Exam 1: NUR2063/ NUR 2063 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Pathophysiology | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| All Modules | 100% Correct| A Grade - Rasmussen

Exam 1: NUR2063/ NUR 2063 (New 2024/
2025 Update) Pathophysiology | Complete
Guide with Questions and Verified Answers|
All Modules | 100% Correct| A Grade -
Rasmussen

QUESTION
Erythema of the skin is the result of what?

Answer:
Release of histamine



QUESTION
Autoimmune disease

Answer:
failure of the immune system to distinguish "self" from
"non-self"




QUESTION
Rheumatoid arthritis

Answer:
systemic, autoimmune condition involving multiple joints that results from excessive immune
response



QUESTION
When is the typical onset of Rheumatoid arthritis

Answer:

,between 35 and 45 years of age



QUESTION
Scleroderma

Answer:
autoimmune disease affecting the skin and other organs of the body where there are massive
deposits of collagen with fibrosis



QUESTION
massive deposits of collagen with fibrosis is a characteristic of what autoimmune disease?

Answer:
Scleroderma



QUESTION
Passive immunity

Answer:
the transfer of antibodies from mom to baby



QUESTION
What type of immunity is provided by a vaccination?

Answer:
Artificially acquired active immunity



QUESTION
What plays a role in cell-mediated immunity and production of im- munoglobulins?

Answer:
Lymphocytes

, QUESTION
What cell produces immunoglobulins?

Answer:
B lymphocytes



QUESTION
What are the two types of lymphocytes?

Answer:
B and T lymphocytes



QUESTION
Leukocytosis

Answer:
increased number of WBC in the blood



QUESTION
What is an early common symptom of cancer?

Answer:
fatigue



QUESTION
What is the goal of most systemic cancer treatments?

Answer:
to kill rapidly dividing cells



QUESTION