RASMUSSEN PATHO EXAM 2 WITH WELL-
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS||
GUARANTEED PASS|| LATEST VERSION 2026
What is Hashimoto's thyroiditis caused by ? - ANSWER--Hypothyroidism
-autoimmune destruction of thyroid gland
What is a rare complication of hypothyroidism and how is it diagnosed? -
ANSWER-myxedema coma/crisis
-Serum thyroid hormone will be decreased and TSH level will be elevated
What are manifestation of Hypothyroidism? - ANSWER-Fatigue, sluggishness,
pale & dry skin, constipation, facial edema
What is a rare complications of Hyperthyroidism that is considered an
emergency? - ANSWER-thyroid storm (thyrotoxicosis)EMERGENCY
parathroid hormone - ANSWER-Hormone produced and secreted by the
parathyroid glands directly into the blood to regulate calcium and phosphorus
levels.
Hypoparathyroid clinical manifestation? - ANSWER-<Ca+
>Phos
-muscle cramp
-chvostek/trousseau
,Hyperparathyroidism clinical manifestation - ANSWER->Ca+
<Phos
-may be asymptomatic
What hormone that acts opposite to PTH? - ANSWER-Calcitonin
Addison's disease - ANSWER-low cortisol
-low aldosterone
-bronze pigment to skin
-weight loss
Cushing's syndrome - ANSWER-high cortisol
high aldosterone
-moon face
-buffalo hump
-thin skin
-weight gain
What is Pheochromocytoma? - ANSWER-a benign tumor of the adrenal
medulla that causes the gland to produce excess EPINEPHRINE
What organism causes cervical cancer? - ANSWER-Human papillomavirus or
(HPV).
How can cervical cancer be detected? - ANSWER-Pap test
-By evaluating cervical cells
, What is the leading cause of death from genital cancer in females? - ANSWER-
Ovarian Cancer
60-80 years of age
What is the most common form of cancer in women aged 25-75, also is the
second leading cause of death in U.S women? - ANSWER-Breast cancer
What are manifestations of breast cancer? - ANSWER--Nipple retraction
(newly inverted)
-Dimpling in the skin
-Painless, hard, poorly moveable lump
Breast mass
Retraction
Edema
Axillary mass
Scaly nipple
Tender breast
HSV-2 transmission - ANSWER--Systemic
-Genital herpes
-genital, anal, perianal
-both type 1 and 2 procuse self limiting initial infection
HSV-1 transmission - ANSWER-Systemic
-cold sores
-above the waist (oral, lips, eyes, epidermis)
-can be sexually transmitted
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS||
GUARANTEED PASS|| LATEST VERSION 2026
What is Hashimoto's thyroiditis caused by ? - ANSWER--Hypothyroidism
-autoimmune destruction of thyroid gland
What is a rare complication of hypothyroidism and how is it diagnosed? -
ANSWER-myxedema coma/crisis
-Serum thyroid hormone will be decreased and TSH level will be elevated
What are manifestation of Hypothyroidism? - ANSWER-Fatigue, sluggishness,
pale & dry skin, constipation, facial edema
What is a rare complications of Hyperthyroidism that is considered an
emergency? - ANSWER-thyroid storm (thyrotoxicosis)EMERGENCY
parathroid hormone - ANSWER-Hormone produced and secreted by the
parathyroid glands directly into the blood to regulate calcium and phosphorus
levels.
Hypoparathyroid clinical manifestation? - ANSWER-<Ca+
>Phos
-muscle cramp
-chvostek/trousseau
,Hyperparathyroidism clinical manifestation - ANSWER->Ca+
<Phos
-may be asymptomatic
What hormone that acts opposite to PTH? - ANSWER-Calcitonin
Addison's disease - ANSWER-low cortisol
-low aldosterone
-bronze pigment to skin
-weight loss
Cushing's syndrome - ANSWER-high cortisol
high aldosterone
-moon face
-buffalo hump
-thin skin
-weight gain
What is Pheochromocytoma? - ANSWER-a benign tumor of the adrenal
medulla that causes the gland to produce excess EPINEPHRINE
What organism causes cervical cancer? - ANSWER-Human papillomavirus or
(HPV).
How can cervical cancer be detected? - ANSWER-Pap test
-By evaluating cervical cells
, What is the leading cause of death from genital cancer in females? - ANSWER-
Ovarian Cancer
60-80 years of age
What is the most common form of cancer in women aged 25-75, also is the
second leading cause of death in U.S women? - ANSWER-Breast cancer
What are manifestations of breast cancer? - ANSWER--Nipple retraction
(newly inverted)
-Dimpling in the skin
-Painless, hard, poorly moveable lump
Breast mass
Retraction
Edema
Axillary mass
Scaly nipple
Tender breast
HSV-2 transmission - ANSWER--Systemic
-Genital herpes
-genital, anal, perianal
-both type 1 and 2 procuse self limiting initial infection
HSV-1 transmission - ANSWER-Systemic
-cold sores
-above the waist (oral, lips, eyes, epidermis)
-can be sexually transmitted
