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WCU Pathophysiology (MIDTERM) Exam
Questions And Answers
A common cause of heart failure is which of the following? (Select all that apply. - Answers✔-
Coronary artery disease
-Cardiomyopathy
-Hypertension
When the cause of a disease is due to unintended or unwanted medical treatment, the term to
describe this is - Answers✔latrogenic
COPD type A is referred to as: - Answers✔Emphysema
A heart that has to pump harder in order to effectively circulate blood is likely to undergo which
type of cellular adaptation? - Answers✔Hypertrophy
Which pathogenetic change is associated with acute bronchitis? (Select all that apply.) -
Answers✔-Swelling from exudation of fluid
-Loss of ciliary function
-Inflamed airways
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Which is true regarding hemophilia A? - Answers✔It is caused by factor VII deficiency.
Which is a malignant disorder of mature antibody-secreting B lymphocytes or plasma cells? -
Answers✔Multiple myeloma
The pathogenesis of tuberculosis includes the entrance of mycobacteria into the lungs and the
resulting of which of the following? (Select all that apply.) - Answers✔-Calcification
-Ghon tubercles
-Formation of granulomas
-Activation of macrophages
Atherosclerosis predisposes to a number of processes that are factors in myocardial ischemia.
These processes include - Answers✔Thrombus Formation
Which offers the best prognosis for the cure of cancer? - Answers✔Early Detection
Which statement is true regarding thalassemia? - Answers✔It is a deficiency of one or more
polypeptide chains.
Which is required for red blood cell production? (Select all that apply.) - Answers✔-Iron
-Folate
-Vitamin B12
Abnormal new cellular growth is referred to as - Answers✔Neoplasia
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How many liters of blood are circulating in the human body at any one time? - Answers✔4-6l
What is the marker of choice for detecting a myocardial infarction? - Answers✔Elevated serum
levels of cardiac troponin
Which is a risk factor associated with hypertension? (Select all that apply.) - Answers✔-Age
-African American race
-History of tobacco smoking
Which component of the blood is responsible for protecting the body by phagocytosis of
microorganisms and other debris? - Answers✔Leukocytes
Which term is used to identify hypertension that has a specific disease as its cause? -
Answers✔Secondary
Restoration of effective function is the goal of which level of prevention? - Answers✔Teritary
Which restrictive disease is associated with the formation of an antigen-antibody complex,
causing fibrosis of the lung? - Answers✔Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
The pathologic changes that occur in the development of coronary atherosclerotic lesions
include cell damage resulting from which of the following? (Select all that apply.) - Answers✔-
The effects of oxidized lipids
-An inflammatory response
-The formation of plaques
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Which statements is true regarding serum potassium (K +) levels? (Select all that apply.) -
Answers✔-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.
Cellular hypoxia results in - Answers✔Failure of the sodium-potassium pump
Which cellular change is seen with chronic bronchitis? - Answers✔Increased eosinophils
Which disease has the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells on histologic examination? -
Answers✔Hodgkin lymphoma
Which type of cellular adaptation would create the greatest concern if found on a biopsy
report? - Answers✔Dysplasia
What assists in the diagnosis of multiple myeloma? - Answers✔Bence Jones proteins
Which type of shock is characterized by generalized vasodilation and peripheral pooling of
blood? (Select all that apply.) - Answers✔-Septic
-Neurogenic
-Anaphylatic
The pathogenesis of pneumonia includes the inhalation of microbial agents and the resulting of
which of the following? (Select all that apply. - Answers✔-Inflammation
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WCU Pathophysiology (MIDTERM) Exam
Questions And Answers
A common cause of heart failure is which of the following? (Select all that apply. - Answers✔-
Coronary artery disease
-Cardiomyopathy
-Hypertension
When the cause of a disease is due to unintended or unwanted medical treatment, the term to
describe this is - Answers✔latrogenic
COPD type A is referred to as: - Answers✔Emphysema
A heart that has to pump harder in order to effectively circulate blood is likely to undergo which
type of cellular adaptation? - Answers✔Hypertrophy
Which pathogenetic change is associated with acute bronchitis? (Select all that apply.) -
Answers✔-Swelling from exudation of fluid
-Loss of ciliary function
-Inflamed airways
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Which is true regarding hemophilia A? - Answers✔It is caused by factor VII deficiency.
Which is a malignant disorder of mature antibody-secreting B lymphocytes or plasma cells? -
Answers✔Multiple myeloma
The pathogenesis of tuberculosis includes the entrance of mycobacteria into the lungs and the
resulting of which of the following? (Select all that apply.) - Answers✔-Calcification
-Ghon tubercles
-Formation of granulomas
-Activation of macrophages
Atherosclerosis predisposes to a number of processes that are factors in myocardial ischemia.
These processes include - Answers✔Thrombus Formation
Which offers the best prognosis for the cure of cancer? - Answers✔Early Detection
Which statement is true regarding thalassemia? - Answers✔It is a deficiency of one or more
polypeptide chains.
Which is required for red blood cell production? (Select all that apply.) - Answers✔-Iron
-Folate
-Vitamin B12
Abnormal new cellular growth is referred to as - Answers✔Neoplasia
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How many liters of blood are circulating in the human body at any one time? - Answers✔4-6l
What is the marker of choice for detecting a myocardial infarction? - Answers✔Elevated serum
levels of cardiac troponin
Which is a risk factor associated with hypertension? (Select all that apply.) - Answers✔-Age
-African American race
-History of tobacco smoking
Which component of the blood is responsible for protecting the body by phagocytosis of
microorganisms and other debris? - Answers✔Leukocytes
Which term is used to identify hypertension that has a specific disease as its cause? -
Answers✔Secondary
Restoration of effective function is the goal of which level of prevention? - Answers✔Teritary
Which restrictive disease is associated with the formation of an antigen-antibody complex,
causing fibrosis of the lung? - Answers✔Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
The pathologic changes that occur in the development of coronary atherosclerotic lesions
include cell damage resulting from which of the following? (Select all that apply.) - Answers✔-
The effects of oxidized lipids
-An inflammatory response
-The formation of plaques
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Which statements is true regarding serum potassium (K +) levels? (Select all that apply.) -
Answers✔-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.
Cellular hypoxia results in - Answers✔Failure of the sodium-potassium pump
Which cellular change is seen with chronic bronchitis? - Answers✔Increased eosinophils
Which disease has the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells on histologic examination? -
Answers✔Hodgkin lymphoma
Which type of cellular adaptation would create the greatest concern if found on a biopsy
report? - Answers✔Dysplasia
What assists in the diagnosis of multiple myeloma? - Answers✔Bence Jones proteins
Which type of shock is characterized by generalized vasodilation and peripheral pooling of
blood? (Select all that apply.) - Answers✔-Septic
-Neurogenic
-Anaphylatic
The pathogenesis of pneumonia includes the inhalation of microbial agents and the resulting of
which of the following? (Select all that apply. - Answers✔-Inflammation
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