Pathophysiology 370 - Pathophysiology » Fall 2020 » RTS Week 4 Check your Understanding

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Question #1
The hormone ADH (antidiuretic hormone) release is stimulated by which of the following? (Select all that apply.),,
A.   Hypovolemia
B.   Hyper-osmolality of the extracellular fluid
C.   Fever
D.   Pain
E.   Anxiety
Question #2
Tachycardia, decreased or absent breath sounds on the affected side, hyperresonance, and sudden chest pain on the affected side are clinical manifestations of
A.   Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
B.   Pneumothorax
C.   Sarcoidosis
D.   adult respiratory distress syndrome
Question #3
Which cellular change is seen with chronic bronchitis?
A.   Decreased CD8 T lymphocytes
B.   Increased eosinophils
C.   Atrophy of bronchial glands
D.   Decreased interleukin-8 levels
Question #4
The pathogenesis of tuberculosis includes the entrance of mycobacteria into the lungs and the resulting of which of the following? (Select all that apply.),,
A.   Calcification
B.   Antigen-antibody complexes
C.   Ghon tubercles
D.   Activation of macrophages
E.   Formation of granulomas
Question #5
Which statements is true regarding serum potassium (K +) levels? (Select all that apply.),,
A.   Hypokalemia is capable of causing elevated diastolic pressure.
B.   Hypokalemia can often cause muscle weakness.
C.   Hyperkalemia can be characterized by intestinal cramping.
D.   Hyperkalemia can result in weakness in the lower extremities.
E.   Hypokalemia can result in a paralytic ileus.
Question #6
Which statement is true regarding cystic fibrosis?
A.   It is the most common genetic disease in the United States.
B.   It is autosomal-dominant.
C.   It is common in African Americans.
D.   It affects endocrine glands.
Question #7
In extrinsic asthma the immune system responds to the presence of allergens by causing
A.   Decreased cough reflex
B.   Bronchodilation
C.   Decreased sputum production
D.   Bronchoconstriction
Question #8
COPD type A is referred to as
A.   Emphysema
B.   Chronic bronchitis
C.   Asthma
D.   Bronchiectasis
Question #9
Clinical manifestations of extracellular fluid volume deficit include which of the following? (Select all that apply.),,
A.   Weight loss
B.   Dizziness
C.   Vomiting.
D.   Flat neck veins
E.   Oliguria
F.   Decreased postural blood pressure
Question #10
When emphysema is a result of a α1-Antitrypsin disorder, assessment data is likely to include which of the following? (Select all that apply.),,
A.   Client age younger than 50
B.   Elevated levels of ?1-Antitrypsin
C.   Enzyme levels that are below normal
D.   No history of cigarette smoking
E.   Caucasian
Question #11
The normal adult pH in the blood is
A.   Between 7.35 and 7.45
B.   Less than 6.9
C.   7.3
D.   Greater than 7.8
Question #12
The pathogenesis of pneumonia includes the inhalation of microbial agents and the resulting of which of the following? (Select all that apply.),,
A.   Decreased lung compliance
B.   Formation of exudates
C.   Alveolar wall thickening
D.   Inflammation
E.   Lung consolidation
Question #13
Which statement is true regarding asthma?
A.   Extrinsic asthma has adult onset.
B.   It is characterized by airway inflammation.
C.   There is decreased responsiveness to environmental stimuli.
D.   It involves irreversible airway obstruction.
Question #14
What is the primary cause of airway obstruction in patients with chronic bronchitis?
A.   Hyperventilation
B.   Mucous plugs
C.   Thinning bronchial smooth muscle
D.   Infection
Question #15
Which serum value is a reflection of the effectiveness of the kidney’s ability to properly maintain serum metabolic pH?
A.   Carbonic acid (H2CO3)
B.   (H+) molecule
C.   Bicarbonate (HCO3-)
D.   Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Question #16
Aging adults are more prone to dehydration as a result of lack of thirst triggers resulting from
A.   Decreased osmolality in intracellular fluid
B.   Increased osmolality of intracellular fluid
C.   Decreased osmolality in extracellular fluid
D.   Increased osmolality of extracellular fluid
Question #17
Which is a classification of emphysema? (Select all that apply.),,
A.   Bullae
B.   Parenchyma
C.   Panacinar
D.   Paraseptal
E.   Centriacinar
Question #18
Clinical manifestations of hypocalcemia include which of the following? (Select all that apply.),,
A.   Constipation
B.   Paresthesias
C.   Muscle twitching
D.   Hyperactive reflexes.
E.   Positive Chvostek sign
F.   Positive Trousseau sign
Question #19
What physiologic abnormality is characteristic of emphysema?
A.   Extensive inflammation of the lower airways
B.   Trapping of air in the distal air sacs
C.   Collapse of the proximal airways
D.   Widespread occurrence of bronchial plugs
Question #20
A common radiologic diagnostic manifestation of fibrotic restrictive disease is the appearance of
A.   A honeycomb lung
B.   Constrictive bronchi
C.   Destruction of acini
D.   Distended alveoli

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