NURS6202 Advanced
Pathophysiology & AGPCNP Board
Review: Practice Questions with
Answers
Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance
• A nurse is reviewing lab reports. The nurse recalls blood
plasma is located in which of the following fluid
compartments?
o Answer: Intravascular fluid
• Water movement between the ICF and ECF compartments is
determined by:
o Answer: osmotic forces
• A 70-year-old male with chronic renal failure presents with
edema. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this
condition?
o Answer: Increased capillary hydrostatic pressure
• Secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is stimulated by:
o Answer: increased plasma osmolality
Hematology
• While reviewing lab results, the nurse recalls the most
abundant cells in the blood are:
o Answer: erythrocytes
• A nurse recalls that monocytes are blood cells that mature
(differentiate) into:
o Answer: Macrophages
, • A newborn is diagnosed with congenital intrinsic factor
deficiency. Which of the following types of anemia will the
nurse see documented on the chart?
o Answer: pernicious anemia
Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems
• Which of the following is most associated with aortic
dissection?
o Answer: B. Marfan syndrome
• In chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which of the
following is most accurate?
o Answer: C. It includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema
[citation:5, 9]
• A patient with chronic bronchitis typically presents with:
o Answer: B. Productive cough for ≥3 months in 2 consecutive
years
Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
• Which of the following best describes the pathophysiology of
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
o Answer: B. Autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells
• Which of the following best describes the pathophysiology of
gout?
o Answer: C. Accumulation of monosodium urate crystals in
joints
• A hallmark of Graves’ disease is:
o Answer: B. Hyperthyroidism and exophthalmos
Immunology and Hypersensitivity
• What type of hypersensitivity reaction is involved in
anaphylaxis?
o Answer: A. Type I [citation:5, 9]
• Which immune cells are primarily responsible for producing
antibodies?
Pathophysiology & AGPCNP Board
Review: Practice Questions with
Answers
Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance
• A nurse is reviewing lab reports. The nurse recalls blood
plasma is located in which of the following fluid
compartments?
o Answer: Intravascular fluid
• Water movement between the ICF and ECF compartments is
determined by:
o Answer: osmotic forces
• A 70-year-old male with chronic renal failure presents with
edema. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this
condition?
o Answer: Increased capillary hydrostatic pressure
• Secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is stimulated by:
o Answer: increased plasma osmolality
Hematology
• While reviewing lab results, the nurse recalls the most
abundant cells in the blood are:
o Answer: erythrocytes
• A nurse recalls that monocytes are blood cells that mature
(differentiate) into:
o Answer: Macrophages
, • A newborn is diagnosed with congenital intrinsic factor
deficiency. Which of the following types of anemia will the
nurse see documented on the chart?
o Answer: pernicious anemia
Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems
• Which of the following is most associated with aortic
dissection?
o Answer: B. Marfan syndrome
• In chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which of the
following is most accurate?
o Answer: C. It includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema
[citation:5, 9]
• A patient with chronic bronchitis typically presents with:
o Answer: B. Productive cough for ≥3 months in 2 consecutive
years
Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
• Which of the following best describes the pathophysiology of
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
o Answer: B. Autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells
• Which of the following best describes the pathophysiology of
gout?
o Answer: C. Accumulation of monosodium urate crystals in
joints
• A hallmark of Graves’ disease is:
o Answer: B. Hyperthyroidism and exophthalmos
Immunology and Hypersensitivity
• What type of hypersensitivity reaction is involved in
anaphylaxis?
o Answer: A. Type I [citation:5, 9]
• Which immune cells are primarily responsible for producing
antibodies?
