? Correct Answer
platelets monocytes granulocytes
an infection of the renal pelvis and interstitium is known as
Correct Answer pyelonephritis
, which term means cause of the disease? Correct Answer
etiology
what is responsible for producing rheumatoid factor
antibodies? Correct Answer b cells
which is a modifiable risk factor for prevention of
atherosclerosis Correct Answer smoking
restoration of effective function is the goal of which level of
prevention? Correct Answer tertiary
A 39-year-old patient who has been taking a specific
antibiotic for years without problems develops tachycardia,
lowered blood pressure, wheezing, and urticaria when
given this antibiotic in the clinic. The most likely
explanation for this occurrence is that the patient Correct
Answer is experiencing and anaphylactic hypersensitivity
reaction to the antibiotics
which is true about cancer? Correct Answer
undifferentiated cell count
malignant tumors
which is required for red blood cell reproduction? Correct
Answer iron
folate
vitamin b12
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