WCU Pathophysiology (MIDTERM) questions with verified solutions
A+ Grade
A common cause of heart failure is which of the following? (Select all that apply.
- correct answer -Coronary artery disease
-Cardiomyopathy
-Hypertension
When the cause of a disease is due to unintended or unwanted medical treatment, the term to describe
this is
- correct answer latrogenic
COPD type A is referred to as:
- correct answer Emphysema
A heart that has to pump harder in order to effectively circulate blood is likely to undergo which type of
cellular adaptation?
- correct answer Hypertrophy
Which pathogenetic change is associated with acute bronchitis? (Select all that apply.)
- correct answer -Swelling from exudation of fluid
-Loss of ciliary function
-Inflamed airways
Which is true regarding hemophilia A?
- correct answer It is caused by factor VII deficiency.
Which is a malignant disorder of mature antibody-secreting B lymphocytes or plasma cells?
- correct answer Multiple myeloma
,The pathogenesis of tuberculosis includes the entrance of mycobacteria into the lungs and the resulting
of which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
- correct answer -Calcification
-Ghon tubercles
-Formation of granulomas
-Activation of macrophages
Atherosclerosis predisposes to a number of processes that are factors in myocardial ischemia. These
processes include
- correct answer Thrombus Formation
Which offers the best prognosis for the cure of cancer?
- correct answer Early Detection
Which statement is true regarding thalassemia?
- correct answer It is a deficiency of one or more polypeptide chains.
Which is required for red blood cell production? (Select all that apply.)
- correct answer -Iron
-Folate
-Vitamin B12
Abnormal new cellular growth is referred to as
- correct answer Neoplasia
How many liters of blood are circulating in the human body at any one time?
- correct answer 4-6l
What is the marker of choice for detecting a myocardial infarction?
- correct answer Elevated serum levels of cardiac troponin
Which is a risk factor associated with hypertension? (Select all that apply.)
- correct answer -Age
,-African American race
-History of tobacco smoking
Which component of the blood is responsible for protecting the body by phagocytosis of
microorganisms and other debris?
- correct answer Leukocytes
Which term is used to identify hypertension that has a specific disease as its cause?
- correct answer Secondary
Restoration of effective function is the goal of which level of prevention?
- correct answer Teritary
Which restrictive disease is associated with the formation of an antigen-antibody complex, causing
fibrosis of the lung?
- correct answer Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
The pathologic changes that occur in the development of coronary atherosclerotic lesions include cell
damage resulting from which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
- correct answer -The effects of oxidized lipids
-An inflammatory response
-The formation of plaques
Which statements is true regarding serum potassium (K +) levels? (Select all that apply.)
- correct answer -Hyperkalemia can result in weakness in the lower extremities.
-Hyperkalemia can be characterized by intestinal cramping.
-Hypokalemia can often cause muscle weakness.
-Hypokalemia can result in a paralytic ileus.
Cellular hypoxia results in
- correct answer Failure of the sodium-potassium pump
, Which cellular change is seen with chronic bronchitis?
- correct answer Increased eosinophils
Which disease has the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells on histologic examination?
- correct answer Hodgkin lymphoma
Which type of cellular adaptation would create the greatest concern if found on a biopsy report?
- correct answer Dysplasia
What assists in the diagnosis of multiple myeloma?
- correct answer Bence Jones proteins
Which type of shock is characterized by generalized vasodilation and peripheral pooling of blood?
(Select all that apply.)
- correct answer -Septic
-Neurogenic
-Anaphylatic
The pathogenesis of pneumonia includes the inhalation of microbial agents and the resulting of which of
the following? (Select all that apply.
- correct answer -Inflammation
-Lung consolidation
-Formation of exudates
What is the primary cause of airway obstruction in patients with chronic bronchitis?
- correct answer Mucous plugs
Uncontrolled massive bleeding causes what type of shock?
- correct answer Hypovolemic
Which is a modifiable risk factor for prevention of atherosclerosis?
