PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM – VERIFIED QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS FOR AN A GRADE
1. What are two pulmonary causes leading to respiratory acidosis?
a. Asthma and shortness of breath
b. Hyperventilation and fever
c. Cystic fibrosis and hypoventilation
d. Anemia and pain
*Answer√√ c. Cystic fibrosis and hypoventilation
2. Which issue would a child with Neurobehavioral Disorder
Associated with Prenatal Alcohol Experts (HD-PAE) exhibit?
a. Nearsightedness
b. Trouble planning
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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM – VERIFIED QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS FOR AN A GRADE
c. Frequent nausea
d. Helpfulness
*Answer√√ b. Trouble planning
3. Which sign is associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
(ALS)?
a. Impaired mental flexibility
b. Blurred vision
c. Head drop
d. Slowed thought processing
*Answer√√ c. Head drop
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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM – VERIFIED QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS FOR AN A GRADE
4. Which classification of drugs can trigger hemolytic anemia?
a. Nitrates
b. Diuretics
c. Cephalosporins
d. CNS stimulants
*Answer√√ c. Cephalosporins
5. A patient records documents headaches with memory defects.
The patient's color and temperature are unusual, and the patient
reports pain at night. Which condition is described?
a. Angina pectoris
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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM – VERIFIED QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS FOR AN A GRADE
b. Atherosclerosis
c. Myocardial infarction
d. Thrombophlebitis
*Answer√√ d. Thrombophlebitis
6. Which condition is caused by Adenovirus?
a. Mononucleosis