PATHO370 - WCU - Pathophysiology
Final Exam Study Questions &
ANSWERS
Which statement is true?:
Women have a lower hemoglobin level than men.
Men have a lower creatinine level than women.
Men have a higher calcium level than women.
Women snore more than men. - ANSWERWomen have a lower hemoglobin level than
men.
Hematopoiesis is a process that includes which of the following (select all that apply):
Oxyhemoglobin dissociation
Mitotic division
Reticulocytosis
Chloride shift
Maturation - ANSWERMitotic division
Chloride shift
Which is a transport form for CO2 in the blood? (Select all that apply):
Dissolved gas
As a bicarbonate ion
Between bivalent molecules
Attached to erythropoietin
Association with hemoglobin (Hgb) - ANSWERDissolved gas
As a bicarbonate ion
Association with hemoglobin (Hgb)
,What is the name for the arrangement in which separate cells of the myocardium can
function together? - ANSWERSyncytium
What gene is associated with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)? - ANSWERbcr-abl
Which drug is a protease inhibitor? (Select all that apply):
Lamivudine (Epivir)
Nelfinavir (Viracept)
Atazanavir (Reyatax)
Zidovudine (Retrovir)
Fosamprenavir (Lexiva) - ANSWERNelfinavir (Viracept)
Atazanavir (Reyatax)
Fosamprenavir (Lexiva)
Which is associated with early increased intracranial pressure? - ANSWERHeadache
Which wave corresponds with the AV valve bulging during ventricular contraction? -
ANSWERC Wave
Viruses injure cells differently than other causes of cellular injury because they -
ANSWERAre incorporated into the cell, where it uses the cell's RNA or DNA for self-
replication
Cholecystitis is caused by - ANSWERInflammatory reactions
Which serum enzyme is the most specific for diagnosing acute pancreatitis? -
ANSWERLipase
Activation of the renin-angiotensin system in shock causes - ANSWERFluid retention
When viewed on x-ray, the bone has a linear fracture that occurs in a straight line
across the bone. Which term best describes this type of fracture? -
ANSWERTransverse
Which condition constitutes an emergency situation?
Phimosis
Hydrocele
Epididymitis
, Testicular torsion - ANSWERTesticular torsion
What clinical finding suggests a diagnosis of nephritic syndrome? (Select all that apply.)
Hypercoagulability
Hypoalbuminemia
Hypoproteinemia
Hyperlipidemia
Proteinuria
Edema - ANSWERHypercoagulability
Hypoalbuminemia
Hypoproteinemia
Hyperlipidemia
Edema
Which statement regarding chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is a true statement? -
ANSWERAffected persons carry the Philadelphia chromosome.
-CML is caused by malignant granulocytes.
-CML occurs occasionally in children and adolescents.
-CML represents approximately 15% of all cases of leukemia in the United States. The
average age of onset is between 40 and 50 years.
The vasoactive mediators released in septic shock contribute to increase -
ANSWERVascular permeability
Which is a classification of emphysema? (Select all that apply.)
Centriacinar
Parenchyma
Panacinar
Paraseptal
Bullae - ANSWERCentriacinar
Panacinar
Paraseptal
Three major classifications of emphysema exist including centriacinar (also called
centrilobular), which is associated with both smoking and chronic bronchitis and
Final Exam Study Questions &
ANSWERS
Which statement is true?:
Women have a lower hemoglobin level than men.
Men have a lower creatinine level than women.
Men have a higher calcium level than women.
Women snore more than men. - ANSWERWomen have a lower hemoglobin level than
men.
Hematopoiesis is a process that includes which of the following (select all that apply):
Oxyhemoglobin dissociation
Mitotic division
Reticulocytosis
Chloride shift
Maturation - ANSWERMitotic division
Chloride shift
Which is a transport form for CO2 in the blood? (Select all that apply):
Dissolved gas
As a bicarbonate ion
Between bivalent molecules
Attached to erythropoietin
Association with hemoglobin (Hgb) - ANSWERDissolved gas
As a bicarbonate ion
Association with hemoglobin (Hgb)
,What is the name for the arrangement in which separate cells of the myocardium can
function together? - ANSWERSyncytium
What gene is associated with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)? - ANSWERbcr-abl
Which drug is a protease inhibitor? (Select all that apply):
Lamivudine (Epivir)
Nelfinavir (Viracept)
Atazanavir (Reyatax)
Zidovudine (Retrovir)
Fosamprenavir (Lexiva) - ANSWERNelfinavir (Viracept)
Atazanavir (Reyatax)
Fosamprenavir (Lexiva)
Which is associated with early increased intracranial pressure? - ANSWERHeadache
Which wave corresponds with the AV valve bulging during ventricular contraction? -
ANSWERC Wave
Viruses injure cells differently than other causes of cellular injury because they -
ANSWERAre incorporated into the cell, where it uses the cell's RNA or DNA for self-
replication
Cholecystitis is caused by - ANSWERInflammatory reactions
Which serum enzyme is the most specific for diagnosing acute pancreatitis? -
ANSWERLipase
Activation of the renin-angiotensin system in shock causes - ANSWERFluid retention
When viewed on x-ray, the bone has a linear fracture that occurs in a straight line
across the bone. Which term best describes this type of fracture? -
ANSWERTransverse
Which condition constitutes an emergency situation?
Phimosis
Hydrocele
Epididymitis
, Testicular torsion - ANSWERTesticular torsion
What clinical finding suggests a diagnosis of nephritic syndrome? (Select all that apply.)
Hypercoagulability
Hypoalbuminemia
Hypoproteinemia
Hyperlipidemia
Proteinuria
Edema - ANSWERHypercoagulability
Hypoalbuminemia
Hypoproteinemia
Hyperlipidemia
Edema
Which statement regarding chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is a true statement? -
ANSWERAffected persons carry the Philadelphia chromosome.
-CML is caused by malignant granulocytes.
-CML occurs occasionally in children and adolescents.
-CML represents approximately 15% of all cases of leukemia in the United States. The
average age of onset is between 40 and 50 years.
The vasoactive mediators released in septic shock contribute to increase -
ANSWERVascular permeability
Which is a classification of emphysema? (Select all that apply.)
Centriacinar
Parenchyma
Panacinar
Paraseptal
Bullae - ANSWERCentriacinar
Panacinar
Paraseptal
Three major classifications of emphysema exist including centriacinar (also called
centrilobular), which is associated with both smoking and chronic bronchitis and
