Edapt Pathophysiology Questions Week
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Characteristics of Systolic HF:
A. Heart failure with ejection fraction ≥ 50%
B. Heart failure with ejection fraction ≤ 40%
C. Pulmonary congestion without cardiomegaly on chest X-ray
D. Pulmonary congestion with cardiomegaly on chest X-ray
E. Increased size of left ventricle
F. Decreased size of left ventricle
G. S3 gallop
H. S4 gallop - correct answer ✅B, D, E, G
In a primary care office, a nurse practitioner (NP) assesses a
client who reports taking a new medication 30 minutes before
arrival. The NP is concerned that the client may be having a
hypersensitivity reaction. Which clinical manifestations should
the NP expect
Hypertension
Wheezing
Bradycardia
Diaphoresis
Urticaria
,Edapt Pathophysiology Questions Week
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Vomiting - correct answer ✅Urticaria, wheezing, vomiting, and
diaphoresis
Immediate hypersensitivity is mediated by IgE antibodies, which
result in an allergy, anaphylaxis, or atopic disease. The NP
should expect the client to have a type 1 hypersensitivity to
recent medication use, which can include these immediate
reactions as clinical manifestations: urticaria, wheezing,
vomiting, and diaphoresis.
Hypertension and bradycardia are not associated with
immediate hypersensitivity reactions.
____________ are the primary effector cells and responsible for
initiating and mediating _____________ hypersensitivity.
Eosinophils, Neutrophils, Mast cells, or T-cells
Type 1, 2, 3, or 4 - correct answer ✅Mast cells are the primary
effector cells and responsible for initiating and mediating type 1
hypersensitivity reactions.
Characterized by the rapid release of proinflammatory
mediators like histamine, leukotrienes, and cytokines in
response to allergen exposure, mast cells are the primary
effector cells responsible for initiating and mediating type 1
hypersensitivity reactions.
,Edapt Pathophysiology Questions Week
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____________ hypersensitivity reactions involve the formation
of _____________ that can deposit in tissues, leading to
complement activation, inflammation, and tissue destruction.
Type 1, 2, 3, or 4
IgE, IgM, IgG, immune complexes - correct answer ✅Type 3
hypersensitivity reactions involve the formation of immune
complexes that can deposit in tissues, leading to complement
activation, inflammation, and tissue destruction.
Type 3 hypersensitivity reactions involve the formation of
immune complexes that can deposit in tissues, leading to
complement activation and inflammation. This process can
cause tissue damage and is associated with systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE) and serum sickness.
Type 1 reactions are mediated by IgE antibodies, and type 2 are
mediated by IgG or IgM antibodies. Type 4 reactions are
activated by T-helper cells.
Highlight the finding(s) the nurse practitioner (NP) recognizes as
risk factors that may contribute to the client's new diagnosis of
allergic rhinitis. Select all that apply.
, Edapt Pathophysiology Questions Week
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Camille Rutherford, 45-years-old
Chief Complaint: red, dry, itchy skin on arms and legs, shortness
of breath, wheezing, and cough
Medical History: presents with a nonproductive cough,
expiratory wheezing, and shortness of breath upon exertion;
reports a gradual onset of these symptoms and mentioned that
they have been progressively worsening when walking their dog
outside
Past Medical History: eczema, hypertension
Social History: lives at home with daughter and their dog -
correct answer ✅cough, wheezing, SOB, gradual onset,
outside, eczema, dog
Allergic rhinitis attacks are related to ongoing exposure to
specific offending agents. The strongest risk factor for
developing asthma is a history of atopic disease (the client has
eczema, a form of atopic dermatitis). Environmental factors and
allergens—such as high humidity, cold, dry weather, house dust
mites, pet fur, and pollen—can place a client at risk for a new
diagnosis of allergic asthma.
With prior exposure to allergens, Camille was sensitized.
