ADV. PATHO FINAL EXAM 100% CORRECT

Question 1. Which cells function to maintain bone matrix? Selected Answer: Osteocytes. 1 out of 1 point. Question 2. Prenatal exposure to diethylstilbestrol (DES) can result in which type of cancer? Selected Answer: Vaginal cancer. Question 3. Which statement by the professor best describes acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)? Selected Answer: A pulmonary disease characterized by severe hypoxemia, decreased pulmonary compliance, and the presence of bilateral infiltrates on chest x-ray imaging. 1 out of 1 point. Question 4. In infectious mononucleosis (IM), what does the Monospot test detect? Selected Answer: Immunoglobulin M (IgM). 1 out of 1 point. Question 5. A patient has been hospitalized for a large deep vein thrombosis and states he is the third person in his family to have this condition in the last 2 years. What response by the healthcare professional is most appropriate? Selected Answer: We can test your blood for factor V Leiden. 1 out of 1 point. Question 6. The healthcare professor states that a patient has reached pain tolerance. What further information from the professor is most accurate? Selected Answer The patient cannot endure a higher level of pain intensity at this point. 1 out of 1 point. Question 7. A healthcare professional is teaching a community group about inherited disorders. What pattern of inheritance does the professional describe for sickle cell disease? Selected Answer: Inherited autosomal recessive disorder. 1 out of 1 point. Question 8. What is the link between major depression and cortisol secretion? Selected Answer: Individuals with depression show that persistently elevated plasma cortisol levels can result in inflammation that is believed to trigger depression. 1 out of 1 point. Question 9. A healthcare professional is planning a community event to reduce risk of cerebrovascular accident (CVA) in high-risk groups. Which group would the professional target as the priority? Selected Answer: Hypertension. 1 out of 1 point. Question 10. A woman has been diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome but is confused because her pelvic ultrasound (US) was read as normal and did not show cysts. What response by the health care professional is most appropriate? Selected Answer: You do not need to have cysts on your ovaries to have this condition. 1 out of 1 point. Question 11. A child has iron deficiency anemia. In addition to iron supplements, what else does the healthcare professional educate the parents on giving the child? Selected Answer: Vitamin C. 1 out of 1 point. Question 12. A person has been diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) that is positive for the Philadelphia chromosome. What statement by the healthcare professional is most appropriate? Selected Answer: We are planning to get your disease in remission, but it will be hard. 1 out of 1 point. Question 13. Cystic fibrosis is characterized by which symptom? Selected Answer: Excessive mucus production. 1 out of 1 point. This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :58:10 GMT -06:00 Question 14. A patient has primary immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) and is hospitalized after a bleeding episode. What treatment does the healthcare provider anticipate being ordered for this patient? Selected Answer: Infusion of IVIG. 1 out of 1 point. Question 15. A hospitalized patient's lab work is as follows: WBC 2000, bands 14.8%, and segmented neutrophils 5. The healthcare professional calculates the patient's absolute neutrophil count (ANC). What action does the professional take next? Selected Answer: Implements protocols to prevent life threatening infections. 1 out of 1 point. Question 16. A patient has been diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) and asks the healthcare professional to describe it. What description by the professional is most accurate? Selected Answer. ALL is a progressive neoplasm defined by the presence of greater than 30% er: lymphoblasts in the bone marrow or blood. 1 out of 1 point. Question 17. A healthcare professional is discussing breast feeding with a pregnant woman. Which beneficial substance does the professional tell the mother is found in breast milk? Selected Answer: IgA. 1 out of 1 point. Question 18. Clinical manifestations that include irregular or heavy bleeding, the passage of large clots, and the depletion of iron stores support which diagnosis? Selected Answer: Abnormal uterine bleeding. 1 out of 1 point. Question 19. What is the consequence of a splenectomy? Selected Answer: The number of defective cells in circulation increases. 1 out of 1 point. Question 20. What congenital malformation is commonly linked to acute leukemia in children? Selected Answer: Down syndrome. 1 out of 1 point.