NR 507 / NR507 Pathophysiolgy Midterm
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Which of the following assessment finding support a dx of Rheumatoid Arthritis ?
- ANSWER Swollen metacarpophalangeal joints
T - cells , B - cells and autoantibodies can be involved in autoimmune diseases -
ANSWER True
Best describes the symptoms of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ( SLE ) -
ANSWER Tissue inflammation , vasculitis , rash , tissue
inflammation
The process where a normal cell becomes a cancer cell - ANSWER
Cell transformation
A common event during Cellular reproduction resulting in the Constant occurrence
of isolated Cancer cells - ANSWER Cell transformation
An immature , undifferentiated ( generic ) cell that is capable of infinite cellular
division when stimulated - ANSWER Stem cell
,the process whereby the stem cell undergoes the process of cell division ( 24 hour
cycle ) average - ANSWER Cell cycle
Anaphylaxis is what type of hypersensitivity reaction? - ANSWER
type 1
Type 2 ( Cytotoxic ) hypersensitivity reactions are mediated by : - ANSWER
IgG or IgM
Damage occurs with ABO incompatibility because : - ANSWER
Complement damages RBC membrane causing cell lysis
The diagnosis for an individual who presents to the office with sudden swollen lips
and eyes , shortness of breath and throat tightness after a bee sting is : -
ANSWER Anaphylaxis
An example of a primary immunodeficiency is : - ANSWER
Chronic Granulomatous Disease
a predominant cause of secondary immune deficiencies worldwide - ANSWER
Malnutrition
Which of the following is an autoimmune disease ? - ANSWER
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ( SLE ) .
, An example of a secondary immunodeficiency is - ANSWER
Pneumocystis Carinii
Are less common and occur due to a defect on the development of the immune
system - ANSWER primary immunodeficiency
A patient with human immunodeficiency virus ( HIV ) was admitted to the acute
care facility with difficulty breathing . He is diagnosed with Pneumocytis carinii .
Pneumocystis carinii an example of : - ANSWER A secondary
immune disease
Sinusitis is considered a primary immunodeficiency - ANSWER
False
Which of the following findings can be used to diagnose Systemic Lupus
Erythematosus ( SLE ) ? - ANSWER Facial rash confined to the
cheeks
The major immune system change associated with Sjogren's Syndrome is : -
ANSWER Autoantibodies and auto - reactive T - cells against
apoptotic cells
Which of the following can depress a person's normal immune function ? -
ANSWER Psychological Stress
Questions with Correct Answers Latest
2025/2026
Which of the following assessment finding support a dx of Rheumatoid Arthritis ?
- ANSWER Swollen metacarpophalangeal joints
T - cells , B - cells and autoantibodies can be involved in autoimmune diseases -
ANSWER True
Best describes the symptoms of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ( SLE ) -
ANSWER Tissue inflammation , vasculitis , rash , tissue
inflammation
The process where a normal cell becomes a cancer cell - ANSWER
Cell transformation
A common event during Cellular reproduction resulting in the Constant occurrence
of isolated Cancer cells - ANSWER Cell transformation
An immature , undifferentiated ( generic ) cell that is capable of infinite cellular
division when stimulated - ANSWER Stem cell
,the process whereby the stem cell undergoes the process of cell division ( 24 hour
cycle ) average - ANSWER Cell cycle
Anaphylaxis is what type of hypersensitivity reaction? - ANSWER
type 1
Type 2 ( Cytotoxic ) hypersensitivity reactions are mediated by : - ANSWER
IgG or IgM
Damage occurs with ABO incompatibility because : - ANSWER
Complement damages RBC membrane causing cell lysis
The diagnosis for an individual who presents to the office with sudden swollen lips
and eyes , shortness of breath and throat tightness after a bee sting is : -
ANSWER Anaphylaxis
An example of a primary immunodeficiency is : - ANSWER
Chronic Granulomatous Disease
a predominant cause of secondary immune deficiencies worldwide - ANSWER
Malnutrition
Which of the following is an autoimmune disease ? - ANSWER
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ( SLE ) .
, An example of a secondary immunodeficiency is - ANSWER
Pneumocystis Carinii
Are less common and occur due to a defect on the development of the immune
system - ANSWER primary immunodeficiency
A patient with human immunodeficiency virus ( HIV ) was admitted to the acute
care facility with difficulty breathing . He is diagnosed with Pneumocytis carinii .
Pneumocystis carinii an example of : - ANSWER A secondary
immune disease
Sinusitis is considered a primary immunodeficiency - ANSWER
False
Which of the following findings can be used to diagnose Systemic Lupus
Erythematosus ( SLE ) ? - ANSWER Facial rash confined to the
cheeks
The major immune system change associated with Sjogren's Syndrome is : -
ANSWER Autoantibodies and auto - reactive T - cells against
apoptotic cells
Which of the following can depress a person's normal immune function ? -
ANSWER Psychological Stress
