PATHO: WEEK 8 (FINAL
REVIEW)/70 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
The majority of patients test positive for rheumatoid factor. - ✅✅-Which statement is true
regarding rheumatoid arthritis?
The average duration of antibiotic therapy is 4 to 6 weeks. - ✅✅-Which statement is true
regarding infectious (aseptic) arthritis?
✅✅-Which of the following is true about ischemic stroke? (Select all
atherosclerosis
hypercoagulable states -
that apply.)
myelinated A-δ fibers and unmyelinated C fibers. - ✅✅-Which statement is true regarding
pain?
simultaneous symmetric swelling of joints
soft-tissue swelling of three or more joints
✅✅
subcutaneous rheumatoid nodules
morning stiffness in joints. - -What are the criteria for diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis?
(Select all that apply.)
Nausea, vomiting, and constipation - ✅✅-Which characteristic is a side effect of opioid pain
medications? (Select all that apply.)
This child most likely has acute rheumatic fever - ✅✅ -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
Calcium channel blockers
antidepressants
✅✅
α-blockers
β-blockers - -A recognized treatment option for migraine headaches includes certain of
which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
infrequent eye blinking
,loss of facial expression - ✅✅-What are the early signs of Parkinson disease? (Select all that
apply.)
young Caucasian men
Painless shallow ulcers may appear on the glans penis
Arthritis occurs 2 to 6 weeks after a gastrointestinal infection.
✅✅
Reiter syndrome consists of three clinical problems: arthritis, urethritis, and conjunctivitis. -
-Reiter syndrome is commonly characterized with
✅✅-What is responsible for producing rheumatoid factor antibodies?
B cells -
The acute phase lasts 2 weeks - ✅✅-Which statement is true regarding wound repair?
The oculovestibular reflex
✅✅
pupil light response
corneal reflex - -Which are a brainstem reflexes? (Select all that apply.)
Greenstick - ✅✅-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?
back pain - ✅✅ -A client is diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis. Which assessment data
support this diagnosis? (Select all that apply.)
progressive changes - ✅✅-Which finding regarding symptoms is consistent with dementia?
Spina bifida cystica - ✅✅-An infant is born with a protrusion of a saclike structure in the lower
portion of his back. What best describes this condition?
increased heart rate
✅✅-Which statement is true regarding acute pain?
respiratory rate
blood pressure -
cerebrospinal fluid
✅✅
brain tissue
blood - -Which statement is true regarding intracranial pressure (ICP)?
more common in men and than in women - ✅✅-Which statement is true regarding ankylosing
spondylitis?
chronic inflammatory disease - ✅✅-Which statement is true regarding systemic lupus
erythematosus?
, A transverse fracture - ✅✅ -When viewed on x-ray, the bone has a linear fracture that occurs
in a straight line across the bone. Which term best describes this type of fracture?
blood flow through the brain is regulated - ✅✅-Which statement is true regarding
autoregulation in the brain?
highly sensitive to oxygen deprivation because they have great energy requirements - ✅✅-It is
true that the neuronal tissue of the brain
Allodynia - ✅✅-Pain that is experienced after mild stimulation, such as stroking is referred to
as
headache
✅✅-Which is associated with early increased intracranial
vomiting
altered level of consciousness. -
pressure?
Interstitial edema - ✅✅
-The term that describes increased capillary pressure or damage to
capillary endothelium in brain is
✅✅-Which forms of muscular dystrophy are X-linked?
Duchenne
afflicts only males -
Rickets - ✅✅ -A child presents with bone deficiency and a bowlegged appearance. This
assessment data supports a diagnosis of
✅✅
stop speaking
stare for a few seconds - -Characteristics of a petit mal seizure include which of the
following? (Select all that apply.)
Radiographic signs demonstrate bone destruction Staphylococcus aureus and Haemophilus
occurs in children younger than 16 years and adults older than 50
✅✅
Muscle spasm, fever, malaise, anorexia, night sweats, and weight loss are often present. -
-Which statement is true regarding osteomyelitis?
Acetylcholine receptor antibodies are produced, blocking acetylcholine receptors of the muscle
endplate at the neuromuscular junction
cause muscular weakness and fatigability
Women are affected more often than men
✅✅
Weakness begins with the ocular and cranial muscles and may progress to limb muscle -
-Which statement is true regarding myasthenia gravis?
