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CEA PATHOPHYSIOLOGY REMEDIATION MODULE EXAM
LATEST 2025/ 2026 TEST BANK| COMPLETE 350 REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
WELL-ELABORATED RATIONALES/ GRADED A+
A 19-year-old presents with a sore throat and anterior cervical
adenopathy. Which causative agent would be suspected?
......ANSWER......Group A Beta-hemolytic streptococcus
Which of the following microorganisms are most frequently associated
with acute bacterial rhino-sinusitis? ......ANSWER......Streptococcus
pneumoniae and haemophilus influenza
Which antibiotic is appropriate for initial treatment of sinusitis?
......ANSWER......amoxicillin/clavulanic acid (Augmentin)
Initial management for a patient with dry eyes should include:
......ANSWER......preservative free lubricative eye drops
Patients with new/untreated iron deficiency anemia are most likely to
have which of the following differential levels? ......ANSWER......low
MCH and MCV
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A patient with a recent gastric bypass with macrocytosis should be
evaluated for which of the following types of anemia?
......ANSWER......pernicious anemia
A patient with end stage renal disease is most likely to exhibit which of
the following types of anemia? ......ANSWER......Anemia of Chronic
disease
Patients with thalassemia trait are likely to have which of the following
findings? ......ANSWER......Low MCH
Patients with prostaglandin inhibition from chronic non-steroidal anti-
inflammatory drug (NSAID) use are at high risk of which of the following
complications? ......ANSWER......Gastric bleeding
The use of which of the following medication classes is considered
nephroprotective for patients with diabetes mellitus and/or chronic
kidney disease? ......ANSWER......Angiotesion converting enzyme (ACE
Inhibitor)
Which electrolyte is elevated by the use of hydrochlorothiazide?
......ANSWER......calcium
The most common causes of essential hypertension include which of
the following? ......ANSWER......Diabetes and hypertension
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The first immunoglobulin level to rise after any acute exposure would
be which of the following? ......ANSWER......IGM
Which of the following represent a type 1 hypersensitivity reaction?
......ANSWER......IGE mediated anaphylaxis
Per JNC-8 hypertension guidelines, first line essential hypertension
therapy for Black Americans (unless otherwise contraindicated) should
include which of the following: ......ANSWER......dihydropyridine
calcium channel blockers
What age is the cutoff for JNC-8 hypertension guidelines for increasing
BP goals from 140/90 to 150/90? ......ANSWER......age 60
The use of which of the following classes of drugs is contraindicated for
hypertension management in patients with heart failure with a reduced
ejection fraction? ......ANSWER......dihydropyridine calcium channel
blocker
Patients with a history of HFrEF (heart failure with reduced ejection
fraction) are likely to reflect which of the following ejection fractions?
......ANSWER......35%
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The purpose of ACE inhibitors or ARB therapy for patients with heart
failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) is which of the following:
......ANSWER......Reduce ventricular wall remodeling
A patient with a diagnosis of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
should be notified that which of the following should be instituted with
or without medication regimens to improve end organ perfusion?
......ANSWER......Quit smoking and reduce weight by 5-10% if possible
A nurse is a caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder.
Which of the following is a manifestation of the disorder?
......ANSWER......Unstable interpersonal relationships
A nurse in a long-term care facility is assisting with an educational
program regarding common sites of health care associated infections
for a group of newly hired assistive personnel. Which of the following
sites should be included in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
......ANSWER......Blood stream, Urinary tract , Surgical wound,
Respiratory tract
A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following a gastric
bypass. Which of the following findings indicates the client could be
experiencing an anastomotic leak? ......ANSWER......Oliguria
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CEA PATHOPHYSIOLOGY REMEDIATION MODULE EXAM
LATEST 2025/ 2026 TEST BANK| COMPLETE 350 REAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
WELL-ELABORATED RATIONALES/ GRADED A+
A 19-year-old presents with a sore throat and anterior cervical
adenopathy. Which causative agent would be suspected?
......ANSWER......Group A Beta-hemolytic streptococcus
Which of the following microorganisms are most frequently associated
with acute bacterial rhino-sinusitis? ......ANSWER......Streptococcus
pneumoniae and haemophilus influenza
Which antibiotic is appropriate for initial treatment of sinusitis?
......ANSWER......amoxicillin/clavulanic acid (Augmentin)
Initial management for a patient with dry eyes should include:
......ANSWER......preservative free lubricative eye drops
Patients with new/untreated iron deficiency anemia are most likely to
have which of the following differential levels? ......ANSWER......low
MCH and MCV
pg. 1
,2|Page
A patient with a recent gastric bypass with macrocytosis should be
evaluated for which of the following types of anemia?
......ANSWER......pernicious anemia
A patient with end stage renal disease is most likely to exhibit which of
the following types of anemia? ......ANSWER......Anemia of Chronic
disease
Patients with thalassemia trait are likely to have which of the following
findings? ......ANSWER......Low MCH
Patients with prostaglandin inhibition from chronic non-steroidal anti-
inflammatory drug (NSAID) use are at high risk of which of the following
complications? ......ANSWER......Gastric bleeding
The use of which of the following medication classes is considered
nephroprotective for patients with diabetes mellitus and/or chronic
kidney disease? ......ANSWER......Angiotesion converting enzyme (ACE
Inhibitor)
Which electrolyte is elevated by the use of hydrochlorothiazide?
......ANSWER......calcium
The most common causes of essential hypertension include which of
the following? ......ANSWER......Diabetes and hypertension
pg. 2
,3|Page
The first immunoglobulin level to rise after any acute exposure would
be which of the following? ......ANSWER......IGM
Which of the following represent a type 1 hypersensitivity reaction?
......ANSWER......IGE mediated anaphylaxis
Per JNC-8 hypertension guidelines, first line essential hypertension
therapy for Black Americans (unless otherwise contraindicated) should
include which of the following: ......ANSWER......dihydropyridine
calcium channel blockers
What age is the cutoff for JNC-8 hypertension guidelines for increasing
BP goals from 140/90 to 150/90? ......ANSWER......age 60
The use of which of the following classes of drugs is contraindicated for
hypertension management in patients with heart failure with a reduced
ejection fraction? ......ANSWER......dihydropyridine calcium channel
blocker
Patients with a history of HFrEF (heart failure with reduced ejection
fraction) are likely to reflect which of the following ejection fractions?
......ANSWER......35%
pg. 3
, 4|Page
The purpose of ACE inhibitors or ARB therapy for patients with heart
failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) is which of the following:
......ANSWER......Reduce ventricular wall remodeling
A patient with a diagnosis of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
should be notified that which of the following should be instituted with
or without medication regimens to improve end organ perfusion?
......ANSWER......Quit smoking and reduce weight by 5-10% if possible
A nurse is a caring for a client who has borderline personality disorder.
Which of the following is a manifestation of the disorder?
......ANSWER......Unstable interpersonal relationships
A nurse in a long-term care facility is assisting with an educational
program regarding common sites of health care associated infections
for a group of newly hired assistive personnel. Which of the following
sites should be included in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
......ANSWER......Blood stream, Urinary tract , Surgical wound,
Respiratory tract
A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following a gastric
bypass. Which of the following findings indicates the client could be
experiencing an anastomotic leak? ......ANSWER......Oliguria
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