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TEST BANK
Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology Essentials for Clinical Practice

By Nancy Tkacs

2nd Edition

All Chapters | 100 % Verified & Accurate Answers |ISBN 9780826177087




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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 01: The Foundational Concepts of Clinical Practice

Chapter 02: Chemical and Biochemical Foundations

Chapter 03: Molecular Biology, Genetics, and Genetic Diseases

Chapter 04: Cell Physiology and Pathophysiology

Chapter 05: Infectious Disease

Chapter 06: The Immune System and Leukocyte Function

Chapter 07: Neoplasia

Chapter 08: Blood and Clotting

Chapter 09: Circulation

Chapter 10: Heart

Chapter 11: Lungs

Chapter 12: Kidneys

Chapter 13: Gastrointestinal Tract

Chapter 14: Liver

Chapter 15: Nervous System

Chapter 16: Musculoskeletal System

Chapter 17: Endocrine System



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Find Answer Keys at the End of Each Chapter
Chapter 1. THE FOUNDATIONAL CONCEPTS OF CLINICAL PRACTICE
1. The characteristic, localized cardinal signs of acute inflammation include:
A) fever.
B) fatigue.
C) redness.
D) granuloma.


2. The vascular, hemodynamic stage of acute inflammation is initiated by
momentary vasoconstriction followed by vasodilation that causes localized:
A) bleeding.
B) congestion.
C) pale skin.
D) coolness.


3. The cellular stage of acute inflammation is marked by the movement of
leukocytes into the area. Which of the following cells arrives early in great numbers?
A) Basophils
B) Lymphocytes
C) Neutrophils
D) Platelets


4. The phagocytosis process involves three distinct steps. What is the initial step in the
process?
A) Engulfment
B) Intracellular killing
C) Antigen margination
D) Recognition and adherence


5. Which of the following mediators of inflammation causes increased capillary
permeability and pain?

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A) Serotonin
B) Histamine
C) Bradykinin
D) Nitric oxide


6. Inflammatory exudates are a combination of several types. Which of the
following exudates is composed of enmeshed necrotic cells?
A) Serous
B) Fibrinous
C) Suppurative
D) Membranous


7. The acute-phase systemic response usually begins within hours of the onset of
inflammation and includes:
A) fever and lethargy.
B) decreased C-reactive protein.
C) positive nitrogen balance.
D) low erythrocyte sedimentation rate.


8. In contrast to acute inflammation, chronic inflammation is characterized by
which of the following phenomena?


A) Profuse fibrinous exudation
B) A shift to the left of granulocytes
C) Metabolic and respiratory alkalosis
D) Lymphocytosis and activated macrophages


9. Exogenous pyrogens (interleukin-1) and the presence of bacteria in the blood lead
to the release of endogenous pyrogens that:
A) stabilize thermal control in the brain.
B) produce leukocytosis and anorexia.


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