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PRN1520 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM
Format: Questions and Answers
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1. When stroke volume decreases, which of the following could maintain cardiac output?
a. Decreased peripheral resistance
b. Increased heart rate
c. Decreased venous return
d. General vasodilation
ANS: B
2. When comparing angina with myocardial infarction (MI), which statement is true?
a. Both angina and MI cause tissue necrosis.
b. Angina often occurs at rest; MI occurs during a stressful time.
c. Pain is more severe and lasts longer with angina than with MI.
d. Angina pain is relieved by rest and intake of nitroglycerin; the pain of MI is not.
ANS: D
3. Which of the below factors puts your patient at risk for developing atherosclerosis?
Select all that apply:
A. LDL-C 120 mg/dL
B. BMI 34.8
C.Engages in exercise 4-5 times per week
D.Hispanic
E.Eats salmon twice per week
A, B, and D
Rationale: Risk factors for development of atherosclerosis are low HDL-C (should be higher than 60
mg/dL), high LDL-C (should be lower than 100 mg/dL), increased triglycerides, genetic predisposition,
DM, Obesity (BMI > 30), sedentary lifestyle, smoking, stress, African American, Hispanic, and older
adults.
4. The ataxic form of cerebral palsy results from damage to the:
a. cerebellum.
b. motor cortex.
c. basal nuclei.
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d. pyramidal tracts.
ANS: A
5. The initial effect on the heart in cases of rheumatic fever is:
a. infection in the heart by hemolytic streptococci.
b. highly virulent microbes causing vegetations on the heart valves.
c. septic emboli obstructing coronary arteries.
d. acute inflammation in all layers of the heart due to abnormal immune response.
ANS: D
6. Which of the following is a common source of a pulmonary embolus?
a. Mural thrombus from the left ventricle
b. Thrombus attached to atheromas in the aorta or iliac arteries
c. Thrombus forming in the femoral veins
d. A blood clot in the pulmonary vein
ANS: C
7. Which of the following is used to confirm the diagnosis of, and classify, seizures?
a. Characteristics of the aura
b. Presence of precipitating factors
c. Electroencephalogram
d. Changes in the characteristics of cerebrospinal fluid
ANS: C
8. Which of the following drugs is usually prescribed for prophylaxis in persons in close contact with a
patient with active tuberculosis?
a. Streptomycin
b. Isoniazid
c. Rifampin
d. Streptomycin
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ANS: B
9. Which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. TB bacilli are spread by oral droplet.
b. TB bacilli are slow-growing bacteria.
c. Active TB must be treated in hospital for many months.
d. Active TB can be prevented by good host resistance.
ANS: C
10. Choose the correct reason for severe hypoxia occurring with pulmonary edema:
a. Diffusion of oxygen into the alveoli is impaired.
b. Fluid in the pleural cavity prevents normal lung expansion.
c. Increased concentration of CO2 impairs diffusion of oxygen.
d. Increased blood flow through the lungs prevents diffusion of gases.
ANS: A
11. Common signs of rheumatic fever include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. arthritis, causing deformity of the small joints in the hands and feet.
b. erythematous skin rash and subcutaneous nodules.
c. epistaxis, tachycardia, and fever.
d. elevated ASO titer and leukocytosis.
ANS: A
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PRN1520 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM
Format: Questions and Answers
,2 PRN1520
1. When stroke volume decreases, which of the following could maintain cardiac output?
a. Decreased peripheral resistance
b. Increased heart rate
c. Decreased venous return
d. General vasodilation
ANS: B
2. When comparing angina with myocardial infarction (MI), which statement is true?
a. Both angina and MI cause tissue necrosis.
b. Angina often occurs at rest; MI occurs during a stressful time.
c. Pain is more severe and lasts longer with angina than with MI.
d. Angina pain is relieved by rest and intake of nitroglycerin; the pain of MI is not.
ANS: D
3. Which of the below factors puts your patient at risk for developing atherosclerosis?
Select all that apply:
A. LDL-C 120 mg/dL
B. BMI 34.8
C.Engages in exercise 4-5 times per week
D.Hispanic
E.Eats salmon twice per week
A, B, and D
Rationale: Risk factors for development of atherosclerosis are low HDL-C (should be higher than 60
mg/dL), high LDL-C (should be lower than 100 mg/dL), increased triglycerides, genetic predisposition,
DM, Obesity (BMI > 30), sedentary lifestyle, smoking, stress, African American, Hispanic, and older
adults.
4. The ataxic form of cerebral palsy results from damage to the:
a. cerebellum.
b. motor cortex.
c. basal nuclei.
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d. pyramidal tracts.
ANS: A
5. The initial effect on the heart in cases of rheumatic fever is:
a. infection in the heart by hemolytic streptococci.
b. highly virulent microbes causing vegetations on the heart valves.
c. septic emboli obstructing coronary arteries.
d. acute inflammation in all layers of the heart due to abnormal immune response.
ANS: D
6. Which of the following is a common source of a pulmonary embolus?
a. Mural thrombus from the left ventricle
b. Thrombus attached to atheromas in the aorta or iliac arteries
c. Thrombus forming in the femoral veins
d. A blood clot in the pulmonary vein
ANS: C
7. Which of the following is used to confirm the diagnosis of, and classify, seizures?
a. Characteristics of the aura
b. Presence of precipitating factors
c. Electroencephalogram
d. Changes in the characteristics of cerebrospinal fluid
ANS: C
8. Which of the following drugs is usually prescribed for prophylaxis in persons in close contact with a
patient with active tuberculosis?
a. Streptomycin
b. Isoniazid
c. Rifampin
d. Streptomycin
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ANS: B
9. Which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. TB bacilli are spread by oral droplet.
b. TB bacilli are slow-growing bacteria.
c. Active TB must be treated in hospital for many months.
d. Active TB can be prevented by good host resistance.
ANS: C
10. Choose the correct reason for severe hypoxia occurring with pulmonary edema:
a. Diffusion of oxygen into the alveoli is impaired.
b. Fluid in the pleural cavity prevents normal lung expansion.
c. Increased concentration of CO2 impairs diffusion of oxygen.
d. Increased blood flow through the lungs prevents diffusion of gases.
ANS: A
11. Common signs of rheumatic fever include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. arthritis, causing deformity of the small joints in the hands and feet.
b. erythematous skin rash and subcutaneous nodules.
c. epistaxis, tachycardia, and fever.
d. elevated ASO titer and leukocytosis.
ANS: A
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