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PATHO 370 FINAL EXAM VERSION B NEWEST 2025/2026
NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+|
At his most recent clinic visit, a patient with end-stage renal
disease is noted to have edema, congestive signs in the
pulmonary system, and a pericardial friction rub. Appropriate
therapy at this time would include
A. initiation of dialysis.
B. fluid restriction.
C. antibiotics.
D. phlebotomy. - ANSWER-A. initiation of dialysis.
Myocarditis should be suspected in a patient who presents with
A. chest pain and ST elevation.
B. acute onset of left ventricular dysfunction.
C. murmur and abnormal valves on echocardiogram.
D. family history of cardiomyopathy. - ANSWER-B. acute onset of
left ventricular dysfunction.
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A patient who was involved in a fall from a tree becomes short of
breath. The lung sounds are absent on one side. This patient is
experiencing ________ shock.
A. cardiogenic
B. obstructive
C. hypovolemic
D. distributive - ANSWER-B. obstructive
Rickets is characterized by soft, weak bones resulting from a
deficiency of
A. calcium.
B. estrogen.
C. phosphate.
D. vitamin D. - ANSWER-D. vitamin D.
Increased preload of the cardiac chambers may lead to which
patient symptom?
A. Decreased heart rate
B. Decreased respiratory rate
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C.Edema
D. Excitability - ANSWER-C.Edema
Lactated Ringer solution and normal saline are commonly used
crystalloid solutions that contain electrolytes.
True
False - ANSWER-True
It is recommended that women of childbearing age take folic acid
daily for prevention of
A. neural tube defects.
B. seizure disorders.
C. cerebral palsy.
D. hydrocephalus. - ANSWER-A. neural tube defects.
When a patient experiencing nephrotic syndrome asks, "What
causes my urine to be so full of protein," the nurse's response is
based on the knowledge that
A. his glomeruli have been damaged by his own immune system.
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B. the glomerular membrane has increased permeability.
C. his liver is extremely active in synthesizing protein.
D. his renal tubules are full of cellular debris. - ANSWER-B. the
glomerular membrane has increased permeability.
Legionnaires disease is characterized by
A. presence of systemic illness.
B. airborne mechanism of communicability.
C. mild symptomatology.
D. resolution with or without antimicrobial therapy. - ANSWER-A.
presence of systemic illness.
What is likely to lead to hyponatremia?
A. Insufficient ADH secretion
B. Excess aldosterone secretion
C. Administration of intravenous normal saline
D. Frequent nasogastric tube irrigation with water - ANSWER-D.
Frequent nasogastric tube irrigation with water
PATHO 370 FINAL EXAM VERSION B NEWEST 2025/2026
NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+|
At his most recent clinic visit, a patient with end-stage renal
disease is noted to have edema, congestive signs in the
pulmonary system, and a pericardial friction rub. Appropriate
therapy at this time would include
A. initiation of dialysis.
B. fluid restriction.
C. antibiotics.
D. phlebotomy. - ANSWER-A. initiation of dialysis.
Myocarditis should be suspected in a patient who presents with
A. chest pain and ST elevation.
B. acute onset of left ventricular dysfunction.
C. murmur and abnormal valves on echocardiogram.
D. family history of cardiomyopathy. - ANSWER-B. acute onset of
left ventricular dysfunction.
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A patient who was involved in a fall from a tree becomes short of
breath. The lung sounds are absent on one side. This patient is
experiencing ________ shock.
A. cardiogenic
B. obstructive
C. hypovolemic
D. distributive - ANSWER-B. obstructive
Rickets is characterized by soft, weak bones resulting from a
deficiency of
A. calcium.
B. estrogen.
C. phosphate.
D. vitamin D. - ANSWER-D. vitamin D.
Increased preload of the cardiac chambers may lead to which
patient symptom?
A. Decreased heart rate
B. Decreased respiratory rate
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C.Edema
D. Excitability - ANSWER-C.Edema
Lactated Ringer solution and normal saline are commonly used
crystalloid solutions that contain electrolytes.
True
False - ANSWER-True
It is recommended that women of childbearing age take folic acid
daily for prevention of
A. neural tube defects.
B. seizure disorders.
C. cerebral palsy.
D. hydrocephalus. - ANSWER-A. neural tube defects.
When a patient experiencing nephrotic syndrome asks, "What
causes my urine to be so full of protein," the nurse's response is
based on the knowledge that
A. his glomeruli have been damaged by his own immune system.
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B. the glomerular membrane has increased permeability.
C. his liver is extremely active in synthesizing protein.
D. his renal tubules are full of cellular debris. - ANSWER-B. the
glomerular membrane has increased permeability.
Legionnaires disease is characterized by
A. presence of systemic illness.
B. airborne mechanism of communicability.
C. mild symptomatology.
D. resolution with or without antimicrobial therapy. - ANSWER-A.
presence of systemic illness.
What is likely to lead to hyponatremia?
A. Insufficient ADH secretion
B. Excess aldosterone secretion
C. Administration of intravenous normal saline
D. Frequent nasogastric tube irrigation with water - ANSWER-D.
Frequent nasogastric tube irrigation with water
