, Pathophysiology Exam 1 South College
Which organelle, after protein synthesis is completed, is responsible for proteins to get
packaged, processed and secreted?
Golgi apparatus
A patient has an abnormal thickening of the lining of the uterus due to an increase in estrogen
levels. How can such a condition be reversed?
Treatment with hormone therapy
A client is diagnosed with a condition in which the brain cells cannot withstand low oxygen
delivery long enough for cell reversible changes to happen. Identify the condition.
Hypoxia
What does a pulse oximeter measure?
Saturation of hemoglobin with oxygen (SaO2)
By which process are findings identified that represent distinct disease processes to help with
diagnosis?
Pathognomonic changes
During an endoscopic examination on a patient, it is found that the client has acid reflux.
Which condition associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) warrants close
monitoring and aggressive treatment?
Barrett's esophagus
A patient is diagnosed with failure of the thyroid gland due to increase in apoptotic cell death
causing hypothyroidism. Which terminology do you expect to be applied to the patient's
condition?
Hashimoto thyroiditis
Which aspects of polymerase chain reaction or PCR are CORRECT?
All of the answers are correct about PCR
Familial hypercholesterolemia is a genetic autosomal dominant disorder characterized by a
high cholesterol level. Which statement is TRUE regarding this condition?
Children are at risk for early acute myocardial infraction
Which organelle, after protein synthesis is completed, is responsible for proteins to get
packaged, processed and secreted?
Golgi apparatus
A patient has an abnormal thickening of the lining of the uterus due to an increase in estrogen
levels. How can such a condition be reversed?
Treatment with hormone therapy
A client is diagnosed with a condition in which the brain cells cannot withstand low oxygen
delivery long enough for cell reversible changes to happen. Identify the condition.
Hypoxia
What does a pulse oximeter measure?
Saturation of hemoglobin with oxygen (SaO2)
By which process are findings identified that represent distinct disease processes to help with
diagnosis?
Pathognomonic changes
During an endoscopic examination on a patient, it is found that the client has acid reflux.
Which condition associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) warrants close
monitoring and aggressive treatment?
Barrett's esophagus
A patient is diagnosed with failure of the thyroid gland due to increase in apoptotic cell death
causing hypothyroidism. Which terminology do you expect to be applied to the patient's
condition?
Hashimoto thyroiditis
Which aspects of polymerase chain reaction or PCR are CORRECT?
All of the answers are correct about PCR
Familial hypercholesterolemia is a genetic autosomal dominant disorder characterized by a
high cholesterol level. Which statement is TRUE regarding this condition?
Children are at risk for early acute myocardial infraction
