NR 507 MIDTERM /NR 507 ADVANCED
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY MIDTERM EXAM NEWEST
2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 100
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Which of the following is the most common cause of mitral
stenosis?
Congenital bicuspid valve
Chordae tendineae damage after myocardial infarction
Untreated streptococcal infection
Calcification of the leaflets - ANSWER-Untreated
streptococcal infection
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Which of the following client(s) should the nurse
practitioner (NP) recognize as being at risk for developing
folate deficiency? Select all that apply.
A 30-year-old client with severe anorexia nervosa
A 19-year-old client with sickle cell disease
A 27-year-old client who is newly pregnant and
breastfeeding their toddler
A 40-year-old client with celiac disease
A 32-year-old client who had a gastrectomy one year ago -
ANSWER-A 30-year-old client with severe anorexia
nervosa
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A 27-year-old client who is newly pregnant and
breastfeeding their toddler
A 40-year-old client with celiac disease
What medications impact the absorption of B12 -
ANSWER-Metformin, H2 receptor blockers, PPI
What medications impact the absorption of folate -
ANSWER-anticonvulsants and methotrexate
A nurse practitioner (NP) evaluates a 45-year-old client
who presents with fatigue and weakness. The NP
diagnoses the client with anemia of chronic disease. What
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is the primary pathophysiological mechanism causing this
normocytic anemia?
Excessive blood loss
Defective erythropoiesis
Impaired iron absorption
Delayed maturation of erythrocyte precursors - ANSWER-
Defective erythropoiesis
A nurse practitioner (NP) evaluates a 28-year-old client
who presents with fatigue, jaundice, and dark-colored
urine. The NP diagnoses the client with hemolytic anemia.
What is the most likely pathophysiological mechanism
causing this normocytic anemia?