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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 2 GALEN COLLEGE NEWEST
2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 80 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+||JUST OUT!!!
Which type of dermatitis is associated with cradle cap in
newborns? - ANSWER-Seborrheic
What is the most deadly form of skin cancer? - ANSWER-
malignant melanoma
What is the most common, benign form of skin cancer? -
ANSWER-basal cell
Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes - ANSWER-
chicken pox
A post-infective painful neuralgia can occur as a complication of
- ANSWER-shingles
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Which finding is characteristic of oral candidiasis? - ANSWER-
Whitish coating on the tongue
Psoriasis is characterized by - ANSWER-Red patches with silver-
white scales
Onycholysis is characterized by - ANSWER-destruction of the
nails
What is a physical and mechanical barrier? - ANSWER-Pg. 143-
Intact physical barriers act as a blockage to foreign material
entering the body. Ex: The constant shedding of the epidermis
and mucosal membranes aids in the removal of any micro
organisms that attach to their surface
What is the difference between direct and indirect
transmission? - ANSWER-Pg. 148
Direct (droplet) Ex: Sexual intercourse, or kissing
Indirect (Airborne) Ex: Measles
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What is neutropenia and how does this put a pt at risk for
acquiring diseases? - ANSWER-Neutropenia is an absolute
neutrophil count less than 500.
Affected pts are required protective isolation to prevent
infections.
An opportunistic infection is an infection caused by pathogens
(bacteria, viruses, fungi, or protozoa) that take advantage of an
opportunity not normally available, such as a host with a
weakened immune system, an altered microbiota (such as a
disrupted gut microbiota), or breached integumentary barriers.
What are common characteristics of asthma? - ANSWER-Pg.
479
Airway obstruction that is reversible
Airway inflammation
Wheezing, dyspnea, and cough
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 2 GALEN COLLEGE NEWEST
2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 80 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+||JUST OUT!!!
Which type of dermatitis is associated with cradle cap in
newborns? - ANSWER-Seborrheic
What is the most deadly form of skin cancer? - ANSWER-
malignant melanoma
What is the most common, benign form of skin cancer? -
ANSWER-basal cell
Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes - ANSWER-
chicken pox
A post-infective painful neuralgia can occur as a complication of
- ANSWER-shingles
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Which finding is characteristic of oral candidiasis? - ANSWER-
Whitish coating on the tongue
Psoriasis is characterized by - ANSWER-Red patches with silver-
white scales
Onycholysis is characterized by - ANSWER-destruction of the
nails
What is a physical and mechanical barrier? - ANSWER-Pg. 143-
Intact physical barriers act as a blockage to foreign material
entering the body. Ex: The constant shedding of the epidermis
and mucosal membranes aids in the removal of any micro
organisms that attach to their surface
What is the difference between direct and indirect
transmission? - ANSWER-Pg. 148
Direct (droplet) Ex: Sexual intercourse, or kissing
Indirect (Airborne) Ex: Measles
, 3|Page
What is neutropenia and how does this put a pt at risk for
acquiring diseases? - ANSWER-Neutropenia is an absolute
neutrophil count less than 500.
Affected pts are required protective isolation to prevent
infections.
An opportunistic infection is an infection caused by pathogens
(bacteria, viruses, fungi, or protozoa) that take advantage of an
opportunity not normally available, such as a host with a
weakened immune system, an altered microbiota (such as a
disrupted gut microbiota), or breached integumentary barriers.
What are common characteristics of asthma? - ANSWER-Pg.
479
Airway obstruction that is reversible
Airway inflammation
Wheezing, dyspnea, and cough
