Pathophysiology Final Exam 1 Questions with 100% Correct Answers

Pathophysiology Final Exam 1

Questions with 100% Correct Answers


Which of the following causes gout?




a. Loss of serotonin receptors

b. Excessive uric acid metabolism

c. Impaired liver function


d. Impaired cardiac arrest - ✔✔b. Excessive uric acid metabolism


Which of the following effects does histamine, an inflammatory mediator

have on the body?




a. It causes the airways to dilate

b. It causes the blood vessels to dilate

c. It dries up mucous membranes



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,d. It causes the blood vessels to constrict - ✔✔b. It causes the blood

vessels to dilate

What is the function of the mitochondria?




a. Replicates proteins

b. Form antibodies on the outside of the cell

c. Produces adenosine triphosphate (ATP) for energy


d. Form a protective barrier around the cell - ✔✔c. Produces adenosine

triphosphate (ATP) for energy

On a complete blood count with differential, a client with allergies will have

high levels of which of the following?




a. Basophils

b. Hemoglobin

c. Red blood cells


d. Platelets - ✔✔a. Basophils



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, The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system causes the release of many

hormones, including angiotensin 1 and angiotensin 2, and aldosterone.

Which of the following are effects of the RAAS?




a. Vasodilation and decreased BP

b. Increased HR and pupil dilation

c. Water retention and sodium elimination


d. Vasoconstriction and increased BP - ✔✔d. Vasoconstriction and

increased BP

- Water and sodium reabsorption

Which of the following is a symptom of dehydration?




a. Crackles in the lungs

b. Weight gain

c. Thirst


d. Slow; regular pulse - ✔✔c. Thirst


- Dry mucous membranes
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