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Patho Wk 7 Ch (36, 37, 38, 40, 41) Song
WCU. Exam Questions And Answers
An infusion of mannitol would be prescribed to treat
a.varices
b.encephalopathy
c.cerebral edema
d.peritonitis - Answers✔c. edema
Pathophysiologically, esophageal varices can be attributed to
a.diminished protein metabolism
b.elevated bilirubin
c.fluid accumulation
d.portal hypertension - Answers✔d. portal hypertension
Dumping syndrome is commonly seen after __________ procedures.
a.colonoscopy
b.gastric bypass
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c.appendectomy
d.intestinal biopsy - Answers✔b.gastric bypass
Aldosterone secretion is regulated by the presence of ________ in the circulation.
a.corticoglobulin b.progesterone c.ACTH d.angiotensin II - Answers✔d.angiotensin II
Which response to an injection of ACTH indicates a primary adrenal insufficiency?
a.No change in serum glucocorticoid level
b.An increase in serum ACTH level
c.An increase in serum glucocorticoid level
d.A decrease in serum glucose level - Answers✔a.No change in serum glucocorticoid level
Hepatitis with the presence of autoantibodies and positive antinuclear antibodies (ANA) is
a.autoimmune hepatitis b.hepatitis A c.hepatitis D d.hepatitis B. - Answers✔a.autoimmune
hepatitis
What finding should prompt further diagnostic testing in a child presenting with diarrhea?
a.Greenish, watery diarrhea b.Frequent, large-volume diarrhea c.Blood and mucus in the stools
d.Periumbilical discomfort - Answers✔c.Blood and mucus in the stools
Liver transaminase elevations in which aspartate aminotransferase (AST) is markedly greater
than alanine aminotransferase (ALT) is characteristic of
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Patho Wk 7 Ch (36, 37, 38, 40, 41) Song
WCU. Exam Questions And Answers
An infusion of mannitol would be prescribed to treat
a.varices
b.encephalopathy
c.cerebral edema
d.peritonitis - Answers✔c. edema
Pathophysiologically, esophageal varices can be attributed to
a.diminished protein metabolism
b.elevated bilirubin
c.fluid accumulation
d.portal hypertension - Answers✔d. portal hypertension
Dumping syndrome is commonly seen after __________ procedures.
a.colonoscopy
b.gastric bypass
1|Page
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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
c.appendectomy
d.intestinal biopsy - Answers✔b.gastric bypass
Aldosterone secretion is regulated by the presence of ________ in the circulation.
a.corticoglobulin b.progesterone c.ACTH d.angiotensin II - Answers✔d.angiotensin II
Which response to an injection of ACTH indicates a primary adrenal insufficiency?
a.No change in serum glucocorticoid level
b.An increase in serum ACTH level
c.An increase in serum glucocorticoid level
d.A decrease in serum glucose level - Answers✔a.No change in serum glucocorticoid level
Hepatitis with the presence of autoantibodies and positive antinuclear antibodies (ANA) is
a.autoimmune hepatitis b.hepatitis A c.hepatitis D d.hepatitis B. - Answers✔a.autoimmune
hepatitis
What finding should prompt further diagnostic testing in a child presenting with diarrhea?
a.Greenish, watery diarrhea b.Frequent, large-volume diarrhea c.Blood and mucus in the stools
d.Periumbilical discomfort - Answers✔c.Blood and mucus in the stools
Liver transaminase elevations in which aspartate aminotransferase (AST) is markedly greater
than alanine aminotransferase (ALT) is characteristic of
2|Page
