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WCU PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (MIDTERM) EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS SOLVED CORRECTLY LATEST UPDATE 2027 GRADED A+

Question 1.
A common cause failure is which of lowing? (Select all ply.

Correct Answer: of heart -Coronary artery disease the fol- -Cardiomyopathy that
ap- -Hypertension


Question 2.
When the cause of a dis-ease is due to unintended or unwanted medical treatment, the
term to de-scribe this is

Correct Answer: latrogenic


Question 3.
COPD type A is referred as:

Correct Answer: to Emphysema


Question 4.
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


Question 5.
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


Question 6.
Which is true regarding hemophilia A?

Correct Answer: It is caused by factor VII deficiency.


Question 7.
Which is a malignant disorder of mature anti-body-secreting B lymphocytes or plasma
cells?

Correct Answer: Multiple myeloma

,Question 8.
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


Question 9.
Atherosclerosis predisposes to a number of processes that are factors in myocardial
ischemia. These processes include

Correct Answer: Thrombus Formation


Question 10.
Which offers the best prognosis for the cure of cancer?

Correct Answer: Early Detection


Question 11.
Which statement is true regarding thalassemia?

Correct Answer: It is a deficiency of one or more polypeptide chains.


Question 12.
Which is required for red blood cell production? (Select all that apply.)

Correct Answer: -Iron -Folate -Vitamin B12


Question 13.
Abnormal new cellular growth is referred to as

Correct Answer: Neoplasia


Question 14.
How many liters of blood are circulating in the human body at any one time?

Correct Answer: 4-6l


Question 15.
What is the marker of choice for detecting a myocardial infarction?

Correct Answer: Elevated serum levels of cardiac troponin

,Question 16.
Which is a risk factor ciated with hypertension? (Select all that apply.)

Correct Answer: asso- -Age -African American race -History of tobacco smoking


Question 17.
Which component of the blood is responsible for protecting the body by phagocytosis of
microorganisms and other debris?

Correct Answer: Leukocytes


Question 18.
Which term is used to identify hypertension that has a specific disease as its cause?

Correct Answer: Secondary


Question 19.
Restoration of effective function is the goal of which level of prevention?

Correct Answer: Teritary


Question 20.
Which restrictive disease is associated with the formation of an antigen-anti-body
complex, causing fibrosis of the lung?

Correct Answer: Hypersensitivity pneumonitis


Question 21.
The pathologic changes that occur in the development of coronary atherosclerotic lesions
include cell damage result-ing from which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

Correct Answer: -The effects of oxidized lipids -An inflammatory response -The
formation of plaques


Question 22.
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.


Question 23.
Cellular hypoxia results

, Correct Answer: in Failure of the sodium-potassium pump


Question 24.
Which cellular change is seen with chronic bronchitis?

Correct Answer: Increased eosinophils


Question 25.
Which disease has the presence of Reed-Stern-berg cells on histologic examination?

Correct Answer: Hodgkin lymphoma


Question 26.
Which type of cellular adaptation would create the greatest concern if found on a biopsy
report?

Correct Answer: Dysplasia


Question 27.
What assists in the diagnosis of multiple myeloma?

Correct Answer: Bence Jones proteins


Question 28.
Which type of shock characterized by ized vasodilation ripheral pooling of (Select all that
apply.)

Correct Answer: is general-and pe- -Septic blood? -Neurogenic -Anaphylatic


Question 29.
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


Question 30.
What is the primary cause of airway obstruction in patients with chronic bronchitis?

Correct Answer: Mucous plugs


Question 31.
Uncontrolled massive bleeding causes what type of shock?

Correct Answer: Hypovolemic

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