NRS 455
Pathophysiology
COMPLETE MIDTERM REVIEW
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,1. Multiple Choice: Which hormone is primarily involved in the
pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus type 1?
a) Insulin
b) Glucagon
c) Cortisol
d) Epinephrine
Correct Answer: a) Insulin
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The inflammatory response in asthma leads to
_______ of the airway walls and subsequent airflow obstruction.
Correct Answer: thickening
3. True/False: Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal dominant disorder.
Correct Answer: False (Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive
disorder)
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the following
are recognized environmental factors contributing to the
development of coronary artery disease?
a) High-fat diet
b) Sedentary lifestyle
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, c) Smoking
d) Excessive alcohol consumption
Correct Answers: a), b), c), d)
5. Multiple Choice: What is the primary role of the nurse in the
management of a patient with chronic kidney disease?
a) Prescribing medications
b) Performing dialysis
c) Educating the patient on disease management
d) Providing spiritual counseling
Correct Answer: c) Educating the patient on disease
management
6. Fill-in-the-Blank: The psychological concept of coping is
essential in understanding a patient's response to _______.
Correct Answer: chronic illness
7. True/False: The risk of developing type 2 diabetes increases with
age.
Correct Answer: True
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Pathophysiology
COMPLETE MIDTERM REVIEW
© 2024/2025
,1. Multiple Choice: Which hormone is primarily involved in the
pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus type 1?
a) Insulin
b) Glucagon
c) Cortisol
d) Epinephrine
Correct Answer: a) Insulin
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The inflammatory response in asthma leads to
_______ of the airway walls and subsequent airflow obstruction.
Correct Answer: thickening
3. True/False: Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal dominant disorder.
Correct Answer: False (Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive
disorder)
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the following
are recognized environmental factors contributing to the
development of coronary artery disease?
a) High-fat diet
b) Sedentary lifestyle
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, c) Smoking
d) Excessive alcohol consumption
Correct Answers: a), b), c), d)
5. Multiple Choice: What is the primary role of the nurse in the
management of a patient with chronic kidney disease?
a) Prescribing medications
b) Performing dialysis
c) Educating the patient on disease management
d) Providing spiritual counseling
Correct Answer: c) Educating the patient on disease
management
6. Fill-in-the-Blank: The psychological concept of coping is
essential in understanding a patient's response to _______.
Correct Answer: chronic illness
7. True/False: The risk of developing type 2 diabetes increases with
age.
Correct Answer: True
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