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NURS 644 Pathophysiology Test 1 Study Guide (Chapters 1,11,12,14) |
Spring 2026 | Verified study | A+ Graded Questions and Answers |
100% correct | Franklin University
The topics are grouped and organized to help students focus on key concepts for their exam
preparation.
Exam #1 covers Chapters 1, 11, 12, and 14 in Dlugasch & Story (2023). Students will have 90
minutes to complete the exam. The test questions are multiple-choice.
Students should focus on understanding the pathophysiological mechanisms behind these
topics, as well as common presentations, diagnostic tools, and treatment strategies. Encourage
active recall and practice with clinical scenario questions for exam success.
Please note this study guide is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of everything that might be
on the exam, it is only a suggested list of content from the readings of the major topics that will
be included.
Students should also focus on the objectives outlined in each chapter and the PowerPoints.
General Cell and Molecular Biology
- Neurotransmitter packaging and release mechanisms
- DNA inheritance patterns (maternal vs. paternal)
- Role of antioxidants in cellular protection
- Low serum albumin and its effects (e.g., edema)
Genetics and Disease
- Definitions: homozygous vs. heterozygous gene expression
- BRCA1/BRCA2 mutations and cancer risks
- Precancerous findings in biopsies
- Phenylketonuria (PKU): causes and consequences
- Genetic principles: variable expressivity (e.g., neurofibromatosis)
- Inheritance patterns of specific syndromes (e.g., Turner Syndrome, Fragile
X)
Cancer Pathophysiology
- Characteristics of malignant vs. benign tumors
- Concepts of dysplasia and metastasis
- Screening tests for cancer
NURS 644 Pathophysiology Test 1 Study Guide (Chapters 1,11,12,14) |
Spring 2026 | Verified study | A+ Graded Questions and Answers |
100% correct | Franklin University
The topics are grouped and organized to help students focus on key concepts for their exam
preparation.
Exam #1 covers Chapters 1, 11, 12, and 14 in Dlugasch & Story (2023). Students will have 90
minutes to complete the exam. The test questions are multiple-choice.
Students should focus on understanding the pathophysiological mechanisms behind these
topics, as well as common presentations, diagnostic tools, and treatment strategies. Encourage
active recall and practice with clinical scenario questions for exam success.
Please note this study guide is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of everything that might be
on the exam, it is only a suggested list of content from the readings of the major topics that will
be included.
Students should also focus on the objectives outlined in each chapter and the PowerPoints.
General Cell and Molecular Biology
- Neurotransmitter packaging and release mechanisms
- DNA inheritance patterns (maternal vs. paternal)
- Role of antioxidants in cellular protection
- Low serum albumin and its effects (e.g., edema)
Genetics and Disease
- Definitions: homozygous vs. heterozygous gene expression
- BRCA1/BRCA2 mutations and cancer risks
- Precancerous findings in biopsies
- Phenylketonuria (PKU): causes and consequences
- Genetic principles: variable expressivity (e.g., neurofibromatosis)
- Inheritance patterns of specific syndromes (e.g., Turner Syndrome, Fragile
X)
Cancer Pathophysiology
- Characteristics of malignant vs. benign tumors
- Concepts of dysplasia and metastasis
- Screening tests for cancer
