Pathophysiology Exam 1 – South College (2025) –
Verified Questions with Expert Answers
Introduction:
This document contains the latest updated questions and verified
correct answers for the 2025 Pathophysiology Exam 1 at South
College. It covers key concepts such as inflammation, homeostasis,
immunity, hematologic disorders, cardiovascular and endocrine
pathophysiology, as well as cellular and genetic mechanisms of
disease. The material includes both multiple-choice and short-answer
questions with expert-verified solutions, making it an excellent study
resource for exam preparation and clinical understanding.
Exam Questions and Answers
33. Which is the predominant immunoglobulin produced after a
host's re-expo- sure to an antigen?--- correct answer ---
Immunoglobulin G (IgG)
34. Which of the following statements is NOT CORRECT or
INCORRECT about hypogammaglobulinemia?--- correct answer ---
"The diagnosis is usually made when a child is 1 year old."
35. Which of the following autoimmune diseases involves the
destruction of joint synovial membranes?--- correct answer ---
Rheumatoid arthritis
36. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about chronic
lymphocytic leukemia or CLL?--- correct answer --- CLL is a disease
mostly of young women and is usually very symptomatic in early
stages
,37. Which white blood cells is the first to respond to infection?---
correct answer --- Neutrophils
38. Of these statements on possible causes of hematological
cancer, which one is NOT TRUE?--- correct answer --- "Drinking
any alcohol can cause hematologic cancer."
39. A patient comes to the emergency department with symptoms
of an allergic reaction from an antibiotic. Which white blood cells
increase in the complete blood count report when a patient has an
allergic reaction?--- correct answer --- Eosinophils
40. Which white blood cells are the primary responders in defense
against antigens or foreign invaders using phagocytosis and are
part of the innate immune system?--- correct answer ---
Macrophages
41. Which blood type is known as the universal donor?--- correct
answer --- O-
42. A mature erythrocyte lacks--- correct answer ------ correct
answer --- A nucleus
43. There is an increased risk of spina bifida and cleft palate/lip
for a fetus when the mother has--- correct answer ------ correct
answer --- Folic acid deficiency anemia
1. Which organelle, after protein synthesis is completed, is
responsible for pro- teins to get packaged, processed and secreted?-
-- correct answer --- Golgi apparatus
2. A patient has an abnormal thickening of the lining of the
uterus due to an increase in estrogen levels. How can such a
, condition be reversed?--- correct answer --- Treatment with
hormone therapy
3. A client is diagnosed with a condition in which the brain cells
cannot withstand low oxygen delivery long enough for cell
reversible changes to happen. Identify the condition.--- correct
answer --- Hypoxia
4. What does a pulse oximeter measure?--- correct answer ---
Saturation of hemoglobin with oxygen (SaO2)
5. By which process are findings identified that represent
distinct disease processes to help with diagnosis?--- correct answer
--- Pathognomonic changes
6. During an endoscopic examination on a patient, it is found
that the client has acid reflux. Which condition associated with
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) warrants close monitoring
and aggressive treatment?--- correct answer --- Barrett's esophagus
7. A patient is diagnosed with failure of the thyroid gland due to
increase in apoptotic cell death causing hypothyroidism. Which
terminology do you expect to be applied to the patient's condition?-
-- correct answer --- Hashimoto thyroiditis
8. Which aspects of polymerase chain reaction or PCR are
CORRECT?--- correct answer --- All of the answers are correct
about PCR
9. Familial hypercholesterolemia is a genetic autosomal
dominant disorder characterized by a high cholesterol level. Which
statement is TRUE regarding this condition?--- correct answer ---
Children are at risk for early acute myocardial infraction
Verified Questions with Expert Answers
Introduction:
This document contains the latest updated questions and verified
correct answers for the 2025 Pathophysiology Exam 1 at South
College. It covers key concepts such as inflammation, homeostasis,
immunity, hematologic disorders, cardiovascular and endocrine
pathophysiology, as well as cellular and genetic mechanisms of
disease. The material includes both multiple-choice and short-answer
questions with expert-verified solutions, making it an excellent study
resource for exam preparation and clinical understanding.
Exam Questions and Answers
33. Which is the predominant immunoglobulin produced after a
host's re-expo- sure to an antigen?--- correct answer ---
Immunoglobulin G (IgG)
34. Which of the following statements is NOT CORRECT or
INCORRECT about hypogammaglobulinemia?--- correct answer ---
"The diagnosis is usually made when a child is 1 year old."
35. Which of the following autoimmune diseases involves the
destruction of joint synovial membranes?--- correct answer ---
Rheumatoid arthritis
36. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about chronic
lymphocytic leukemia or CLL?--- correct answer --- CLL is a disease
mostly of young women and is usually very symptomatic in early
stages
,37. Which white blood cells is the first to respond to infection?---
correct answer --- Neutrophils
38. Of these statements on possible causes of hematological
cancer, which one is NOT TRUE?--- correct answer --- "Drinking
any alcohol can cause hematologic cancer."
39. A patient comes to the emergency department with symptoms
of an allergic reaction from an antibiotic. Which white blood cells
increase in the complete blood count report when a patient has an
allergic reaction?--- correct answer --- Eosinophils
40. Which white blood cells are the primary responders in defense
against antigens or foreign invaders using phagocytosis and are
part of the innate immune system?--- correct answer ---
Macrophages
41. Which blood type is known as the universal donor?--- correct
answer --- O-
42. A mature erythrocyte lacks--- correct answer ------ correct
answer --- A nucleus
43. There is an increased risk of spina bifida and cleft palate/lip
for a fetus when the mother has--- correct answer ------ correct
answer --- Folic acid deficiency anemia
1. Which organelle, after protein synthesis is completed, is
responsible for pro- teins to get packaged, processed and secreted?-
-- correct answer --- Golgi apparatus
2. A patient has an abnormal thickening of the lining of the
uterus due to an increase in estrogen levels. How can such a
, condition be reversed?--- correct answer --- Treatment with
hormone therapy
3. A client is diagnosed with a condition in which the brain cells
cannot withstand low oxygen delivery long enough for cell
reversible changes to happen. Identify the condition.--- correct
answer --- Hypoxia
4. What does a pulse oximeter measure?--- correct answer ---
Saturation of hemoglobin with oxygen (SaO2)
5. By which process are findings identified that represent
distinct disease processes to help with diagnosis?--- correct answer
--- Pathognomonic changes
6. During an endoscopic examination on a patient, it is found
that the client has acid reflux. Which condition associated with
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) warrants close monitoring
and aggressive treatment?--- correct answer --- Barrett's esophagus
7. A patient is diagnosed with failure of the thyroid gland due to
increase in apoptotic cell death causing hypothyroidism. Which
terminology do you expect to be applied to the patient's condition?-
-- correct answer --- Hashimoto thyroiditis
8. Which aspects of polymerase chain reaction or PCR are
CORRECT?--- correct answer --- All of the answers are correct
about PCR
9. Familial hypercholesterolemia is a genetic autosomal
dominant disorder characterized by a high cholesterol level. Which
statement is TRUE regarding this condition?--- correct answer ---
Children are at risk for early acute myocardial infraction
