Portage Pathophysiology Final
Actual Exam Questions & Correct
Quiz_________________?
_____ is the transfer of gases between the alveoli and the pulmonary capillaries. -
Answer✅
diffusion
Quiz_________________?
1. ______ is a systemic treatment that enables drugs to reach the site of the tumor as well
as other distant sites. -
Answer✅
chemotherapy
Quiz_________________?
A 10-year-old boy who is having an acute asthma attack is brought to the ER. He is
observed to be sitting up and struggling to breathe. His breathing is accompanied by use of
accessory muscles, a weak cough, and audible wheezing sounds. His pulse is rapid and weak,
and both heart and breath sounds are distant on auscultation. His parents relate that his
asthma began to worsen after he developed a "cold," and now he doesn't get relief from his
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, albuterol inhaler. Explain the changes in physiologic function underlying his signs and
symptoms. -
Answer✅
-inflammatory cells secrete chemicals toxic to organisms causing airway inflammation
-Swelling of bronchial wall, mucus secretion, bronchial hyper-responsiveness to stimuli
causes airway narrowing.
Quiz_________________?
A 23-year-old African-American man with a history of severe lifelong anemia requiring many
transfusions has nonhealing leg ulcers and recurrent periods of abdominal and chest pain.
These signs and symptoms are most likely to be associated with which one of the following
laboratory abnormalities? -
Answer✅
Sickle cells on peripheral blood smear
Quiz_________________?
A 45-year-old woman presents with fatigue, weight gain, and cold intolerance. Lab findings
show a low serum T4 and elevated TSH. 1. What diagnosis would her history and lab
findings indicate? 2. What type of treatment should be given? -
Answer✅
-Hypothyroidism- synthetic T4 thyroid hormone, thyroxine
Quiz_________________?
A 72-year-old male is said to be in phase 3 of gout. He is obese and has a history of alcohol
abuse. Develop a treatment plan including specific pharmacologic intervention and a non-
pharmacologic recommendation to manage his disease. -
Answer✅
- Goal is to maintain normal uric acid levels and prevent progression
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Actual Exam Questions & Correct
Quiz_________________?
_____ is the transfer of gases between the alveoli and the pulmonary capillaries. -
Answer✅
diffusion
Quiz_________________?
1. ______ is a systemic treatment that enables drugs to reach the site of the tumor as well
as other distant sites. -
Answer✅
chemotherapy
Quiz_________________?
A 10-year-old boy who is having an acute asthma attack is brought to the ER. He is
observed to be sitting up and struggling to breathe. His breathing is accompanied by use of
accessory muscles, a weak cough, and audible wheezing sounds. His pulse is rapid and weak,
and both heart and breath sounds are distant on auscultation. His parents relate that his
asthma began to worsen after he developed a "cold," and now he doesn't get relief from his
1
, albuterol inhaler. Explain the changes in physiologic function underlying his signs and
symptoms. -
Answer✅
-inflammatory cells secrete chemicals toxic to organisms causing airway inflammation
-Swelling of bronchial wall, mucus secretion, bronchial hyper-responsiveness to stimuli
causes airway narrowing.
Quiz_________________?
A 23-year-old African-American man with a history of severe lifelong anemia requiring many
transfusions has nonhealing leg ulcers and recurrent periods of abdominal and chest pain.
These signs and symptoms are most likely to be associated with which one of the following
laboratory abnormalities? -
Answer✅
Sickle cells on peripheral blood smear
Quiz_________________?
A 45-year-old woman presents with fatigue, weight gain, and cold intolerance. Lab findings
show a low serum T4 and elevated TSH. 1. What diagnosis would her history and lab
findings indicate? 2. What type of treatment should be given? -
Answer✅
-Hypothyroidism- synthetic T4 thyroid hormone, thyroxine
Quiz_________________?
A 72-year-old male is said to be in phase 3 of gout. He is obese and has a history of alcohol
abuse. Develop a treatment plan including specific pharmacologic intervention and a non-
pharmacologic recommendation to manage his disease. -
Answer✅
- Goal is to maintain normal uric acid levels and prevent progression
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