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Disease States Test Bank Questions with 100%
Correct Answers UPDATED!!!
Ischemia-reperfusion injury results in oxidative stress and the
formation of cell damaging species. Which of the following will
inactivate these cell damaging species? - ANSWER B.
antioxidants
Khaled, a 22-year old pharmacy student, weighs 210 pounds.
He exercises 3-4 days per week and has no known ailments.
What is his approximate total body water (lbs)? - ANSWER 126
Dylan, a 55-year old male, has recently been diagnosed with
hypertension. At his physical examination, his physician noticed
that his blood pressure was elevated and his ankles were
swollen as result of fluid accumulation around the bony
prominence of his ankles. One of the medications that he has
been given is furosemide, a loop diuretic used to decrease his
blood pressure. At his followup examination 3 months later, his
physician noticed that his blood pressure improved but his
ankles were still swollen due to fluid accumulation (as a result
of postural hypotension) and observed an indentation in his
skin was left after applying pressure to area surrounding the
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bony prominence of his ankle with his fingers. The fluid
accumulation around his ankle is identified as _________. -
ANSWER C. Pitting edema
An increase in acid concentration in the arterial blood is called; -
ANSWER C. Acidemia
The two most important organs involved in maintaining a stable
blood pH are the; - ANSWER C. kidneys and lungs
Which of the following would be representative of respiratory
alkalosis? - ANSWER pH, 7.47; PCO2, 20 mm Hg; HCO3, 14
mEq/L
The actor, Christopher Reeves, best known for his role as Super
Man in the movie, became a paraplegic after a horse riding
accident. As a result of his paralysis, he was immobilized for the
rest of his life and the muscles in his legs and arms underwent
_____ atrophy (Select all that apply). - ANSWER C. Disuse
D. Neurogeni
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J.D. is a 65 year-old male suffering from liver and kidney
insufficiency secondary to chronic alcoholism. Due to his
alcoholism J.D. has a serum albumin level of 2.3 g/dl. How could
this affect his capillary net filtration? - ANSWER B. decrease
capillary oncotic pressure resulting in edema
An increase in the PaCO2 that lowers the pH is referred to as: -
ANSWER B. respiratory acidosis
Julia, a 65 year old female, with an extensive history of obesity
and hypertension has just been diagnosed with congestive
heart failure by her physician after a thorough physical
examination revealed an enlarged heart secondary to
hypertension and obesity. Her enlarged heart is an example of a
cellular adaptation known as _________. - ANSWER B.
Pathologic hypertrophy
pH may be defined as; - ANSWER C. the negative log of the
hydrogen ion concentration
A family presents to emergency complaining of confusion, poor
concentration, loss of short term memory, seizures and loss of
consciousness. Which of the following would be the most likely
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explanation for their symptoms? - ANSWER C. Carbon monoxide
poisoning
The normal range of the blood pH is; - ANSWER D. 7.35 - 7.45
Sam arrived at the emergency room complaining of intense
pain in his joints particularly his big toe. Following an physical
examination and blood work-up performed by Dr. Jones, Sam
was diagnosed with gout. Gout is caused by an accumulation of
_____________ in the tissues. - ANSWER B. Uric acid crystals
Calculate the net filtration pressure if capillary hydrostatic
pressure is 60 mm Hg, capillary osmotic pressure is 25 mm Hg,
interstitial osmotic pressure is 2 and interstitial hydrostatic
pressure is 10 mm Hg. - ANSWER B. 27 mm Hg
A 70-year-old male with chronic renal failure presents with
edema. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this
condition? - ANSWER C. Increased capillary hydrostatic pressure
Which of the following forces is a common mechanism of
edema? (select all that apply) - ANSWER B. decreased OPc
Disease States Test Bank Questions with 100%
Correct Answers UPDATED!!!
Ischemia-reperfusion injury results in oxidative stress and the
formation of cell damaging species. Which of the following will
inactivate these cell damaging species? - ANSWER B.
antioxidants
Khaled, a 22-year old pharmacy student, weighs 210 pounds.
He exercises 3-4 days per week and has no known ailments.
What is his approximate total body water (lbs)? - ANSWER 126
Dylan, a 55-year old male, has recently been diagnosed with
hypertension. At his physical examination, his physician noticed
that his blood pressure was elevated and his ankles were
swollen as result of fluid accumulation around the bony
prominence of his ankles. One of the medications that he has
been given is furosemide, a loop diuretic used to decrease his
blood pressure. At his followup examination 3 months later, his
physician noticed that his blood pressure improved but his
ankles were still swollen due to fluid accumulation (as a result
of postural hypotension) and observed an indentation in his
skin was left after applying pressure to area surrounding the
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bony prominence of his ankle with his fingers. The fluid
accumulation around his ankle is identified as _________. -
ANSWER C. Pitting edema
An increase in acid concentration in the arterial blood is called; -
ANSWER C. Acidemia
The two most important organs involved in maintaining a stable
blood pH are the; - ANSWER C. kidneys and lungs
Which of the following would be representative of respiratory
alkalosis? - ANSWER pH, 7.47; PCO2, 20 mm Hg; HCO3, 14
mEq/L
The actor, Christopher Reeves, best known for his role as Super
Man in the movie, became a paraplegic after a horse riding
accident. As a result of his paralysis, he was immobilized for the
rest of his life and the muscles in his legs and arms underwent
_____ atrophy (Select all that apply). - ANSWER C. Disuse
D. Neurogeni
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J.D. is a 65 year-old male suffering from liver and kidney
insufficiency secondary to chronic alcoholism. Due to his
alcoholism J.D. has a serum albumin level of 2.3 g/dl. How could
this affect his capillary net filtration? - ANSWER B. decrease
capillary oncotic pressure resulting in edema
An increase in the PaCO2 that lowers the pH is referred to as: -
ANSWER B. respiratory acidosis
Julia, a 65 year old female, with an extensive history of obesity
and hypertension has just been diagnosed with congestive
heart failure by her physician after a thorough physical
examination revealed an enlarged heart secondary to
hypertension and obesity. Her enlarged heart is an example of a
cellular adaptation known as _________. - ANSWER B.
Pathologic hypertrophy
pH may be defined as; - ANSWER C. the negative log of the
hydrogen ion concentration
A family presents to emergency complaining of confusion, poor
concentration, loss of short term memory, seizures and loss of
consciousness. Which of the following would be the most likely
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explanation for their symptoms? - ANSWER C. Carbon monoxide
poisoning
The normal range of the blood pH is; - ANSWER D. 7.35 - 7.45
Sam arrived at the emergency room complaining of intense
pain in his joints particularly his big toe. Following an physical
examination and blood work-up performed by Dr. Jones, Sam
was diagnosed with gout. Gout is caused by an accumulation of
_____________ in the tissues. - ANSWER B. Uric acid crystals
Calculate the net filtration pressure if capillary hydrostatic
pressure is 60 mm Hg, capillary osmotic pressure is 25 mm Hg,
interstitial osmotic pressure is 2 and interstitial hydrostatic
pressure is 10 mm Hg. - ANSWER B. 27 mm Hg
A 70-year-old male with chronic renal failure presents with
edema. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this
condition? - ANSWER C. Increased capillary hydrostatic pressure
Which of the following forces is a common mechanism of
edema? (select all that apply) - ANSWER B. decreased OPc
