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NRSG 2350 Pathophysiology
& Pharmacology Exam 3
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16 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 16 comprehensive questions with correct answers related to pathophysiology and
pharmacology, focusing on topics such as gas exchange and respiratory system disorders. It serves as a
valuable resource for students seeking to deepen their understanding of critical concepts in healthcare.
Ideal for exam preparation, course review, and certification study, it enables efficient learning through
immediate access to accurate information and explanations.
CONTENTS
Gas Exchange Q1–Q8
Chemoreceptors Q9–Q10
Asthma Pathophysiology Q11–Q15
COPD Pathophysiology Q16–Q16
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, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 16
Where does oxygen move from
CORRECT ANSWER
oxygen moves from alveolar air into blood
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 16
Describe gas exchange at the cellular level
CORRECT ANSWER
When you exhale, you remove CO2 from your blood
Decrease amount of carbonic acid
raise your blood pH
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 16
What affects gas exchange
CORRECT ANSWER
Ventilation
Diffusion across alveolar- capillary membrane
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 16
Gas exchange- Breathing
CORRECT ANSWER
Inhalation of oxygen and exhalation of carbon dioxide
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 16
Gas exchange- Transport of gases
CORRECT ANSWER
Oxygen and carbon dioxide must be transported to and from the tissues of the body
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