Chronic exposure to allergens mediated IgE antibodies to attach
1-4 rated A 2026
Characteristics of Systolic HF:
A. Heart failure with ejection fraction ≥ 50%
B. Heart failure with ejection fraction ≤ 40%
C. Pulmonary congestion without cardiomegaly on chest X-ray
D. Pulmonary congestion with cardiomegaly on chest X-ray
E. Increased size of left ventricle
F. Decreased size of left ventricle
G. S3 gallop
H. S4 gallop - correct answer ✅B, D, E, G
In a primary care office, a nurse practitioner (NP) assesses a
client who reports taking a new medication 30 minutes before
arrival. The NP is concerned that the client may be having a
hypersensitivity reaction. Which clinical manifestations should
the NP expect
Hypertension
Wheezing
Bradycardia
Diaphoresis
Urticaria
,Edapt Pathophysiology Questions Week
1-4 rated A 2026
Vomiting - correct answer ✅Urticaria, wheezing, vomiting, and
diaphoresis
Immediate hypersensitivity is mediated by IgE antibodies, which
result in an allergy, anaphylaxis, or atopic disease. The NP
should expect the client to have a type 1 hypersensitivity to
recent medication use, which can include these immediate
reactions as clinical manifestations: urticaria, wheezing,
vomiting, and diaphoresis.
Hypertension and bradycardia are not associated with
immediate hypersensitivity reactions.
____________ are the primary effector cells and responsible for
initiating and mediating _____________ hypersensitivity.
Eosinophils, Neutrophils, Mast cells, or T-cells
Type 1, 2, 3, or 4 - correct answer ✅Mast cells are the primary
effector cells and responsible for initiating and mediating type 1
hypersensitivity reactions.
Characterized by the rapid release of proinflammatory
mediators like histamine, leukotrienes, and cytokines in
response to allergen exposure, mast cells are the primary
effector cells responsible for initiating and mediating type 1
hypersensitivity reactions.
,Edapt Pathophysiology Questions Week
1-4 rated A 2026
____________ hypersensitivity reactions involve the formation
of _____________ that can deposit in tissues, leading to
complement activation, inflammation, and tissue destruction.
Type 1, 2, 3, or 4
IgE, IgM, IgG, immune complexes - correct answer ✅Type 3
hypersensitivity reactions involve the formation of immune
complexes that can deposit in tissues, leading to complement
activation, inflammation, and tissue destruction.
Type 3 hypersensitivity reactions involve the formation of
immune complexes that can deposit in tissues, leading to
complement activation and inflammation. This process can
cause tissue damage and is associated with systemic lupus
erythematosus (SLE) and serum sickness.
Type 1 reactions are mediated by IgE antibodies, and type 2 are
mediated by IgG or IgM antibodies. Type 4 reactions are
activated by T-helper cells.
Highlight the finding(s) the nurse practitioner (NP) recognizes as
risk factors that may contribute to the client's new diagnosis of
allergic rhinitis. Select all that apply.
, Edapt Pathophysiology Questions Week
1-4 rated A 2026
Camille Rutherford, 45-years-old
Chief Complaint: red, dry, itchy skin on arms and legs, shortness
of breath, wheezing, and cough
Medical History: presents with a nonproductive cough,
expiratory wheezing, and shortness of breath upon exertion;
reports a gradual onset of these symptoms and mentioned that
they have been progressively worsening when walking their dog
outside
Past Medical History: eczema, hypertension
Social History: lives at home with daughter and their dog -
correct answer ✅cough, wheezing, SOB, gradual onset,
outside, eczema, dog
Allergic rhinitis attacks are related to ongoing exposure to
specific offending agents. The strongest risk factor for
developing asthma is a history of atopic disease (the client has
eczema, a form of atopic dermatitis). Environmental factors and
allergens—such as high humidity, cold, dry weather, house dust
mites, pet fur, and pollen—can place a client at risk for a new
diagnosis of allergic asthma.
With prior exposure to allergens, Camille was sensitized.
Chronic exposure to allergens mediated IgE antibodies to attach
