BIO 322 MIDTERM EXAM PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM |
ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |
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George, a 34-year-old male, presents with melena and persisting epigastric
pain. He is a smoker and a weekend binge drinker after his tackle football
games with his buddies. He has a nagging low pain that he manages with
OTC anti-inflammatories before and after each game, for the past few
'seasons'. On a side note, he is happy that he has lost 10 pounds this
season which has helped him score 2 touchdowns. A breath test is
negative for H. Pylori infection. What is the probable cause of George's
symptoms?
A. Appendicitis
B. Peptic Ulcer
C. Liver cirrhosis
D. Pancreatitis ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A
Hemophilia is typically found in males and they have a difficult time clotting.
What is the problem that causes the decreased clotting?
A. the clotting factors are used up too quickly which causes hemorrhaging
B. the above statement is false, Hemophilia is typically found in females
C. Missing a specific clotting factor
D. Insufficient platelets ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B
The condition shown in Image 2 would most likely be found in a person with
what connective tissue disorder?
A. Abdominal aortic aneurysm
B. Hypotension
C. Atherosclerosis
D. Marfan's Syndrome ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C
,A previously healthy 42-year-old woman experiences 'the worst headache
of my life' and loses consciousness within an hour. An emergent head CT
scan reveals extensive acute subarachnoid hemorrhage at the bas of the
brain. She is afebrile. A lumbar puncture yields cerebrospinal fluid with
many red blood cells, but no white blood cells therefore it is determined no
infection in present. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Ruptured berry aneurysm
B. Abdominal aortic aneurysm
C. Acute bacterial meningitis
D. Normal pressure hydrocephalus ---------CORRECT ANSWER---------------
--D
In DIC, hemorrhaging occurs after intravascular clotting because of:
A. clotting factor depletion
B. thrombin sensitivity
C. Injection of the missing clotting factor
D. tissue factor not active ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A
Macrocytic anemia is associated with which of the following?
A. Pernicious anemia
B. Vitamin B12 deficiency
C. Fe deficiency
D. Both A and B
E. None of the above ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------D
Lab results for a 19-year-old female show decreased RBC, Hb, Hct, ferritin,
serum Fe, and increased total iron binding capacity. Which of the following
clinical manifestations is associated with the correct diagnosis?
A. Jaundice and hyperbilirubinemia
B. Ascites and portal hypertension
C. Pallor, fatigue, tachycardia
D. Parasthesia of feet and fingers ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
D
, Amy has recently become diagnosed with Crohn's disease with associated
upper gastrointestinal (GI) ulcers. She is pale, lethargic, and has cold
hands. Which of the following would most likely be found on lab evaluation?
A. RBC: low MCV: High MCH: Low
B. Macrocytic Hypochromic blood morphology
C. RBC: Low MCV: High MCH: normal
D. Microcytic Hypochromic blood morphology ---------CORRECT ANSWER-
----------------C
Which of the following types of edema would you expect to see in a patient
with chronic alcoholic cirrhosis?
A. Myxedema
B. Pulmonary edema
C. ascites
D. Localized pitting edema of a joint ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------------
---D
Ann is a healthy 26-year-old white female. Since the beginning of this
current golf season, she has noted increased shortness of breath and low
levels of energy and enthusiasm. These seem worse during her menses.
Today, while playing poorly in a golf tournament at a high, mountainous
course, she became lightheaded and was taken by her golfing partner to
the emergency clinic.
The attending physician's notes indicated a temperature of 98, and
elevated heart rate and respiratory rate, and low blood pressure. Ann
states that heavy menstrual flow has been a problem for 10 to 12 years and
she takes 1000 mg of aspirin every 3 to 4 hours for 6 days during
menstruation. During the summer months while playing golf, she also takes
aspirin to avoid "stiffness in my joints:" Laboratory values are as follows:
Hemoglobin=8 g/dl
Hematocrit=32%
Erythrocyte count= 3.1 X 10^6/mm^3
RBC smear showed microcytic and hypochromic cells. Re ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C
ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |
ALREADY GRADED A+ | VERIFIED ANSWERS |
LATEST VERSION (JUST RELEASED)
George, a 34-year-old male, presents with melena and persisting epigastric
pain. He is a smoker and a weekend binge drinker after his tackle football
games with his buddies. He has a nagging low pain that he manages with
OTC anti-inflammatories before and after each game, for the past few
'seasons'. On a side note, he is happy that he has lost 10 pounds this
season which has helped him score 2 touchdowns. A breath test is
negative for H. Pylori infection. What is the probable cause of George's
symptoms?
