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Why would protein be restricted for patients with liver and kidney
disease?
a. Protein has a pro inflammatory effect on live tissue
b. Protein will be excreted by damaged nephrons and result in
proteinuria
c. Less protein is needed as organ dysfunction results in reduced
metabolic needs
d. Protein breakdown produces nitrogenous wastes that are
excreted by liver and kidneys - ANSWER-d. Protein breakdown
produces nitrogenous wastes that are excreted by liver and
kidneys
What is the mechanism of end organ disease with diabetes
mellitus?
a. Hyperglycemia results in microvascular damage to capillaries
b. Episodic hypoglycemia causes intermittent reduction of blood
flow to organs
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c.Buildup of nitrogenous wastes in blood is toxic to organs
d. Reduction in blood viscosity results in enhanced perfusion of
organs - ANSWER-a. Hyperglycemia results in microvascular
damage to capillaries
What is a way to diagnose pancreatitis?
a. Hard, dry stools
b. Right lower quadrant (RLQ) pain
c. Elevated serum lipase and amylase levels
d. Thrombocytopenia - ANSWER-c. Elevated serum lipase and
amylase levels
Which of the following is caused by elevated plasma glucose?
a. Release of glucagon
b. Release of insulin
c. Release of glycogen
d. Release of potassium - ANSWER-b. Release of insulin
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Which of the following lab values reflect NORMAL (expected)
levels?
a. Low density lipoprotein (LDL) of 100 mg/dL
b. Potassium of 3.5-5.0 mEq/l
c. Hemoglobin of 12-17 gm/dL
d. Hematocrit <30%
e. High density lipoprotein (HDL) >40 mg/dL
f. Blood urea nitrogen of 15 mg/dL - ANSWER-a. Low density
lipoprotein (LDL) of 100 mg/dL
b. Potassium of 3.5-5.0 mEq/l
c. Hemoglobin of 12-17 gm/dL
e. High density lipoprotein (HDL) >40 mg/dL
f. Blood urea nitrogen of 15 mg/dL
What is true of open angle glaucoma?
a. The angle of Schlemm is constricted, preventing drainage
b. It is sudden and acutely painful
c. The trabecular meshwork becomes blocked over time
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d. There is reduced production of aqueous humor, resulting in eye
ischemia - ANSWER-c. The trabecular meshwork becomes
blocked over time
What is an expected feature of adult respiratory distress
syndrome (ARDS)?
a. Extreme hypercapnia
b. Metabolic alkalosis
c. Hypoxia
d. Green or yellow sputum - ANSWER-c. Hypoxia
Which form of leukemia may be suppressed but is not likely to be
cured?
a. Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)
b. Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
c. Hodgkin's lymphoma
d. Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) - ANSWER-b. Chronic
lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
HESI PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM PREP TESTBANK LATEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL
EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED||
||BRANDNEW!!!||
Why would protein be restricted for patients with liver and kidney
disease?
a. Protein has a pro inflammatory effect on live tissue
b. Protein will be excreted by damaged nephrons and result in
proteinuria
c. Less protein is needed as organ dysfunction results in reduced
metabolic needs
d. Protein breakdown produces nitrogenous wastes that are
excreted by liver and kidneys - ANSWER-d. Protein breakdown
produces nitrogenous wastes that are excreted by liver and
kidneys
What is the mechanism of end organ disease with diabetes
mellitus?
a. Hyperglycemia results in microvascular damage to capillaries
b. Episodic hypoglycemia causes intermittent reduction of blood
flow to organs
,2|Page
c.Buildup of nitrogenous wastes in blood is toxic to organs
d. Reduction in blood viscosity results in enhanced perfusion of
organs - ANSWER-a. Hyperglycemia results in microvascular
damage to capillaries
What is a way to diagnose pancreatitis?
a. Hard, dry stools
b. Right lower quadrant (RLQ) pain
c. Elevated serum lipase and amylase levels
d. Thrombocytopenia - ANSWER-c. Elevated serum lipase and
amylase levels
Which of the following is caused by elevated plasma glucose?
a. Release of glucagon
b. Release of insulin
c. Release of glycogen
d. Release of potassium - ANSWER-b. Release of insulin
,3|Page
Which of the following lab values reflect NORMAL (expected)
levels?
a. Low density lipoprotein (LDL) of 100 mg/dL
b. Potassium of 3.5-5.0 mEq/l
c. Hemoglobin of 12-17 gm/dL
d. Hematocrit <30%
e. High density lipoprotein (HDL) >40 mg/dL
f. Blood urea nitrogen of 15 mg/dL - ANSWER-a. Low density
lipoprotein (LDL) of 100 mg/dL
b. Potassium of 3.5-5.0 mEq/l
c. Hemoglobin of 12-17 gm/dL
e. High density lipoprotein (HDL) >40 mg/dL
f. Blood urea nitrogen of 15 mg/dL
What is true of open angle glaucoma?
a. The angle of Schlemm is constricted, preventing drainage
b. It is sudden and acutely painful
c. The trabecular meshwork becomes blocked over time
, 4|Page
d. There is reduced production of aqueous humor, resulting in eye
ischemia - ANSWER-c. The trabecular meshwork becomes
blocked over time
What is an expected feature of adult respiratory distress
syndrome (ARDS)?
a. Extreme hypercapnia
b. Metabolic alkalosis
c. Hypoxia
d. Green or yellow sputum - ANSWER-c. Hypoxia
Which form of leukemia may be suppressed but is not likely to be
cured?
a. Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)
b. Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
c. Hodgkin's lymphoma
d. Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) - ANSWER-b. Chronic
lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
