PATHO370 - WCU - Pathophysiology Final Exam
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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. Ans: Women 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 Ans: Mitotic 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) Ans: Dissolved gas
As a bicarbonate ion
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,Association with hemoglobin (Hgb)
What is the name for the arrangement in which separate cells of the myocardium can
function together? Ans: Syncytium
What gene is associated with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)? Ans: bcr-abl
Which drug is a protease inhibitor? (Select all that apply):
Lamivudine (Epivir)
Nelfinavir (Viracept)
Atazanavir (Reyatax)
Zidovudine (Retrovir)
Fosamprenavir (Lexiva) Ans: Nelfinavir (Viracept)
Atazanavir (Reyatax)
Fosamprenavir (Lexiva)
Which is associated with early increased intracranial pressure? Ans: Headache
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, Which wave corresponds with the AV valve bulging during ventricular contraction?
Ans: C Wave
Viruses injure cells differently than other causes of cellular injury because they Ans:
Are incorporated into the cell, where it uses the cell's RNA or DNA for self-
replication
Cholecystitis is caused by Ans: Inflammatory reactions
Which serum enzyme is the most specific for diagnosing acute pancreatitis? Ans:
Lipase
Activation of the renin-angiotensin system in shock causes Ans: Fluid 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? Ans: Transverse
Which condition constitutes an emergency situation?
Phimosis
Hydrocele
Epididymitis
Testicular torsion Ans: Testicular torsion
What clinical finding suggests a diagnosis of nephritic syndrome? (Select all that apply.)
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Study Questions Questions with Detailed Verified
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. Ans: Women 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 Ans: Mitotic 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) Ans: Dissolved gas
As a bicarbonate ion
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,Association with hemoglobin (Hgb)
What is the name for the arrangement in which separate cells of the myocardium can
function together? Ans: Syncytium
What gene is associated with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)? Ans: bcr-abl
Which drug is a protease inhibitor? (Select all that apply):
Lamivudine (Epivir)
Nelfinavir (Viracept)
Atazanavir (Reyatax)
Zidovudine (Retrovir)
Fosamprenavir (Lexiva) Ans: Nelfinavir (Viracept)
Atazanavir (Reyatax)
Fosamprenavir (Lexiva)
Which is associated with early increased intracranial pressure? Ans: Headache
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, Which wave corresponds with the AV valve bulging during ventricular contraction?
Ans: C Wave
Viruses injure cells differently than other causes of cellular injury because they Ans:
Are incorporated into the cell, where it uses the cell's RNA or DNA for self-
replication
Cholecystitis is caused by Ans: Inflammatory reactions
Which serum enzyme is the most specific for diagnosing acute pancreatitis? Ans:
Lipase
Activation of the renin-angiotensin system in shock causes Ans: Fluid 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? Ans: Transverse
Which condition constitutes an emergency situation?
Phimosis
Hydrocele
Epididymitis
Testicular torsion Ans: Testicular torsion
What clinical finding suggests a diagnosis of nephritic syndrome? (Select all that apply.)
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