NR 507 FINAL EXAM ADVANCED
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
◉ Follicular phase. Answer: Begins on day 1 of your cycle, and lasts
until about day 14. It's where the endometrium grows to form a lush
lining inside the uterus
◉ Luteal phase. Answer: The body secretes estrogen and
progesterone to prepare the lining of the uterus for implantation;
lasts 12 days
◉ Menstrual phase. Answer: Levels of estrogen and progesterone
start to decline and the endometrial lining begins to shed; lasts 3 to
5 days
◉ The occurrence of ovulation. Answer: Ovulation occurs post
follicular phase and pre-luteal phase
◉ Uterine prolapse. Answer: Uterus protrudes into the vaginal
cavity and possibly extend to the outside;
,◉ Pessary. Answer: Common first-line treatment for uterine
prolapse, which is a removable mechanical device that holds the
uterus in position
◉ Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Answer: •Hormonal
imbalance and metabolic problems that causes infertility.
•Is a common and treatable cause of infertility amongst women.
◉ Risks for Testicular Cancer. Answer: -An undescended testicle
(cryptorchidism)
-Family history of testicular cancer
-HIV infection
-Carcinoma in situ of the testicle
-Having had testicular cancer before
◉ Symptoms of breast cancer. Answer: Lump, hard knot or
thickening.
Swelling, warmth, redness or darkening.
Change in the size or shape of the breast.
Dimpling or puckering of the skin.
Itchy, scaly sore or rash on the nipple.
Pulling in of your nipple or other parts of the breast.
Nipple discharge that starts suddenly.
, New pain in one spot that doesn't go away.
◉ Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). Answer: -Severe form
of PMS
-Physical and behavioral symptoms resolve with onset on
menstruation
-Extreme mood shifts
-Sadness, hopelessness, irritability, anger
-Breast tenderness, bloating
◉ Dysfunctional uterine bleeding. Answer: •Also called anovulatory
bleeding
•Any bleeding from the vagina that varies from the normal
menstrual cycle.
•Normal cycle is triggered by signals from hormones
•Occurs when the cycle's hormonal signals get thrown off.
•Can include alternating periods that are heavy and light, spotting or
unpredictable shorter and longer cycles.
◉ Prostate Cancer Prevention. Answer: Reduction of DHT
(Dihydroxytestosterone) ; Finasteride/Dutasteride are 5 alph
reductase inhibitors and cause the reduction of DHT;
◉ HPV. Answer: STD;
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
◉ Follicular phase. Answer: Begins on day 1 of your cycle, and lasts
until about day 14. It's where the endometrium grows to form a lush
lining inside the uterus
◉ Luteal phase. Answer: The body secretes estrogen and
progesterone to prepare the lining of the uterus for implantation;
lasts 12 days
◉ Menstrual phase. Answer: Levels of estrogen and progesterone
start to decline and the endometrial lining begins to shed; lasts 3 to
5 days
◉ The occurrence of ovulation. Answer: Ovulation occurs post
follicular phase and pre-luteal phase
◉ Uterine prolapse. Answer: Uterus protrudes into the vaginal
cavity and possibly extend to the outside;
,◉ Pessary. Answer: Common first-line treatment for uterine
prolapse, which is a removable mechanical device that holds the
uterus in position
◉ Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Answer: •Hormonal
imbalance and metabolic problems that causes infertility.
•Is a common and treatable cause of infertility amongst women.
◉ Risks for Testicular Cancer. Answer: -An undescended testicle
(cryptorchidism)
-Family history of testicular cancer
-HIV infection
-Carcinoma in situ of the testicle
-Having had testicular cancer before
◉ Symptoms of breast cancer. Answer: Lump, hard knot or
thickening.
Swelling, warmth, redness or darkening.
Change in the size or shape of the breast.
Dimpling or puckering of the skin.
Itchy, scaly sore or rash on the nipple.
Pulling in of your nipple or other parts of the breast.
Nipple discharge that starts suddenly.
, New pain in one spot that doesn't go away.
◉ Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). Answer: -Severe form
of PMS
-Physical and behavioral symptoms resolve with onset on
menstruation
-Extreme mood shifts
-Sadness, hopelessness, irritability, anger
-Breast tenderness, bloating
◉ Dysfunctional uterine bleeding. Answer: •Also called anovulatory
bleeding
•Any bleeding from the vagina that varies from the normal
menstrual cycle.
•Normal cycle is triggered by signals from hormones
•Occurs when the cycle's hormonal signals get thrown off.
•Can include alternating periods that are heavy and light, spotting or
unpredictable shorter and longer cycles.
◉ Prostate Cancer Prevention. Answer: Reduction of DHT
(Dihydroxytestosterone) ; Finasteride/Dutasteride are 5 alph
reductase inhibitors and cause the reduction of DHT;
◉ HPV. Answer: STD;