REVIEW)/70 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
The majority of patients test positive for rheumatoid factor. - ✅✅-Which statement is true
regarding rheumatoid arthritis?
The average duration of antibiotic therapy is 4 to 6 weeks. - ✅✅-Which statement is true
regarding infectious (aseptic) arthritis?
✅✅-Which of the following is true about ischemic stroke? (Select all
atherosclerosis
hypercoagulable states -
that apply.)
myelinated A-δ fibers and unmyelinated C fibers. - ✅✅-Which statement is true regarding
pain?
simultaneous symmetric swelling of joints
soft-tissue swelling of three or more joints
✅✅
subcutaneous rheumatoid nodules
morning stiffness in joints. - -What are the criteria for diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis?
(Select all that apply.)
Nausea, vomiting, and constipation - ✅✅-Which characteristic is a side effect of opioid pain
medications? (Select all that apply.)
This child most likely has acute rheumatic fever - ✅✅ -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
Calcium channel blockers
antidepressants
✅✅
α-blockers
β-blockers - -A recognized treatment option for migraine headaches includes certain of
which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
infrequent eye blinking
,loss of facial expression - ✅✅-What are the early signs of Parkinson disease? (Select all that
apply.)
young Caucasian men
Painless shallow ulcers may appear on the glans penis
Arthritis occurs 2 to 6 weeks after a gastrointestinal infection.
✅✅
Reiter syndrome consists of three clinical problems: arthritis, urethritis, and conjunctivitis. -
-Reiter syndrome is commonly characterized with
✅✅-What is responsible for producing rheumatoid factor antibodies?
B cells -
The acute phase lasts 2 weeks - ✅✅-Which statement is true regarding wound repair?
The oculovestibular reflex
✅✅
pupil light response
corneal reflex - -Which are a brainstem reflexes? (Select all that apply.)
Greenstick - ✅✅-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?
back pain - ✅✅ -A client is diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis. Which assessment data
support this diagnosis? (Select all that apply.)
progressive changes - ✅✅-Which finding regarding symptoms is consistent with dementia?
Spina bifida cystica - ✅✅-An infant is born with a protrusion of a saclike structure in the lower
portion of his back. What best describes this condition?
increased heart rate
✅✅-Which statement is true regarding acute pain?
respiratory rate
blood pressure -
cerebrospinal fluid
✅✅
brain tissue
blood - -Which statement is true regarding intracranial pressure (ICP)?
more common in men and than in women - ✅✅-Which statement is true regarding ankylosing
spondylitis?
chronic inflammatory disease - ✅✅-Which statement is true regarding systemic lupus
erythematosus?
, A transverse fracture - ✅✅ -When viewed on x-ray, the bone has a linear fracture that occurs
in a straight line across the bone. Which term best describes this type of fracture?
blood flow through the brain is regulated - ✅✅-Which statement is true regarding
autoregulation in the brain?
highly sensitive to oxygen deprivation because they have great energy requirements - ✅✅-It is
true that the neuronal tissue of the brain
Allodynia - ✅✅-Pain that is experienced after mild stimulation, such as stroking is referred to
as
headache
✅✅-Which is associated with early increased intracranial
vomiting
altered level of consciousness. -
pressure?
Interstitial edema - ✅✅
-The term that describes increased capillary pressure or damage to
capillary endothelium in brain is
✅✅-Which forms of muscular dystrophy are X-linked?
Duchenne
afflicts only males -
Rickets - ✅✅ -A child presents with bone deficiency and a bowlegged appearance. This
assessment data supports a diagnosis of
✅✅
stop speaking
stare for a few seconds - -Characteristics of a petit mal seizure include which of the
following? (Select all that apply.)
Radiographic signs demonstrate bone destruction Staphylococcus aureus and Haemophilus
occurs in children younger than 16 years and adults older than 50
✅✅
Muscle spasm, fever, malaise, anorexia, night sweats, and weight loss are often present. -
-Which statement is true regarding osteomyelitis?
Acetylcholine receptor antibodies are produced, blocking acetylcholine receptors of the muscle
endplate at the neuromuscular junction
cause muscular weakness and fatigability
Women are affected more often than men
✅✅
Weakness begins with the ocular and cranial muscles and may progress to limb muscle -
-Which statement is true regarding myasthenia gravis?