A. Appendicitis
B. Peptic Ulcer
C. Liver cirrhosis
D. Pancreatitis ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A
Hemophilia is typically found in males and they have a difficult time clotting.
What is the problem that causes the decreased clotting?
A. the clotting factors are used up too quickly which causes hemorrhaging
B. the above statement is false, Hemophilia is typically found in females
C. Missing a specific clotting factor
D. Insufficient platelets ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------B
The condition shown in Image 2 would most likely be found in a person with
what connective tissue disorder?
A. Abdominal aortic aneurysm
B. Hypotension
C. Atherosclerosis
D. Marfan's Syndrome ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C
,A previously healthy 42-year-old woman experiences 'the worst headache
of my life' and loses consciousness within an hour. An emergent head CT
scan reveals extensive acute subarachnoid hemorrhage at the bas of the
brain. She is afebrile. A lumbar puncture yields cerebrospinal fluid with
many red blood cells, but no white blood cells therefore it is determined no
infection in present. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Ruptured berry aneurysm
B. Abdominal aortic aneurysm
C. Acute bacterial meningitis
D. Normal pressure hydrocephalus ---------CORRECT ANSWER---------------
--D
In DIC, hemorrhaging occurs after intravascular clotting because of:
A. clotting factor depletion
B. thrombin sensitivity
C. Injection of the missing clotting factor
D. tissue factor not active ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------A
Macrocytic anemia is associated with which of the following?
A. Pernicious anemia
B. Vitamin B12 deficiency
C. Fe deficiency
D. Both A and B
E. None of the above ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------D
Lab results for a 19-year-old female show decreased RBC, Hb, Hct, ferritin,
serum Fe, and increased total iron binding capacity. Which of the following
clinical manifestations is associated with the correct diagnosis?
A. Jaundice and hyperbilirubinemia
B. Ascites and portal hypertension
C. Pallor, fatigue, tachycardia
D. Parasthesia of feet and fingers ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
D
, Amy has recently become diagnosed with Crohn's disease with associated
upper gastrointestinal (GI) ulcers. She is pale, lethargic, and has cold
hands. Which of the following would most likely be found on lab evaluation?
A. RBC: low MCV: High MCH: Low
B. Macrocytic Hypochromic blood morphology
C. RBC: Low MCV: High MCH: normal
D. Microcytic Hypochromic blood morphology ---------CORRECT ANSWER-
----------------C
Which of the following types of edema would you expect to see in a patient
with chronic alcoholic cirrhosis?
A. Myxedema
B. Pulmonary edema
C. ascites
D. Localized pitting edema of a joint ---------CORRECT ANSWER--------------
---D
Ann is a healthy 26-year-old white female. Since the beginning of this
current golf season, she has noted increased shortness of breath and low
levels of energy and enthusiasm. These seem worse during her menses.
Today, while playing poorly in a golf tournament at a high, mountainous
course, she became lightheaded and was taken by her golfing partner to
the emergency clinic.
The attending physician's notes indicated a temperature of 98, and
elevated heart rate and respiratory rate, and low blood pressure. Ann
states that heavy menstrual flow has been a problem for 10 to 12 years and
she takes 1000 mg of aspirin every 3 to 4 hours for 6 days during
menstruation. During the summer months while playing golf, she also takes
aspirin to avoid "stiffness in my joints:" Laboratory values are as follows:
Hemoglobin=8 g/dl
Hematocrit=32%
Erythrocyte count= 3.1 X 10^6/mm^3
RBC smear showed microcytic and hypochromic cells. Re ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------C
