ADVANCED PATHO FINAL EXAM
2027 WITH 230 QUESTIONS AND
EXPERT-VERIFIED CORRECT
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A father brought his son to the emergency room because he has a painful erection
that is not abating. His son has sickle cell anemia. He is diagnosed with priapism.
How does sickle cell lead to priapism? - ANSWER-The sickled red blood cells get
trapped in the penis.
Erectile dysfunction can be an early warning sign of: - ANSWER-cardiovascular
disease
Human chorionic gonadotropin is generally detected in some pregnancy tests, and
a positive result reflects pregnancy. What is the purpose of this hormone during
pregnancy? - ANSWER-It stimulates corpus luteum to produce estrogen and
progesterone.
,A 3-week-old male infant is brought to the ER with projectile vomiting and
irritability. The mother said that he seems to be hungry a lot but vomits after, and it
has gotten worse over 2-3 days. She also notes he is constipated. The most likely
diagnosis is: - ANSWER-pyloric stenosis.
Clinical manifestations of new onset, uncomplicated gastroesophageal reflux
disease include: - ANSWER-heartburn and sour taste in mouth.
A man is seropositive for viral hepatitis type D, which means - ANSWER-he has a
coinfection with viral hepatitis type B.
An incoherent female patient with a history of hypothyroidism is brought to the
emergency department by the rescue squad. Physical and laboratory findings reveal
hypothermia, hypoventilation, respiratory acidosis, bradycardia, hypotension, and
nonpitting edema of the face and pretibial area. Knowing that these findings
suggest severe hypothyroidism, emergency action is taken to prevent the potential
complication of: - ANSWER-myxedema coma.
A 50-year-old man is complaining of paresthesias in his hands and feet. He has
noted over the years that his hands have gotten larger. On physical exam, he is
noted to have a very deep voice, and his forehead and jaw protrude. His hands and
feet are large. Acromegaly is suspected. What other manifestation could occur with
acromegaly that is one of the primary causes of death? - ANSWER-
Cardiomyopathy
When serum glucose levels increase, what are the normal physiologic responses? -
ANSWER-Glucagon release is inhibited, and insulin is released.
A woman is diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia. Where would her pain be
located? - ANSWER-Cheek and mandibular area
, A patient reports that he senses that he is detached from society. His family reports
he doesn't seem to enjoy many experiences. These symptoms are a description of: -
ANSWER-anhedonia.
Which of the following neurologic disorders is characterized by cortical nerve cell
processes that have become twisted and dilated? - ANSWER-Alzheimer disease
Which of the following statements by a patient with osteoarthritis indicates that the
patient understands how to slow the progression of the disease? - ANSWER-I will
start water aerobics 3 times a week.
Changes that occur in the cartilage as a result of aging includes: - ANSWER-
decreased water content.
Which of the following statements describes osteoprotegerin (OPG)? - ANSWER-
It acts as a RANKL receptor decoy.
Which of the following lesions are generally found in fair-skinned individuals and
are considered precursors to squamous cell carcinoma? - ANSWER-Actinic
keratosis
Which cells of the dermis release histamine? A - ANSWER-Mast cells
A 60-year-old man is diagnosed with seborrheic keratosis. These lesions are: -
ANSWER-smooth or warty and benign.
An infection around the base or sides of the nail is termed: - ANSWER-
paronychia.
2027 WITH 230 QUESTIONS AND
EXPERT-VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED
A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
A father brought his son to the emergency room because he has a painful erection
that is not abating. His son has sickle cell anemia. He is diagnosed with priapism.
How does sickle cell lead to priapism? - ANSWER-The sickled red blood cells get
trapped in the penis.
Erectile dysfunction can be an early warning sign of: - ANSWER-cardiovascular
disease
Human chorionic gonadotropin is generally detected in some pregnancy tests, and
a positive result reflects pregnancy. What is the purpose of this hormone during
pregnancy? - ANSWER-It stimulates corpus luteum to produce estrogen and
progesterone.
,A 3-week-old male infant is brought to the ER with projectile vomiting and
irritability. The mother said that he seems to be hungry a lot but vomits after, and it
has gotten worse over 2-3 days. She also notes he is constipated. The most likely
diagnosis is: - ANSWER-pyloric stenosis.
Clinical manifestations of new onset, uncomplicated gastroesophageal reflux
disease include: - ANSWER-heartburn and sour taste in mouth.
A man is seropositive for viral hepatitis type D, which means - ANSWER-he has a
coinfection with viral hepatitis type B.
An incoherent female patient with a history of hypothyroidism is brought to the
emergency department by the rescue squad. Physical and laboratory findings reveal
hypothermia, hypoventilation, respiratory acidosis, bradycardia, hypotension, and
nonpitting edema of the face and pretibial area. Knowing that these findings
suggest severe hypothyroidism, emergency action is taken to prevent the potential
complication of: - ANSWER-myxedema coma.
A 50-year-old man is complaining of paresthesias in his hands and feet. He has
noted over the years that his hands have gotten larger. On physical exam, he is
noted to have a very deep voice, and his forehead and jaw protrude. His hands and
feet are large. Acromegaly is suspected. What other manifestation could occur with
acromegaly that is one of the primary causes of death? - ANSWER-
Cardiomyopathy
When serum glucose levels increase, what are the normal physiologic responses? -
ANSWER-Glucagon release is inhibited, and insulin is released.
A woman is diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia. Where would her pain be
located? - ANSWER-Cheek and mandibular area
, A patient reports that he senses that he is detached from society. His family reports
he doesn't seem to enjoy many experiences. These symptoms are a description of: -
ANSWER-anhedonia.
Which of the following neurologic disorders is characterized by cortical nerve cell
processes that have become twisted and dilated? - ANSWER-Alzheimer disease
Which of the following statements by a patient with osteoarthritis indicates that the
patient understands how to slow the progression of the disease? - ANSWER-I will
start water aerobics 3 times a week.
Changes that occur in the cartilage as a result of aging includes: - ANSWER-
decreased water content.
Which of the following statements describes osteoprotegerin (OPG)? - ANSWER-
It acts as a RANKL receptor decoy.
Which of the following lesions are generally found in fair-skinned individuals and
are considered precursors to squamous cell carcinoma? - ANSWER-Actinic
keratosis
Which cells of the dermis release histamine? A - ANSWER-Mast cells
A 60-year-old man is diagnosed with seborrheic keratosis. These lesions are: -
ANSWER-smooth or warty and benign.
An infection around the base or sides of the nail is termed: - ANSWER-
paronychia.
