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Pathophysiology Exam 1 Rasmussen
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passive immunity Ans: Transfer of performed antibodies
against a specific antigen from protected or immunized
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individual to an unprotected or non-immunized individual
Examples of passive immunity Ans: IgA in breast milk,
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maternal IgG crossing placenta, antitoxin, serotherapy (direct
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injection of antibodies)
Potassium Value normal range( intercellular cation) Ans: 3.5-
5.0 mEq/L
Sodium value normal range (major cation of extracellular fluid)
Ans: 135-145 mEq/L
Calcium value normal range Ans: 9-11 mg/dL OR 4.5-5.5
mEq/L
Phosphate value normal range Ans: 2.5-4.5 mg/dL
Magnesium value normal range Ans: 1.5-2.5 mEq/L
Bicarbonate value normal range (second most abundant anion
in blood) Ans: 23-30 mEq/L
Condition of low potassium < 3.5 mEq/L Ans: hypokalemia
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Condition of high potassium >5 mEq/L Ans: Hyperkalemia
Condition of sodium < 135 mEq/L Ans: hyponatremia /
hypernatremia
Condition of high sodium>145 mEq/L Ans: hypernatremia
condition of low phosphate < 2.5 mg/dL Ans:
hypophophatemia
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Condition of high phosphate > 4.5 mg/dL Ans:
Hyperphosphatemia
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Condition of low chloride <96 mEq/L Ans: hypochloremia
Condition of high chloride > 106 mEq/L Ans: Hyperchloremia
Condition of low magnesium <1.5 mEq/L Ans:
hypomagnesemia
Condition of high magnesium >2.5 mEq/L Ans:
Hypermagesemia
condition of low calcium< 9mg/dL Ans: hypocalcemia
condition of high calcium > 11mg/dL Ans: hypercalcemia
Pathophysiology Ans: the study of abnormalities in
physiologic functioning of living beings
Pathology Ans: the study and diagnosis of disease through
examination of organs, tissues, cells, and bodily fluids
Etiology Ans: The study of the causes and origins of disease
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4 topics of pathophysiology Ans: etiology, pathogenesis,
clinical manifestations, treatment
pathogenesis Ans: development or evolution of a disease
clinical manifestation Ans: signs and symptoms or evidence of
disease
exacerbation Ans: a relatively sudden increase in the severity
of a disease or any of its signs and symptom
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remission Ans: decline in severity of symptoms
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sequela Ans: a disorder or condition usually resulting from a
previous disease or injury
acute Ans: sudden onset and short duration
chronic Ans: long term
Primary level of prevention Ans: altering susceptibility;
reducing exposure for susceptible persons
Example of primary prevention Ans: Immunization, health/sex
ed, quit smoking drinking or poor diet.
Secondary level of prevention Ans: -conduction activities that
help prevent a worsening health status by detection or
management of diseases
examples of secondary prevention Ans: Self breast exams,
yearly cancer screenings, proper management of diabetes
Pathophysiology Exam 1 Rasmussen
Questions and Answers (100%
Correct Answers) Already Graded A+
passive immunity Ans: Transfer of performed antibodies
against a specific antigen from protected or immunized
© 2026 Assignment
individual to an unprotected or non-immunized individual
Examples of passive immunity Ans: IgA in breast milk,
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maternal IgG crossing placenta, antitoxin, serotherapy (direct
Expert
injection of antibodies)
Potassium Value normal range( intercellular cation) Ans: 3.5-
5.0 mEq/L
Sodium value normal range (major cation of extracellular fluid)
Ans: 135-145 mEq/L
Calcium value normal range Ans: 9-11 mg/dL OR 4.5-5.5
mEq/L
Phosphate value normal range Ans: 2.5-4.5 mg/dL
Magnesium value normal range Ans: 1.5-2.5 mEq/L
Bicarbonate value normal range (second most abundant anion
in blood) Ans: 23-30 mEq/L
Condition of low potassium < 3.5 mEq/L Ans: hypokalemia
, 2
Condition of high potassium >5 mEq/L Ans: Hyperkalemia
Condition of sodium < 135 mEq/L Ans: hyponatremia /
hypernatremia
Condition of high sodium>145 mEq/L Ans: hypernatremia
condition of low phosphate < 2.5 mg/dL Ans:
hypophophatemia
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Condition of high phosphate > 4.5 mg/dL Ans:
Hyperphosphatemia
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Condition of low chloride <96 mEq/L Ans: hypochloremia
Condition of high chloride > 106 mEq/L Ans: Hyperchloremia
Condition of low magnesium <1.5 mEq/L Ans:
hypomagnesemia
Condition of high magnesium >2.5 mEq/L Ans:
Hypermagesemia
condition of low calcium< 9mg/dL Ans: hypocalcemia
condition of high calcium > 11mg/dL Ans: hypercalcemia
Pathophysiology Ans: the study of abnormalities in
physiologic functioning of living beings
Pathology Ans: the study and diagnosis of disease through
examination of organs, tissues, cells, and bodily fluids
Etiology Ans: The study of the causes and origins of disease
, 3
4 topics of pathophysiology Ans: etiology, pathogenesis,
clinical manifestations, treatment
pathogenesis Ans: development or evolution of a disease
clinical manifestation Ans: signs and symptoms or evidence of
disease
exacerbation Ans: a relatively sudden increase in the severity
of a disease or any of its signs and symptom
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remission Ans: decline in severity of symptoms
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sequela Ans: a disorder or condition usually resulting from a
previous disease or injury
acute Ans: sudden onset and short duration
chronic Ans: long term
Primary level of prevention Ans: altering susceptibility;
reducing exposure for susceptible persons
Example of primary prevention Ans: Immunization, health/sex
ed, quit smoking drinking or poor diet.
Secondary level of prevention Ans: -conduction activities that
help prevent a worsening health status by detection or
management of diseases
examples of secondary prevention Ans: Self breast exams,
yearly cancer screenings, proper management of diabetes
