MSN 570 Advanced Pathophysiology
| Week 2 | Complete Exam Prep |
Practice Questions & Answers
2026-2027
,Types of Non-Small Cell Carcinoma Squamous Cell, Adenocarcinomas, Large Cell, Bronchial Carcinoid
ICP in Superior Vena Cava Syndrome Excess collection of blood in the head causing Increase ICP, increased risk in
aneurysms and rupture, Can lead to venous stroke (rare), headache, cerebral
edema, papillodema
Causes of Superior Vena Cava Syndrome external tumor compression on vessel, blood clot(s) inside vessel
Carcinoid syndrome Caused by systemic release in vasoactive substances including Serotonin (5-HT)
and Kalliklein
Lung Cancer 2nd most common cancer
Terminal hematuria (at end of urination) blood presents at the end of urination. Indicates a problem in bladder or prostate
and can be seen in advanced prostate adenocarcinoma
What does PTHrP cause? Hypercalcemia in Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Treatment associated with Localized Adenocarcinoma Surgical Resection
Microscopic finding or histological description is most likely Glandular Pattern
associated with Adenocarcinoma of the lung?
Tumor location in Adenocarcinoma of the lung Peripheral location
Histology study associated with Adenocarcinoma of the Mucin Stain
lung?
Mucin Stain Stain + derived from mucous producing glands
Adenocarcinoma of the lungs is most common Non-Smokers
among_____________?
Most Common Lung Cancer Adenocarcinoma (1/2 lung cancer cases)
Pathophysiology of Adenocarcinoma of the lungs? Mutates: KRA, EGFR, ALK, Important to analyze tumor tissue, drugs that
target/inhibit molecular pathway
, Clinical Features associated with Adenocarcinoma of the Clubbing, Hemoptysis
Lungs?
Treatment for metastatic Adenocarcinoma of the lung Chemotherapy and Radiation
Which test results, or markers is most often used to 5-HIAA in Urine
diagnose Bronchial Carcinoid Tumor?
Microscopic finding or histological description is best Chromogranin A +, Nests of Neuroendocrine cells
associated with Bronchial Carcinoid Tumor?
Systemic disease associated with Bronchial Carcinoid Carcinoid Syndrome
Tumor characterized by release of Vasoactive substances
known as ___________?
Treatments most likely indicated for Bronchial Carcinoid Surgical Resection, Octreotide for symptomatic relief
Tumor?
Signs/Symptoms or diseases most likely to be seen in a Flushing, Wheezing, Diarrhea
patient with Bronchial Carcinoid Tumor?
Facts best describe Bronchial Carcinoid Tumor Excellent Prognosis, Bronchial obstruction, Asymptomatic
Indicated treatments for Large Cell Carcinoma Surgical Resection
Most accurate regarding diagnosis of Large Cell Diagnosis of Exclusion
Carcinoma
Cell Types most closely relates to Large Cell Carcinoma Anaplastic cells, Pleomorphic giant cells
Description most closely associated with Large Cell Poor prognosis, 5yr survival rate is around 10%
Carcinoma
Assessment findings of patient with Large Cell Carcinoma Galactorrhea, peripheral lesions, gynecomastia
Most true of Large Cell Carcinoma Less responsive to chemo/radiation, strong correlation with smoking, May produce
Beta hCG
Paraneoplastic syndrome is best associated with Small Cushings Syndrome, Lambert Eaton Syndrome (LEMS), Ectopic ACTH, SIADH
Cell Carcinoma
| Week 2 | Complete Exam Prep |
Practice Questions & Answers
2026-2027
,Types of Non-Small Cell Carcinoma Squamous Cell, Adenocarcinomas, Large Cell, Bronchial Carcinoid
ICP in Superior Vena Cava Syndrome Excess collection of blood in the head causing Increase ICP, increased risk in
aneurysms and rupture, Can lead to venous stroke (rare), headache, cerebral
edema, papillodema
Causes of Superior Vena Cava Syndrome external tumor compression on vessel, blood clot(s) inside vessel
Carcinoid syndrome Caused by systemic release in vasoactive substances including Serotonin (5-HT)
and Kalliklein
Lung Cancer 2nd most common cancer
Terminal hematuria (at end of urination) blood presents at the end of urination. Indicates a problem in bladder or prostate
and can be seen in advanced prostate adenocarcinoma
What does PTHrP cause? Hypercalcemia in Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Treatment associated with Localized Adenocarcinoma Surgical Resection
Microscopic finding or histological description is most likely Glandular Pattern
associated with Adenocarcinoma of the lung?
Tumor location in Adenocarcinoma of the lung Peripheral location
Histology study associated with Adenocarcinoma of the Mucin Stain
lung?
Mucin Stain Stain + derived from mucous producing glands
Adenocarcinoma of the lungs is most common Non-Smokers
among_____________?
Most Common Lung Cancer Adenocarcinoma (1/2 lung cancer cases)
Pathophysiology of Adenocarcinoma of the lungs? Mutates: KRA, EGFR, ALK, Important to analyze tumor tissue, drugs that
target/inhibit molecular pathway
, Clinical Features associated with Adenocarcinoma of the Clubbing, Hemoptysis
Lungs?
Treatment for metastatic Adenocarcinoma of the lung Chemotherapy and Radiation
Which test results, or markers is most often used to 5-HIAA in Urine
diagnose Bronchial Carcinoid Tumor?
Microscopic finding or histological description is best Chromogranin A +, Nests of Neuroendocrine cells
associated with Bronchial Carcinoid Tumor?
Systemic disease associated with Bronchial Carcinoid Carcinoid Syndrome
Tumor characterized by release of Vasoactive substances
known as ___________?
Treatments most likely indicated for Bronchial Carcinoid Surgical Resection, Octreotide for symptomatic relief
Tumor?
Signs/Symptoms or diseases most likely to be seen in a Flushing, Wheezing, Diarrhea
patient with Bronchial Carcinoid Tumor?
Facts best describe Bronchial Carcinoid Tumor Excellent Prognosis, Bronchial obstruction, Asymptomatic
Indicated treatments for Large Cell Carcinoma Surgical Resection
Most accurate regarding diagnosis of Large Cell Diagnosis of Exclusion
Carcinoma
Cell Types most closely relates to Large Cell Carcinoma Anaplastic cells, Pleomorphic giant cells
Description most closely associated with Large Cell Poor prognosis, 5yr survival rate is around 10%
Carcinoma
Assessment findings of patient with Large Cell Carcinoma Galactorrhea, peripheral lesions, gynecomastia
Most true of Large Cell Carcinoma Less responsive to chemo/radiation, strong correlation with smoking, May produce
Beta hCG
Paraneoplastic syndrome is best associated with Small Cushings Syndrome, Lambert Eaton Syndrome (LEMS), Ectopic ACTH, SIADH
Cell Carcinoma
