Pathophysiology Exam 2 Study Questions & Answers (2026)

Pathophysiology Exam 2 Study Questions & Answers
(2026)




A patient who has an infection was brought to the hospital. The result of the complete blood count with
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differential report shows a white blood cell count of 12,000 cells/microliter. Normal is 5,000 to 10,000
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cells/microliter. Which condition has the patient developed? - correct answerLeukocytosis
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What are some symptoms associated with white blood cell neoplasms? - correct answeranemia
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splenomegaly

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thrombocytopenia



Which form of leukemia presents with immature T or B cells? - correct answerAcute lymphocytic leukemia
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If Reed-Sternberg cells are noted on a biopsy sample, which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? -
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correct answerHodgkin's Lymphoma
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, In which condition are abnormal plasma cells, immunoglobulins, or immunoglobulin fragments present? -
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correct answerMultiple myeloma
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Which factor stimulates red blood cell production? - correct answererythropoietin
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What are some of the signs and symptoms of elevated red blood cell breakdown? - correct answerjaundice
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and splenomegaly
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Prolonged hypoxia, such as occurs with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, may result in _________. -
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correct answersecondary polycythemia
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A characteristic of aplastic anemia is _______________. - correct answerpancytopenia
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Deficiency in which of the following nutrients may result in megaloblastic red blood cells? Select all that apply.
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- correct answerFolic acid and B12
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Which of the following is true regarding hemostasis? - correct answerFibrinolysis is the destruction of clots.
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Which of the following laboratory tests examine clotting time? - correct answerProthrombin time
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Activated partial thromboplastin time e e e




Which of the following are NOT commonly associated with bleeding disorders? - correct answerDecreased
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Which of the following may increase the risk of clotting? - correct answerPrimary thrombocytosis
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In which disorder are fibrin clots formed rapidly, using up coagulation factors, resulting in increased risk of
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bleeding? - correct answerDisseminated intravascular coagulation
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What basic physiological change underlies most cardiovascular disease? - correct answerAtherosclerosis
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