WCU Pathophysiology (MIDTERM) EXAM
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A common cause of heart -Coronary artery disease
failure is which of the -Cardiomyopathy
following? (Select all that -Hypertension
apply.
When the cause of a latrogenic
disease is due to
unintended or unwanted
medical treatment, the
term to describe this is
COPD type A is referred Emphysema
to as:
A heart that has to pump Hypertrophy
harder in order to
effectively circulate blood
is likely to undergo which
type of cellular
adaptation?
Which pathogenetic -Swelling from exudation of fluid
change is associated with -Loss of ciliary function
acute bronchitis? (Select -Inflamed airways
all that apply.)
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Which is true regarding It is caused by factor VII deficiency.
hemophilia A?
Which is a malignant Multiple myeloma
disorder of mature
antibody-secreting B
lymphocytes or plasma
cells?
The pathogenesis of -Calcification
tuberculosis includes the -Ghon tubercles
entrance of mycobacteria -Formation of granulomas
into the lungs and the -Activation of macrophages
resulting of which of the
following? (Select all that
apply.)
Atherosclerosis Thrombus Formation
predisposes to a number
of processes that are
factors in myocardial
ischemia. These processes
include
Which offers the best Early Detection
prognosis for the cure of
cancer?
Which statement is true It is a deficiency of one or more polypeptide chains.
regarding thalassemia?
Which is required for red -Iron
blood cell production? -Folate
(Select all that apply.) -Vitamin B12
Abnormal new cellular Neoplasia
growth is referred to as
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How many liters of blood 4-6l
are circulating in the
human body at any one
time?
What is the marker of Elevated serum levels of cardiac troponin
choice for detecting a
myocardial infarction?
Which is a risk factor -Age
associated with -African American race
hypertension? (Select all -History of tobacco smoking
that apply.)
Which component of the Leukocytes
blood is responsible for
protecting the body by
phagocytosis of
microorganisms and other
debris?
Which term is used to Secondary
identify hypertension that
has a specific disease as
its cause?
Restoration of effective Teritary
function is the goal of
which level of prevention?
Which restrictive disease Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
is associated with the
formation of an antigen-
antibody complex,
causing fibrosis of the
lung?
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The pathologic changes -The effects of oxidized lipids
that occur in the -An inflammatory response
development of coronary -The formation of plaques
atherosclerotic lesions
include cell damage
resulting from which of the
following? (Select all that
apply.)
-Hyperkalemia can result in weakness in the lower
Which statements is true extremities.
regarding serum -Hyperkalemia can be characterized by intestinal
potassium (K +) levels? cramping.
(Select all that apply.) -Hypokalemia can often cause muscle weakness.
-Hypokalemia can result in a paralytic ileus.
Cellular hypoxia results in Failure of the sodium-potassium pump
Which cellular change is Increased eosinophils
seen with chronic
bronchitis?
Which disease has the Hodgkin lymphoma
presence of Reed-
Sternberg cells on
histologic examination?
Which type of cellular Dysplasia
adaptation would create
the greatest concern if
found on a biopsy report?
What assists in the Bence Jones proteins
diagnosis of multiple
myeloma?
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