ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM WITH QUESTION AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS Lab Tests

ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM WITH QUESTION AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS Lab Tests Q: Which of the following pharmacokinetic changes is most likely to occur with normal aging? A. Increased first pass metabolism B. Increased gastric pH C. Increased hepatic blood flow D. Increased total body water B. Increased gastric pH Q: Which of the following describes both the correct pharmacokinetic change that occurs with normal aging and the correct effect on drug therapy? A. Decreased GFR = increased excretion of renally cleared drugs B. Decreased liver perfusion = increased clearance for drugs through first pass metabolism C. Increased gastric pH = decreased absorption of drugs requiring an acidic environment D. Increased total body fat = decreased half-life of lipid soluble drugs C. Increased gastric pH = decreased absorption of drugs requiring an acidic environment Q: Which neurotransmitter excites receptors on the bladder smooth muscle leading to bladder contractions? A. Acetylcholine B. Dopamine C. Histamine D. Serotonin A. Acetylcholine Q: Which of the following is an example of a semi- quantitative test? A. Colony forming units (CFU/mL) B. Pregnancy test C. Serum potassium D. White blood cell count A. Colony forming units (CFU/mL)