(2025–2026) with 100% Verified Answers
Introduction:
This document provides the complete set of midterm exam questions
and 100% verified correct answers for NR507 Advanced
Pathophysiology at Chamberlain University (2025–2026 edition). It
covers immune system disorders, hypersensitivity reactions,
autoimmune diseases, anemias, cardiovascular and pulmonary
pathophysiology, renal and hepatic disorders, endocrinology, and
neurological conditions. Additional study guide Q&As expand on
critical topics such as RAAS regulation, COPD, SLE, stroke, diabetes,
and cancer mechanisms, making it an excellent comprehensive study
resource for exam success.
Exam Questions and Answers:
Which of the following are considered the " first responders " of the
innate immune system ? --- correct answer ---Neutrophils
Allergic contact dermatitis is an example of hypersensitivity
reaction --- correct answer ---Type 4
Hives ( urticaria ) are an example of a : --- correct answer ---Type 1
hypersensitivity reaction
Which of the assessment findings would be expected with urticaria
? --- correct answer ---Eosinophilia
,Underlying pathology for hay fever ? --- correct answer ---Mast cell
degranulation
Chronic granulomatous disease of Childhood
DiGeorge Syndrome
Job Sundrome
Common Variable Immunodeficiency
Familial Mediterranean fever --- correct answer ---Primary
Immunodeficiencies
HIV
Pneumocystis Carinii
Pneumonia
Sinus Infection
Lung Cancer --- correct answer ---Secondary Immunodeficiencies
Which CD4 count should be prescribed in HIV treatment Regimen ?
--- correct answer ---Under 500
Before any invasive procedure , what should be administered to
Immune - Compromised individuals ? --- correct answer ---
Prophylactic antimicrobial drugs
,Immunodeficiency puts individuals most at risk for which 2
conditions ? --- correct answer ---Cancer and Opportunistic
infections
Treatment option for HIV ? --- correct answer ---Highly active
antiretroviral therapy (HAART)
Which of the following assessment finding support a dx of
Rheumatoid Arthritis ? --- correct answer ---Swollen
metacarpophalangeal joints
T - cells , B - cells and autoantibodies can be involved in
autoimmune diseases --- correct answer ---True
Best describes the symptoms of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (
SLE ) --- correct answer ---Tissue inflammation , vasculitis , rash ,
tissue inflammation
The process where a normal cell becomes a cancer cell --- correct
answer ---Cell transformation
, A common event during Cellular reproduction resulting in the
Constant occurrence of isolated Cancer cells --- correct answer ---
Cell transformation
An immature , undifferentiated ( generic ) cell that is capable of
infinite cellular division when stimulated --- correct answer ---
Stem cell
the process whereby the stem cell undergoes the process of cell
division ( 24 hour cycle ) average --- correct answer ---Cell cycle
Anaphylaxis is what type of hypersensitivity reaction? --- correct
answer ---type 1
Type 2 ( Cytotoxic ) hypersensitivity reactions are mediated by : ---
correct answer ---IgG or IgM
Damage occurs with ABO incompatibility because : --- correct
answer ---Complement damages RBC membrane causing cell lysis
The diagnosis for an individual who presents to the office with
sudden swollen lips and eyes , shortness of breath and throat
tightness after a bee sting is : --- correct answer ---Anaphylaxis