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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL PRACTICE EXAM||
2025 LATELY UPDATED QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS|| NEWEST VERSION WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
Which organelle is responsible for ATP production?
A. Nucleus
B. Mitochondria
C. Ribosomes
D. Lysosomes - ANSWER: B. Mitochondria - Primary site of ATP production
through oxidative phosphorylation
Which phase of inflammation involves macrophages and lymphocytes?
A. Acute phase
B. Subacute phase
C. Chronic phase
D. Prodromal phase - ANSWER: C. Chronic phase - Chronic inflammation
involves macrophages and lymphocytes
Which hypersensitivity reaction involves immune complex deposition?
A. Type I
B. Type II
C. Type III
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D. Type IV - ANSWER: C. Type III - Involves immune complex deposition, seen
in conditions like lupus
A patient presents with symptoms of right-sided heart failure. What is the most
likely diagnosis?
A. Pulmonary embolism
B. Cor pulmonale
C. Pneumonia
D. Aortic aneurysm - ANSWER: B. Cor pulmonale - Right-sided heart failure
caused by chronic pulmonary hypertension
Select the clinical manifestations associated with pulmonary embolism:
(SATA)
A. Sudden dyspnea
B. Pleuritic chest pain
C. Tachycardia
D. Bilateral leg swelling - ANSWER: A, B, C - Classic signs of pulmonary
embolism
Which interventions are essential for a patient diagnosed with COPD?
(SATA)
A. Smoking cessation
B. Bronchodilator therapy
C. Oxygen therapy
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D. Pulmonary rehabilitation - ANSWER: A, B, C, D - Essential management
strategies for COPD
A 67-year-old male presents with worsening shortness of breath and fatigue. He
has a history of congestive heart failure (CHF).
Which lab value would indicate worsening heart failure?
A. Elevated BNP
B. Decreased creatinine
C. Increased sodium
D. Decreased potassium - ANSWER: A. Elevated BNP - BNP levels rise with
increased ventricular stretch in CHF
A 67-year-old male presents with worsening shortness of breath and fatigue. He
has a history of congestive heart failure (CHF).
The patient reports new onset of peripheral edema and weight gain. Which type of
CHF is most likely?
A. Left-sided heart failure
B. Right-sided heart failure
C. High-output heart failure
D. Systolic dysfunction - ANSWER: B. Right-sided heart failure - Presents with
peripheral edema and weight gain
A patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is placed on
mechanical ventilation. Which intervention is most critical?
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL PRACTICE EXAM||
2025 LATELY UPDATED QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS|| NEWEST VERSION WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
Which organelle is responsible for ATP production?
A. Nucleus
B. Mitochondria
C. Ribosomes
D. Lysosomes - ANSWER: B. Mitochondria - Primary site of ATP production
through oxidative phosphorylation
Which phase of inflammation involves macrophages and lymphocytes?
A. Acute phase
B. Subacute phase
C. Chronic phase
D. Prodromal phase - ANSWER: C. Chronic phase - Chronic inflammation
involves macrophages and lymphocytes
Which hypersensitivity reaction involves immune complex deposition?
A. Type I
B. Type II
C. Type III
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D. Type IV - ANSWER: C. Type III - Involves immune complex deposition, seen
in conditions like lupus
A patient presents with symptoms of right-sided heart failure. What is the most
likely diagnosis?
A. Pulmonary embolism
B. Cor pulmonale
C. Pneumonia
D. Aortic aneurysm - ANSWER: B. Cor pulmonale - Right-sided heart failure
caused by chronic pulmonary hypertension
Select the clinical manifestations associated with pulmonary embolism:
(SATA)
A. Sudden dyspnea
B. Pleuritic chest pain
C. Tachycardia
D. Bilateral leg swelling - ANSWER: A, B, C - Classic signs of pulmonary
embolism
Which interventions are essential for a patient diagnosed with COPD?
(SATA)
A. Smoking cessation
B. Bronchodilator therapy
C. Oxygen therapy
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D. Pulmonary rehabilitation - ANSWER: A, B, C, D - Essential management
strategies for COPD
A 67-year-old male presents with worsening shortness of breath and fatigue. He
has a history of congestive heart failure (CHF).
Which lab value would indicate worsening heart failure?
A. Elevated BNP
B. Decreased creatinine
C. Increased sodium
D. Decreased potassium - ANSWER: A. Elevated BNP - BNP levels rise with
increased ventricular stretch in CHF
A 67-year-old male presents with worsening shortness of breath and fatigue. He
has a history of congestive heart failure (CHF).
The patient reports new onset of peripheral edema and weight gain. Which type of
CHF is most likely?
A. Left-sided heart failure
B. Right-sided heart failure
C. High-output heart failure
D. Systolic dysfunction - ANSWER: B. Right-sided heart failure - Presents with
peripheral edema and weight gain
A patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is placed on
mechanical ventilation. Which intervention is most critical?
