NUR 631 Final Exam 2026 | Advanced Pathophysiology |
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1. If a patient presents with fatigue, weight gain, and cold intolerance, what
condition might they be experiencing?
Anemia
Diabetes
Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism
2. Type II hypersensitivity reactions are antibody-mediated cytotoxic reactions
that results in:
Suppression of the target cells/ tissues
Proliferation of the target cells/ tissues
Killing of the antibody bound target cells/ tissues
3. Describe how small bowel obstruction affects the digestive process.
Small bowel obstruction disrupts the normal passage of food and
fluids through the intestines, leading to symptoms such as vomiting
and abdominal distension.
Small bowel obstruction only affects the colon, not the small intestine.
Small bowel obstruction enhances nutrient absorption in the
intestines.
Small bowel obstruction has no effect on the digestive process.
4. Your friend Mona has a 4-year-old sister named Tyra. She tells you that over
the weekend the mother of one of Tyra's friends called to say that her
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, daughter had the chicken pox (varicella-zoster virus). If Tyra develops
chicken pox, what type of immunity will she develop?
Naturally acquired active immunity
Artificially acquired passive immunity
Naturally acquired passive immunity
Artificially acquired active immunity
5. A patient on lithium therapy presents with symptoms of confusion and
tremors. What electrolyte imbalance should be investigated?
Calcium imbalance
Sodium imbalance
Magnesium imbalance
Potassium imbalance
6. Describe the significance of the master regulatory gene in cellular function.
The master regulatory gene is responsible for DNA replication.
The master regulatory gene is crucial as it oversees the expression
of other genes, ensuring proper cellular function and maintenance.
The master regulatory gene is involved in apoptosis and cell death.
The master regulatory gene only functions in immune responses.
7. In a clinical scenario, if a patient experiences hemolytic anemia due to a type
II hypersensitivity reaction, what underlying mechanism is likely occurring at
the cellular level?
Antibodies are promoting the healing of red blood cells.
Antibodies are enhancing the production of red blood cells.
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, Antibodies are targeting and destroying red blood cells.
Antibodies are preventing the formation of red blood cells.
8. If a patient is diagnosed with a bacterial infection caused by a toxin-
producing organism, what implications does the presence of exotoxins have
for treatment?
Treatment will focus solely on pain management without addressing
the toxins.
Treatment will involve only surgical removal of infected tissues.
Treatment will not be necessary as exotoxins are harmless.
Treatment may require the use of antitoxins or antibiotics to
neutralize the effects of the exotoxins.
9. If a patient has low levels of osteocalcin, what potential impact could this
have on their bone health?
Enhanced immune response
Improved hormone regulation
Increased bone density
Impaired bone formation
10. What is a common symptom shared by both allergic contact dermatitis and
stasis dermatitis?
Nausea
Fever
Inflammation
Headache
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, 11. Describe the implications of untreated pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) on a
woman's reproductive health.
Untreated PID can lead to serious complications such as infertility
and chronic pelvic pain.
PID only affects the urinary system.
PID can be easily cured without treatment.
Untreated PID has no significant impact on reproductive health.
12. If a patient has a PR interval of 250 milliseconds, what might this indicate
about their cardiac health?
It suggests normal conduction through the heart.
It suggests ventricular hypertrophy.
It indicates a rapid heart rate.
It may indicate a first-degree AV block.
13. What is the name of the glycoprotein that facilitates the movement of
hormones and metabolites for bone cell formation?
Osteocalcin
Elastin
Collagen
Keratin
14. Describe the consequences of a defect in the arachnoid villi on
cerebrospinal fluid dynamics.
A defect would have no significant impact on cerebrospinal fluid
dynamics.
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Latest Update | Questions & Answers | Graded A+
1. If a patient presents with fatigue, weight gain, and cold intolerance, what
condition might they be experiencing?
Anemia
Diabetes
Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism
2. Type II hypersensitivity reactions are antibody-mediated cytotoxic reactions
that results in:
Suppression of the target cells/ tissues
Proliferation of the target cells/ tissues
Killing of the antibody bound target cells/ tissues
3. Describe how small bowel obstruction affects the digestive process.
Small bowel obstruction disrupts the normal passage of food and
fluids through the intestines, leading to symptoms such as vomiting
and abdominal distension.
Small bowel obstruction only affects the colon, not the small intestine.
Small bowel obstruction enhances nutrient absorption in the
intestines.
Small bowel obstruction has no effect on the digestive process.
4. Your friend Mona has a 4-year-old sister named Tyra. She tells you that over
the weekend the mother of one of Tyra's friends called to say that her
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, daughter had the chicken pox (varicella-zoster virus). If Tyra develops
chicken pox, what type of immunity will she develop?
Naturally acquired active immunity
Artificially acquired passive immunity
Naturally acquired passive immunity
Artificially acquired active immunity
5. A patient on lithium therapy presents with symptoms of confusion and
tremors. What electrolyte imbalance should be investigated?
Calcium imbalance
Sodium imbalance
Magnesium imbalance
Potassium imbalance
6. Describe the significance of the master regulatory gene in cellular function.
The master regulatory gene is responsible for DNA replication.
The master regulatory gene is crucial as it oversees the expression
of other genes, ensuring proper cellular function and maintenance.
The master regulatory gene is involved in apoptosis and cell death.
The master regulatory gene only functions in immune responses.
7. In a clinical scenario, if a patient experiences hemolytic anemia due to a type
II hypersensitivity reaction, what underlying mechanism is likely occurring at
the cellular level?
Antibodies are promoting the healing of red blood cells.
Antibodies are enhancing the production of red blood cells.
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, Antibodies are targeting and destroying red blood cells.
Antibodies are preventing the formation of red blood cells.
8. If a patient is diagnosed with a bacterial infection caused by a toxin-
producing organism, what implications does the presence of exotoxins have
for treatment?
Treatment will focus solely on pain management without addressing
the toxins.
Treatment will involve only surgical removal of infected tissues.
Treatment will not be necessary as exotoxins are harmless.
Treatment may require the use of antitoxins or antibiotics to
neutralize the effects of the exotoxins.
9. If a patient has low levels of osteocalcin, what potential impact could this
have on their bone health?
Enhanced immune response
Improved hormone regulation
Increased bone density
Impaired bone formation
10. What is a common symptom shared by both allergic contact dermatitis and
stasis dermatitis?
Nausea
Fever
Inflammation
Headache
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, 11. Describe the implications of untreated pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) on a
woman's reproductive health.
Untreated PID can lead to serious complications such as infertility
and chronic pelvic pain.
PID only affects the urinary system.
PID can be easily cured without treatment.
Untreated PID has no significant impact on reproductive health.
12. If a patient has a PR interval of 250 milliseconds, what might this indicate
about their cardiac health?
It suggests normal conduction through the heart.
It suggests ventricular hypertrophy.
It indicates a rapid heart rate.
It may indicate a first-degree AV block.
13. What is the name of the glycoprotein that facilitates the movement of
hormones and metabolites for bone cell formation?
Osteocalcin
Elastin
Collagen
Keratin
14. Describe the consequences of a defect in the arachnoid villi on
cerebrospinal fluid dynamics.
A defect would have no significant impact on cerebrospinal fluid
dynamics.
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