APEA PATHOPHYSIOLOGY- MASTER 1 EXAM
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An autoimmune disorder characterized by abnormal stimulation of the thyroid
gland by antibodies that act through normal TSH receptors is:
celiac disease.
Graves' disease.
Multiple sclerosis.
Sjogren's syndrome. - ANSWER-Graves' disease, one of the autoimmune
thyroid diseases, is caused by the production of IgG autoantibodies directed
against the thyrotropin receptor. These antibodies bind to and activate the
receptor, causing the autonomous production of thyroid hormones.
In a patient with hyperglycemia, the nurse practitioner knows that hyperosmolar
hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (HHNS) will NOT produce:
dehydration.term-3
glycosuria.
high glucose levels.
ketogenesis. - ANSWER-ketogenesis
A patient with early satiety, small volume emesis, and bloating is most likely
experiencing:
gastroenteritis.
gastroparesis.
,constipation.
reflux. - ANSWER-gastroparesis.
Which statement about Crohn's disease is true?
Crohn's disease affects the mucosal layer of the intestine only.
Granuloma development is not associated with Crohn's disease.
Crohn's disease only affects the entire small intestine.
Crohn's disease is characterized by mucosal ulceration and inflammation
anywhere along the gastrointestinal tract. - ANSWER-Crohn's disease is
characterized by mucosal ulceration and inflammation anywhere along the
gastrointestinal tract.
Inflammation of the pear-shaped, muscular sac that stores bile is called:
appendicitis.
cholecystitis.
pancreatitis.
peptic ulcer disease. - ANSWER-cholecystitis.
The most common cause of constipation originating outside the colon is a
deficiency in:
fiber.
calcium.
protein.
zinc. - ANSWER-fiber.
A 46-year-old construction worker seeks evaluation of a protruding mass he
noticed after lifting a heavy rock. He is now experiencing pain with coughing.
The history and symptoms are suspicious for:
,femoral hernia.
inguinal hernia.
umbilical hernia.
hiatal hernia. - ANSWER-inguinal hernia.
The primary organ responsible for the production of ITP platelet antibodies is
the:
spleen.
liver.
kidney.
pancreas. - ANSWER-spleen
Which one of the following is NOT involved in hemostasis?
Vasoconstriction
Activation of platelets
Formation of blood clots
Destruction of collagen fibers - ANSWER-Destruction of collagen fibers
Which one of the following is a type of megaloblastic anemia?
Hemolytic anemia
Sideroblastic anemia
Pernicious anemia
Iron deficiency anemia - ANSWER-Pernicious anemia
The component of the blood that carries antibodies and nutrients to tissues and
carries away waste is:
thrombocytes.
, plasma.
erythrocytes.
leukocytes - ANSWER-plasma.
Which one of the following is a disorder that results in the destruction of
platelets?
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
Myelodysplasia
Acute leukemia
Megaloblastic anemia - ANSWER-Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
Which one of the following blood lead levels in an adult would warrant
intervention?
5 mcg/dL
10 mcg/dL
15 mcg/dL
20 mcg/dL - ANSWER-20 mcg/dL
In the patient with hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic state (HHNS),
glucose levels are significantly higher (>600 mg/dL) than in diabetic
ketoacidosis (DKA; >250 mg/dL).
Glycosuria is also higher in HHNS than DKA because blood glucose levels are
higher.
In addition, renal dysfunction is more marked
The thyroid hormone that is responsible for calcium regulation is:
triiodothyronine (T3).
thyroxine (T4).
2026 WITH VERFIED ANSWERS||
GUARANTEED PASS
An autoimmune disorder characterized by abnormal stimulation of the thyroid
gland by antibodies that act through normal TSH receptors is:
celiac disease.
Graves' disease.
Multiple sclerosis.
Sjogren's syndrome. - ANSWER-Graves' disease, one of the autoimmune
thyroid diseases, is caused by the production of IgG autoantibodies directed
against the thyrotropin receptor. These antibodies bind to and activate the
receptor, causing the autonomous production of thyroid hormones.
In a patient with hyperglycemia, the nurse practitioner knows that hyperosmolar
hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (HHNS) will NOT produce:
dehydration.term-3
glycosuria.
high glucose levels.
ketogenesis. - ANSWER-ketogenesis
A patient with early satiety, small volume emesis, and bloating is most likely
experiencing:
gastroenteritis.
gastroparesis.
,constipation.
reflux. - ANSWER-gastroparesis.
Which statement about Crohn's disease is true?
Crohn's disease affects the mucosal layer of the intestine only.
Granuloma development is not associated with Crohn's disease.
Crohn's disease only affects the entire small intestine.
Crohn's disease is characterized by mucosal ulceration and inflammation
anywhere along the gastrointestinal tract. - ANSWER-Crohn's disease is
characterized by mucosal ulceration and inflammation anywhere along the
gastrointestinal tract.
Inflammation of the pear-shaped, muscular sac that stores bile is called:
appendicitis.
cholecystitis.
pancreatitis.
peptic ulcer disease. - ANSWER-cholecystitis.
The most common cause of constipation originating outside the colon is a
deficiency in:
fiber.
calcium.
protein.
zinc. - ANSWER-fiber.
A 46-year-old construction worker seeks evaluation of a protruding mass he
noticed after lifting a heavy rock. He is now experiencing pain with coughing.
The history and symptoms are suspicious for:
,femoral hernia.
inguinal hernia.
umbilical hernia.
hiatal hernia. - ANSWER-inguinal hernia.
The primary organ responsible for the production of ITP platelet antibodies is
the:
spleen.
liver.
kidney.
pancreas. - ANSWER-spleen
Which one of the following is NOT involved in hemostasis?
Vasoconstriction
Activation of platelets
Formation of blood clots
Destruction of collagen fibers - ANSWER-Destruction of collagen fibers
Which one of the following is a type of megaloblastic anemia?
Hemolytic anemia
Sideroblastic anemia
Pernicious anemia
Iron deficiency anemia - ANSWER-Pernicious anemia
The component of the blood that carries antibodies and nutrients to tissues and
carries away waste is:
thrombocytes.
, plasma.
erythrocytes.
leukocytes - ANSWER-plasma.
Which one of the following is a disorder that results in the destruction of
platelets?
Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
Myelodysplasia
Acute leukemia
Megaloblastic anemia - ANSWER-Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
Which one of the following blood lead levels in an adult would warrant
intervention?
5 mcg/dL
10 mcg/dL
15 mcg/dL
20 mcg/dL - ANSWER-20 mcg/dL
In the patient with hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic state (HHNS),
glucose levels are significantly higher (>600 mg/dL) than in diabetic
ketoacidosis (DKA; >250 mg/dL).
Glycosuria is also higher in HHNS than DKA because blood glucose levels are
higher.
In addition, renal dysfunction is more marked
The thyroid hormone that is responsible for calcium regulation is:
triiodothyronine (T3).
thyroxine (T4).
