Walden University Advanced Pathophysiology Final Exam
Questions and Answers
Question 1
What is the link between major depression and cortisol secretion?
Correct Answer
Individuals with depression show that persistently elevated plasma cortisol levels can result in inflammation that is
believed to trigger depression
Question 2
A patient has chronic anemia associated with chronic renal failure. What substance does the healthcare professional tell the
patient is needed to treat this anemia?
Correct Answer
Erythropoietin
Question 3
What is the first indication of nephrotic syndrome in children?
Correct Answer
Periorbital edema
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,Question 4
A patient is in the Emergency Department with heat stroke. What finding does the healthcare provider associate with this
condition?
Correct Answer
Absence of sweating despite a high core temperature
Question 5
Clinical manifestations that include irregular or heavy bleeding, the
passage of large clots, and the depletion of iron stores support which diagnosis?
Correct Answer
Abnormal uterine bleeding
Question 6
The health care professional is caring for a person who has a pathologic fracture. The patient asks the professional to
explain the condition. What response by the professional is best?
Correct Answer
A fracture that happens at the site of an abnormality already in that bone.
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,Question 7
A patient has a temporary displacement of two bones in a joint causing the bone surfaces to partially lose contact with
each other. What treatment does the health care professional prepare the patient for?
Correct Answer
Reduction and immobilization
Question 8
Cystic fibrosis is characterized by which symptom?
Correct Answer
Excessive mucus production
Question 9
Stroke Volume (SV)
Correct Answer
measurement of the amount of blood ejected from a ventricle in one contraction
Question 10
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Correct Answer
disease of the central nervous system characterized by the demyelination (deterioration of the myelin sheath) of nerve
fibers, with episodes of neurologic dysfunction (exacerbation) followed by recovery (remission)
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, Question 11
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Correct Answer
Minor stroke; where neurological function is regained quickly with time
Question 12
Myasthenia Gravis
Correct Answer
autoimmune neuromuscular disorder characterized by weakness of voluntary muscles
Question 13
Headaches
Correct Answer
pain anywhere in the cranial cavity (a.k.a. cephalalgia)
Question 14
Seizure Disorders
Correct Answer
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Questions and Answers
Question 1
What is the link between major depression and cortisol secretion?
Correct Answer
Individuals with depression show that persistently elevated plasma cortisol levels can result in inflammation that is
believed to trigger depression
Question 2
A patient has chronic anemia associated with chronic renal failure. What substance does the healthcare professional tell the
patient is needed to treat this anemia?
Correct Answer
Erythropoietin
Question 3
What is the first indication of nephrotic syndrome in children?
Correct Answer
Periorbital edema
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,Question 4
A patient is in the Emergency Department with heat stroke. What finding does the healthcare provider associate with this
condition?
Correct Answer
Absence of sweating despite a high core temperature
Question 5
Clinical manifestations that include irregular or heavy bleeding, the
passage of large clots, and the depletion of iron stores support which diagnosis?
Correct Answer
Abnormal uterine bleeding
Question 6
The health care professional is caring for a person who has a pathologic fracture. The patient asks the professional to
explain the condition. What response by the professional is best?
Correct Answer
A fracture that happens at the site of an abnormality already in that bone.
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,Question 7
A patient has a temporary displacement of two bones in a joint causing the bone surfaces to partially lose contact with
each other. What treatment does the health care professional prepare the patient for?
Correct Answer
Reduction and immobilization
Question 8
Cystic fibrosis is characterized by which symptom?
Correct Answer
Excessive mucus production
Question 9
Stroke Volume (SV)
Correct Answer
measurement of the amount of blood ejected from a ventricle in one contraction
Question 10
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Correct Answer
disease of the central nervous system characterized by the demyelination (deterioration of the myelin sheath) of nerve
fibers, with episodes of neurologic dysfunction (exacerbation) followed by recovery (remission)
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, Question 11
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Correct Answer
Minor stroke; where neurological function is regained quickly with time
Question 12
Myasthenia Gravis
Correct Answer
autoimmune neuromuscular disorder characterized by weakness of voluntary muscles
Question 13
Headaches
Correct Answer
pain anywhere in the cranial cavity (a.k.a. cephalalgia)
Question 14
Seizure Disorders
Correct Answer
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