Pathopharmacological
Foundations 2026 Exam
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What organ does cystic fibrosis affect? - ANSWER ✔✔Affects the
pancreas causing secretions into the lungs
What is Klinefelter syndrome? - ANSWER ✔✔An extra X
chromosome for males so example XXY causing female-like qualities
What is Turner Syndrome? - ANSWER ✔✔females. missing or
deformed x chromosome. right hemisphere dysfunction, hearing loss,
, ear infection, language and articulation disorders, visual spatial and
attentional problems
What is beta thalassemia? - ANSWER ✔✔a condition in which the
synthesis of the beta-globin chains is decreased or absent. Causes low
hemoglobin.
Which medication is contraindicated in a patient with Beta Thalassemia?
- ANSWER ✔✔Ferrous Sulfate
What drug is used in combination with other agent to treat lymphoid
tissue (leukemia). Directly toxic to lymphoid tissues Selective estrogen
receptor modulators (SERM) - for hormone receptor positive and
advanced breast cancer. (Tomaxafin - reduces risk and recurrence risk) -
ANSWER ✔✔Glucocorticoids
What is the normal ejection fraction? - ANSWER ✔✔55-60%. Less
than 50% is BAD
Is an ejection fraction of 50% reduced or preserved? - ANSWER
✔✔Preserved
What are symptoms of left sided heart failure? - ANSWER ✔✔Think
PULMONARY. JVD, FVO, rails, S3 murmurs. Number one cause of right
sided heart failure!