- correct answer Smoking
A+ Grade
A common cause of heart failure is which of the following? (Select all that apply.
- correct answer -Coronary artery disease
-Cardiomyopathy
-Hypertension
When the cause of a disease is due to unintended or unwanted medical treatment, the term to describe
this is
- correct answer latrogenic
COPD type A is referred to as:
- correct answer Emphysema
A heart that has to pump harder in order to effectively circulate blood is likely to undergo which type of
cellular adaptation?
- correct answer Hypertrophy
Which pathogenetic change is associated with acute bronchitis? (Select all that apply.)
- correct answer -Swelling from exudation of fluid
-Loss of ciliary function
-Inflamed airways
Which is true regarding hemophilia A?
- correct answer It is caused by factor VII deficiency.
Which is a malignant disorder of mature antibody-secreting B lymphocytes or plasma cells?
- correct answer Multiple myeloma
,The pathogenesis of tuberculosis includes the entrance of mycobacteria into the lungs and the resulting
of which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
- correct answer -Calcification
-Ghon tubercles
-Formation of granulomas
-Activation of macrophages
Atherosclerosis predisposes to a number of processes that are factors in myocardial ischemia. These
processes include
- correct answer Thrombus Formation
Which offers the best prognosis for the cure of cancer?
- correct answer Early Detection
Which statement is true regarding thalassemia?
- correct answer It is a deficiency of one or more polypeptide chains.
Which is required for red blood cell production? (Select all that apply.)
- correct answer -Iron
-Folate
-Vitamin B12
Abnormal new cellular growth is referred to as
- correct answer Neoplasia
How many liters of blood are circulating in the human body at any one time?
- correct answer 4-6l
What is the marker of choice for detecting a myocardial infarction?
- correct answer Elevated serum levels of cardiac troponin
Which is a risk factor associated with hypertension? (Select all that apply.)
- correct answer -Age
,-African American race
-History of tobacco smoking
Which component of the blood is responsible for protecting the body by phagocytosis of
microorganisms and other debris?
- correct answer Leukocytes
Which term is used to identify hypertension that has a specific disease as its cause?
- correct answer Secondary
Restoration of effective function is the goal of which level of prevention?
- correct answer Teritary
Which restrictive disease is associated with the formation of an antigen-antibody complex, causing
fibrosis of the lung?
- correct answer Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
The pathologic changes that occur in the development of coronary atherosclerotic lesions include cell
damage resulting from which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
- correct answer -The effects of oxidized lipids
-An inflammatory response
-The formation of plaques
Which statements is true regarding serum potassium (K +) levels? (Select all that apply.)
- correct answer -Hyperkalemia can result in weakness in the lower extremities.
-Hyperkalemia can be characterized by intestinal cramping.
-Hypokalemia can often cause muscle weakness.
-Hypokalemia can result in a paralytic ileus.
Cellular hypoxia results in
- correct answer Failure of the sodium-potassium pump
, Which cellular change is seen with chronic bronchitis?
- correct answer Increased eosinophils
Which disease has the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells on histologic examination?
- correct answer Hodgkin lymphoma
Which type of cellular adaptation would create the greatest concern if found on a biopsy report?
- correct answer Dysplasia
What assists in the diagnosis of multiple myeloma?
- correct answer Bence Jones proteins
Which type of shock is characterized by generalized vasodilation and peripheral pooling of blood?
(Select all that apply.)
- correct answer -Septic
-Neurogenic
-Anaphylatic
The pathogenesis of pneumonia includes the inhalation of microbial agents and the resulting of which of
the following? (Select all that apply.
- correct answer -Inflammation
-Lung consolidation
-Formation of exudates
What is the primary cause of airway obstruction in patients with chronic bronchitis?
- correct answer Mucous plugs
Uncontrolled massive bleeding causes what type of shock?
- correct answer Hypovolemic
Which is a modifiable risk factor for prevention of atherosclerosis?
- correct answer Smoking
