MSN 570 (Advanced Pathophysiology)
WEEK 2 QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
SOLUTIONS AND RATED A.
Which of the following mechanisms is the most likely cause of acute
respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)?
damaged alveolar-capillary membrane
Which of the following pathogens is most likely associated with Atypical
Pneumonia?
mycoplasma pneumoniae, chlamydia pneumoniae, legionella pneumophila,
adenovirus, RSV, CMV, Influenza,
What is the optimal blood pressure (BP) for healthy patients over 60 years
old?
150/90
During your assessment of a patient with suspected pulmonary embolism,
which of the following is most likely to be seen?
sob, tachypnea, pleuritic chest pain, hemoptysis (coughing blood), hypoxemia,
sudden death
A patient with influenza would most likely have which of the following signs
or symptoms?
high fever, cough, headache, muscle aches, chills,
During your assessment of a patient with a myocardial infarction, which of
the following is most likely to be seen?
, substernal chest pain, crushing or dull sensation, arm-jaw-neck pain, >20
minutes, unrelieved by nitro, palpations, diaphoresis, sob, impending doom,
nausea/vomiting,
Which of the following is a characteristic most likely associated with
myoglobin?
peak elevation 24 hours after infarction, related to muscle injury
Which of the following parts of an ECG correlates with ventricular
depolarization?
measured by QRS complex
Which of the following medications is best indicated for the treatment of
Influenza?
Zanamivir (Relenza), Oseltamivir (Tamiflu)
The primary defect seen in cystic fibrosis most likely leads to which of the
following subsequent problems?
decreased chloride secrection
Which of the following is most likely an intervention associated with
pneumonia?
humidified oxygen, deep breathing exercises, position of comfort, increase
fluid intake, manage fever,
Which of the following pathological descriptions is most likely the result of
cystic fibrosis?
autosomal recessive, CFTR chromosome 7, CL-channel defect, decreased
chloride secretion, increased NA and water reabsorption, increased NA and CL
in sweat, and dehydration of mucous layers
WEEK 2 QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
SOLUTIONS AND RATED A.
Which of the following mechanisms is the most likely cause of acute
respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)?
damaged alveolar-capillary membrane
Which of the following pathogens is most likely associated with Atypical
Pneumonia?
mycoplasma pneumoniae, chlamydia pneumoniae, legionella pneumophila,
adenovirus, RSV, CMV, Influenza,
What is the optimal blood pressure (BP) for healthy patients over 60 years
old?
150/90
During your assessment of a patient with suspected pulmonary embolism,
which of the following is most likely to be seen?
sob, tachypnea, pleuritic chest pain, hemoptysis (coughing blood), hypoxemia,
sudden death
A patient with influenza would most likely have which of the following signs
or symptoms?
high fever, cough, headache, muscle aches, chills,
During your assessment of a patient with a myocardial infarction, which of
the following is most likely to be seen?
, substernal chest pain, crushing or dull sensation, arm-jaw-neck pain, >20
minutes, unrelieved by nitro, palpations, diaphoresis, sob, impending doom,
nausea/vomiting,
Which of the following is a characteristic most likely associated with
myoglobin?
peak elevation 24 hours after infarction, related to muscle injury
Which of the following parts of an ECG correlates with ventricular
depolarization?
measured by QRS complex
Which of the following medications is best indicated for the treatment of
Influenza?
Zanamivir (Relenza), Oseltamivir (Tamiflu)
The primary defect seen in cystic fibrosis most likely leads to which of the
following subsequent problems?
decreased chloride secrection
Which of the following is most likely an intervention associated with
pneumonia?
humidified oxygen, deep breathing exercises, position of comfort, increase
fluid intake, manage fever,
Which of the following pathological descriptions is most likely the result of
cystic fibrosis?
autosomal recessive, CFTR chromosome 7, CL-channel defect, decreased
chloride secretion, increased NA and water reabsorption, increased NA and CL
in sweat, and dehydration of mucous layers
