NR507 Final Exam Study Guide 2025: Family Nurse Practitioners

Question 1 Which of the following is a pathophysiologic mechanism commonly associated with heart failure? A) Decreased oxygen demand B) Increased preload C) Enhanced ventricular contractility D) Decreased vascular resistance Answer: B) Increased preload Question 2 Epidemiology refers to: A) The study of disease in the population B) The biological mechanisms of disease C) The medical history of a patient D) The individual response to therapy Answer: A) The study of disease in the population Question 3 An example of an etiology that can lead to Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is: A) Viral infection B) Genetic predisposition C) Environmental toxins D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above Question 4 In the context of pathogenesis, which of the following best describes the development of cancer? A) Direct tissue damage B) Immune system activation C) Mutations in genes regulating cell growth D) Nutritional deficiency Answer: C) Mutations in genes regulating cell growth