PATHOPHYSIOLOGY WCU EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which cellular change is seen with chronic bronchitis? - ANS There is a thirtyfold increase in
eosinophils.
Chronic bronchitis is characterized with increased interleukin-8 and CD8 T lymphocytes. There
is hypertrophy of bronchial glands and goblet cells
Which term is used to describe the histologic characterization of tumor cells? - ANS Grading
COPD type A is referred to as? - ANS Emphysema
Which statement regarding chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is a true statement? -
ANS Philadelphia Chromosome
A child presents with bone deficiency and a bowlegged appearance. This assessment data
supports a diagnosis of - ANS Rickets
A 6-year-old boy presents with polyarthritis. His parents report no past medical history except
for a sore throat 6 weeks previously. On physical examination, a murmur is noted. The
assessment data support a diagnosis of. - ANS Acute Rheumatoid Arthritis
Cushing syndrome differs from Cushing disease in that the term Cushing syndrome is used only
to describe - ANS Hypercortisolism manifestations, regardless of cause
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, The study of specific characteristics and functions of a living organism and its parts is called: -
ANS Physiology
What is the primary cause of airway obstruction in patients with chronic bronchitis? -
ANS Hypertrophy of mucosal glands and goblet cells leads to increased mucous production;
Which hormone is responsible for renal failure induced anemia? - ANS EPO
The normal adult pH in the blood is: - ANS 7.35 to 7.45
Restoration of effective function is the goal of which level of prevention? - ANS Tertiary
Which statement is true regarding osteoarthritis? - ANS There is a progressive loss of
cartilage.
Which term is used to describe the deficiency in circulating platelets? -
ANS Thrombocytopenia
The x-ray film shows a fracture where one side of the cortex is intact and flexed and the other
side has signs of interruption (fracture). Which term best describes this type of fracture? -
ANS Greenstick fractures cause an incomplete break in the bone with the intact side of the
cortex flexed. It usually occurs in children.
Macrovascular complications of diabetes mellitus include: - ANS Ischemia cerebrovascular
accidents
Predisposing factors associated with pyelonephritis include: - ANS pregnancy is a major risk
factor> highest incidence in young women, infants, and the elderly> usually unilateral> right
kidney involved >50 percent of the time
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which cellular change is seen with chronic bronchitis? - ANS There is a thirtyfold increase in
eosinophils.
Chronic bronchitis is characterized with increased interleukin-8 and CD8 T lymphocytes. There
is hypertrophy of bronchial glands and goblet cells
Which term is used to describe the histologic characterization of tumor cells? - ANS Grading
COPD type A is referred to as? - ANS Emphysema
Which statement regarding chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is a true statement? -
ANS Philadelphia Chromosome
A child presents with bone deficiency and a bowlegged appearance. This assessment data
supports a diagnosis of - ANS Rickets
A 6-year-old boy presents with polyarthritis. His parents report no past medical history except
for a sore throat 6 weeks previously. On physical examination, a murmur is noted. The
assessment data support a diagnosis of. - ANS Acute Rheumatoid Arthritis
Cushing syndrome differs from Cushing disease in that the term Cushing syndrome is used only
to describe - ANS Hypercortisolism manifestations, regardless of cause
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, The study of specific characteristics and functions of a living organism and its parts is called: -
ANS Physiology
What is the primary cause of airway obstruction in patients with chronic bronchitis? -
ANS Hypertrophy of mucosal glands and goblet cells leads to increased mucous production;
Which hormone is responsible for renal failure induced anemia? - ANS EPO
The normal adult pH in the blood is: - ANS 7.35 to 7.45
Restoration of effective function is the goal of which level of prevention? - ANS Tertiary
Which statement is true regarding osteoarthritis? - ANS There is a progressive loss of
cartilage.
Which term is used to describe the deficiency in circulating platelets? -
ANS Thrombocytopenia
The x-ray film shows a fracture where one side of the cortex is intact and flexed and the other
side has signs of interruption (fracture). Which term best describes this type of fracture? -
ANS Greenstick fractures cause an incomplete break in the bone with the intact side of the
cortex flexed. It usually occurs in children.
Macrovascular complications of diabetes mellitus include: - ANS Ischemia cerebrovascular
accidents
Predisposing factors associated with pyelonephritis include: - ANS pregnancy is a major risk
factor> highest incidence in young women, infants, and the elderly> usually unilateral> right
kidney involved >50 percent of the time
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