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Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology – 2nd Edition by Nancy Tkacs (All Chapters 1–17) Comprehensive Test Bank for Exam Preparation

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This document is a complete test bank for Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology, 2nd Edition by Nancy Tkacs, covering all chapters from foundational concepts to endocrine, cardiovascular, immune, neoplastic, and infectious processes. It includes extensive multiple-choice questions with correct answers, designed to reinforce advanced pathophysiology concepts and clinical reasoning. The material is well suited for graduate nursing students, advanced practice nursing programs, and exam preparation aligned with advanced physiology and pathophysiology curricula.

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Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology,
2nd Edition, By Nancy Tkacs,
All Chapters 1-17


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TEST BANK
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,TABLE OF CONTENT


Chapter 1 The Foundational Concepts of Clinical Practice

Chapter 2 Chemical and Biochemical Foundations

Chapter 3 Molecular Biology, Genetics, and Genetic Diseases

Chapter 4 Cell Physiology and Pathophysiology

Chapter 5 Infectious Diseasey
Chapter 6 The Immune System and Leukocyte Function
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Chapter 7 Neoplasia g
Chapter 8 Blood and Clotting a
Chapter 9 Circulation

Chapter 10 Heart
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Chapter 11 Lungs

Chapter 12 Kidneys

Chapter 13 Gastrointestinal Tract

Chapter 14 Liver

Chapter 15 Nervous System

Chapter 16 Musculoskeletal System

Chapter 17 Endocrine System

,Chapter 1. THE FOUNDATIONAL CONCEPTS OF
CLINICALPRACTICE


1. The characteristic, localized cardinal signs of acute inflammation
include:
A) fever.

B) fatigue.
C) redness.

D) granuloma.
y
2. The vascular, hemodynamic stage of acute inflammation is
g
initiated by momentary vasoconstriction followed by vasodilation
that causes localized:
A) bleeding.
g
B) congestion.
C) pale skin.
a
D) coolness.
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3. The cellular stage of acute inflammation is marked by the
movement of leukocytes into the area. Which of the following
cells arrives early in great numbers?
A) Basophils

B) Lymphocytes
C) Neutrophils
D) Platelets

, 4. The phagocytosis process involves three distinct steps. What is
the initial step in the process?
A) Engulfment
B) Intracellular killing

C) Antigen margination
D) Recognition and adherence


5. Which of the following mediators of inflammation causes increased
capillary permeability and pain?
A) Serotonin y
B) Histamine

C) Bradykinin
D)
g
Nitric oxide g
6. Inflammatory exudates are a combination of several types.
a
Which of the following exudates is composed of enmeshed
necrotic cells?
A)
B)
Serous
Fibrinous
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C) Suppurative
D) Membranous


7. The acute-phase systemic response usually begins within hours of
the onset of inflammation and includes:
A) fever and lethargy.
B) decreased C-reactive protein.
C) positive nitrogen balance.

D) low erythrocyte sedimentation rate.


8. In contrast to acute inflammation, chronic inflammation is
characterized by which of the following phenomena?

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