ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY: EXAM 1 ACTUAL EXAM
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*Chapter 1: Introduction to Pathophysiology* ----
*Chapter 2: Homeostasis and Adaptive Responses to Stressors*
*Chapter 3: Cell Structure and Function*
*Chapter 4: Cell Injury, Aging, and Death* -
*Chapter 5: Genome Structure, Regulation, & Tissue
Differentiation * - --
*Chapter 6: Genetic and Developmental Disorders* - --
*Chapter 7: Neoplasia* - --
*Chapter 8: Infectious Process & 9: Inflammation and Immunity* -
--
*Chapter 10: Alterations in Immune Function* - --
, *Chapter 11: Malignant Disorders of White Blood Cells* - --
*Chapter 12: HIV Disease and AIDS* - --
Active Immunity - --CORRECT ANSWER----A protected state owing to
the body's immune response as a result of active infection or
immunization
Requires memory B cells
Second exposure: quicker response
Immunizations
Vaccines contain altered microorganisms or toxins; retain ability to
stimulate immune system (antigenic properties); do not have
pathogenic properties; do not cause harm to the host
Vaccines contain: live and attenuated (altered) agents or killed
infectious agents
Acute Leukemia - --CORRECT ANSWER----Typically present with
pancytopenia, or a decrease in the counts of all of the normal blood
cells, including the normal white cells (the leukemic cells accounting for
almost all of the high total WBCs), red blood cells, and platelets.
This is caused by the crowding out of normal precursors in the bone
marrow by the abnormally dividing blast cells, and by the inhibition of
normal hematopoiesis due to secretion of cytokines and inhibitory
substances.
,The patient's presenting symptoms are directly related to the blood
abnormalities.
The fatigue and pallor are due to the anemia (lack of red blood cells)
and the resulting reduced oxygen-carrying capacity.
The petechiae and bleeding are from the lack of platelets, inhibiting the
ability of the blood to clot.
Patients with leukemia are susceptible to serious infections due to the
lack of normal WBCs.
Finally, the markedly elevated numbers of leukemic cells can clog small
blood vessels and result in strokes, retinal vein occlusion, and
pulmonary infarction.
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia - --CORRECT ANSWER----Pathogenesis and
Clinical Manifestations
-80% of cases are adults; median age 64 years
-Malignant disorder of lymphoid cell lineage
80% result of malignant transformation of B cells; 20% involve T cells
-Bone marrow aspirate must have >20% blasts
-Presentation very similar to ALL; difficult to tell apart by only clinical
findings
-Bone pain, anemia, thrombocytopenia, increased infection
susceptibility
-Common infection sites: skin, GI, GU, and respiratory tracts
-Abnormal cells are lymphoblasts: they look like immature lymphocytes
, Adaptation - --CORRECT ANSWER----Adaptation: biopsychosocial
process of change in response to new or altered circumstances, internal
or external in origin
Coping: behavioral adaptive response to a stressor using culturally
based coping mechanisms
Adaptation and coping: terms used interchangeably
Adaptive Immune System - --CORRECT ANSWER----A type of specific
immunity capable of
-Recognizing foreign invaders
-Destroying foreign invaders
-Retaining memory of the encounter
This allows for more effective defense (adaptive) to be achieved after
subsequent exposure
Must differentiate self and nonself
Allogeneic - --CORRECT ANSWER----Bone marrow transplant that is
from the patients closely related relative
Allostatic Overload - --CORRECT ANSWER----"Cost" of body's organs and
tissues for an excessive or ineffectively regulated allostatic response;
effect of "wear and tear" on the body
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED 2026/2027 |
100% VERIFIED | DETAILED RATIONALES – PASS
GUARANTEED A+ GRADED | INSTANT DOWNLOAD
*Chapter 1: Introduction to Pathophysiology* ----
*Chapter 2: Homeostasis and Adaptive Responses to Stressors*
*Chapter 3: Cell Structure and Function*
*Chapter 4: Cell Injury, Aging, and Death* -
*Chapter 5: Genome Structure, Regulation, & Tissue
Differentiation * - --
*Chapter 6: Genetic and Developmental Disorders* - --
*Chapter 7: Neoplasia* - --
*Chapter 8: Infectious Process & 9: Inflammation and Immunity* -
--
*Chapter 10: Alterations in Immune Function* - --
, *Chapter 11: Malignant Disorders of White Blood Cells* - --
*Chapter 12: HIV Disease and AIDS* - --
Active Immunity - --CORRECT ANSWER----A protected state owing to
the body's immune response as a result of active infection or
immunization
Requires memory B cells
Second exposure: quicker response
Immunizations
Vaccines contain altered microorganisms or toxins; retain ability to
stimulate immune system (antigenic properties); do not have
pathogenic properties; do not cause harm to the host
Vaccines contain: live and attenuated (altered) agents or killed
infectious agents
Acute Leukemia - --CORRECT ANSWER----Typically present with
pancytopenia, or a decrease in the counts of all of the normal blood
cells, including the normal white cells (the leukemic cells accounting for
almost all of the high total WBCs), red blood cells, and platelets.
This is caused by the crowding out of normal precursors in the bone
marrow by the abnormally dividing blast cells, and by the inhibition of
normal hematopoiesis due to secretion of cytokines and inhibitory
substances.
,The patient's presenting symptoms are directly related to the blood
abnormalities.
The fatigue and pallor are due to the anemia (lack of red blood cells)
and the resulting reduced oxygen-carrying capacity.
The petechiae and bleeding are from the lack of platelets, inhibiting the
ability of the blood to clot.
Patients with leukemia are susceptible to serious infections due to the
lack of normal WBCs.
Finally, the markedly elevated numbers of leukemic cells can clog small
blood vessels and result in strokes, retinal vein occlusion, and
pulmonary infarction.
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia - --CORRECT ANSWER----Pathogenesis and
Clinical Manifestations
-80% of cases are adults; median age 64 years
-Malignant disorder of lymphoid cell lineage
80% result of malignant transformation of B cells; 20% involve T cells
-Bone marrow aspirate must have >20% blasts
-Presentation very similar to ALL; difficult to tell apart by only clinical
findings
-Bone pain, anemia, thrombocytopenia, increased infection
susceptibility
-Common infection sites: skin, GI, GU, and respiratory tracts
-Abnormal cells are lymphoblasts: they look like immature lymphocytes
, Adaptation - --CORRECT ANSWER----Adaptation: biopsychosocial
process of change in response to new or altered circumstances, internal
or external in origin
Coping: behavioral adaptive response to a stressor using culturally
based coping mechanisms
Adaptation and coping: terms used interchangeably
Adaptive Immune System - --CORRECT ANSWER----A type of specific
immunity capable of
-Recognizing foreign invaders
-Destroying foreign invaders
-Retaining memory of the encounter
This allows for more effective defense (adaptive) to be achieved after
subsequent exposure
Must differentiate self and nonself
Allogeneic - --CORRECT ANSWER----Bone marrow transplant that is
from the patients closely related relative
Allostatic Overload - --CORRECT ANSWER----"Cost" of body's organs and
tissues for an excessive or ineffectively regulated allostatic response;
effect of "wear and tear" on the body
