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PATHO 370 MIDTERM EXAM VERSION A NEWEST 2025/2026
NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+|
Dramatic hypotension sometimes accompanies type I
hypersensitivity reactions, because
a. massive histamine release from mast cells leads to
vasodilation.
b. toxins released into the blood interfere with cardiac function.
c. anaphylaxis results in large volume losses secondary to
sweating.
d. hypoxia resulting from bronchoconstriction impairs cardiac
function. - ANSWER-a
The Philadelphia chromosome is a balanced chromosome
translocation that forms a new gene called - ANSWER-bcr-abl
Which disorder is associated with a type III hypersensitivity
mechanism of injury? - ANSWER-Systemic lupus erythematosus
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The cause of the most common form of anemia is - ANSWER-iron
deficiency
The principle Ig mediator of type I hypersensitivity reactions is -
ANSWER-IgE
Which group of clinical findings describes the typical presentation
of ALL (acute lymphoid leukemia)? - ANSWER-Pain in long
bones, infection, fever, bruising
The major cause of death from leukemic disease is - ANSWER-
infection
Renal insufficiency is a common complication of which disease? -
ANSWER-myeloma
The goal of long-term heparin for the management of a deep vein
thrombosis is to - ANSWER-prevent further clot formation.
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Red blood cells differ from other cell types in the body, because
they - ANSWER-have no cytoplasmic organelles
While in the hospital for management of acute lymphoid leukemia
(ALL), a patient develops severe thrombocytopenia. The most
appropriate action for this condition is - ANSWER-activity
restriction
The hypersensitivity reaction that does not involve antibody
production is type
a. I
b. II
c. III
d. IV - ANSWER-d
Which type of leukemia primarily affects children? - ANSWER-ALL
(acute lymphoid leukemia)
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A 3-year-old boy who exhibits prolonged bleeding after minor
trauma and a prolonged aPTT, but a normal platelet count, is
likely to be diagnosed with - ANSWER-hemophilia
A 58-year-old woman is seen in the clinic for reports of severe
back pain. Her chest x-ray demonstrates generalized bone
demineralization and compression fracture. Blood studies
demonstrate elevated calcium levels. The most likely diagnosis is
- ANSWER-myeloma
A cause of thrombocytopenia includes
a. hypoxemia.
b. reduced erythropoietin.
c. chemotherapy.
d. secondary polycythemia. - ANSWER-c
Low cardiac output to the kidneys stimulates the release of _____
from juxtaglomerular cells. - ANSWER-renin
PATHO 370 MIDTERM EXAM VERSION A NEWEST 2025/2026
NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+|
Dramatic hypotension sometimes accompanies type I
hypersensitivity reactions, because
a. massive histamine release from mast cells leads to
vasodilation.
b. toxins released into the blood interfere with cardiac function.
c. anaphylaxis results in large volume losses secondary to
sweating.
d. hypoxia resulting from bronchoconstriction impairs cardiac
function. - ANSWER-a
The Philadelphia chromosome is a balanced chromosome
translocation that forms a new gene called - ANSWER-bcr-abl
Which disorder is associated with a type III hypersensitivity
mechanism of injury? - ANSWER-Systemic lupus erythematosus
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The cause of the most common form of anemia is - ANSWER-iron
deficiency
The principle Ig mediator of type I hypersensitivity reactions is -
ANSWER-IgE
Which group of clinical findings describes the typical presentation
of ALL (acute lymphoid leukemia)? - ANSWER-Pain in long
bones, infection, fever, bruising
The major cause of death from leukemic disease is - ANSWER-
infection
Renal insufficiency is a common complication of which disease? -
ANSWER-myeloma
The goal of long-term heparin for the management of a deep vein
thrombosis is to - ANSWER-prevent further clot formation.
, Page |3
Red blood cells differ from other cell types in the body, because
they - ANSWER-have no cytoplasmic organelles
While in the hospital for management of acute lymphoid leukemia
(ALL), a patient develops severe thrombocytopenia. The most
appropriate action for this condition is - ANSWER-activity
restriction
The hypersensitivity reaction that does not involve antibody
production is type
a. I
b. II
c. III
d. IV - ANSWER-d
Which type of leukemia primarily affects children? - ANSWER-ALL
(acute lymphoid leukemia)
, Page |4
A 3-year-old boy who exhibits prolonged bleeding after minor
trauma and a prolonged aPTT, but a normal platelet count, is
likely to be diagnosed with - ANSWER-hemophilia
A 58-year-old woman is seen in the clinic for reports of severe
back pain. Her chest x-ray demonstrates generalized bone
demineralization and compression fracture. Blood studies
demonstrate elevated calcium levels. The most likely diagnosis is
- ANSWER-myeloma
A cause of thrombocytopenia includes
a. hypoxemia.
b. reduced erythropoietin.
c. chemotherapy.
d. secondary polycythemia. - ANSWER-c
Low cardiac output to the kidneys stimulates the release of _____
from juxtaglomerular cells. - ANSWER-renin
