BAYLOR ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL
EXAM ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - LATEST
AND COMPLETE UPDATE WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
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A general distinction between a leiomyosarcoma and a uterine fibroid is that the
leiomyosarcoma
A) may manifest as a rapidly enlarging, firm fixed uterus.
B) grows very slowly and does not cause any symptoms.
C) only occurs in menopausal women.
D) is usually a disorder in young women. - ANSWER: A) may manifest as a
rapidly enlarging, firm fixed uterus.
Functional ovarian cysts develop as a result of:
A) the nondominant follicle getting reabsorbed.
B) an enlarged corpus luteum.
C) the dominant follicle retaining fluid rather than releasing the egg.
D) a lack of fertilization. - ANSWER: C) the dominant follicle retaining fluid
rather than releasing the egg.
Most women with polycystic ovarian syndrome have:
A) decreased sensitivity to luteinizing hormone.
B) excessive stimulation of follicle-stimulating hormone.
C) functional ovarian hyperandrogenism.
D) decreased gonadotropin-releasing hormone. - ANSWER: C) functional
ovarian hyperandrogenism.
,The four different phenotypes to describe polycystic ovarian syndrome include
which of the following?
A) Infertility
B) Amenorrhea
C) Hyperandrogenism
D) Oligo-anovulation
E) Hyperandrogenism and oligo-anovulation - ANSWER: E)
Hyperandrogenism and oligoanovulation
A 30-year-old woman had an ultrasound of her breast done due to complaints of a
firm solid mass on her right breast. The findings of the ultrasound conclude that the
mass is a simple fibroadenoma. What education should she be provided pertaining
to this fibroadenoma? A) This mass is not associated with an increased risk of
cancer.
B) There is a very slight increase risk in this mass becoming cancer.
C) There is a high risk of this mass becoming cancer.
D) This type of mass is considered a ductal carcinoma in situ. - ANSWER: A)
This mass is not associated with an increased risk of cancer.
A 30-year-old man is complaining of dysuria, chills, fever, and muscle aching.
Vital signs reveal a temperature of 101°F. He denies being sexually active for the
past year. The physical examination was
unremarkable except for the digital rectal exam, which reveals a very tender
prostate. What is the treatment strategy?
A) Antibiotic coverage for Syphilis
B) Urinary catheterization to prevent urinary retention
C) Antibiotics to cover Escherichia coli
,D) Hospitalization for intravenous broad spectrum antibiotic administration -
ANSWER: C) Antibiotics to cover Escherichia coli
Considering the mediating factors of premenstrual syndrome, which drug is used to
treat it?
A) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents
B) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
C) Estrogen
D) Progesterone - ANSWER: B) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
Which of the following infections would increase risk for cancer development in
the genital region?
A) Syphilis
B) Chancroid
C) Cytomegalovirus
D) Human papillomavirus - ANSWER: D) Human papillomavirus
A patient is diagnosed with gonorrhea. What should be included in the teaching
plan? A) You are only infectious if the lesions are draining.
B) You are contagious even if you have no outward symptoms.
C) You will require several weeks of antibiotic treatment."
D) You are restricted from engaging in sexual activity until your blood tests are
negative. - ANSWER: B) You are contagious even if you have no outward
symptoms.
, Which of the following sexually transmitted infections frequently coexists with
gonorrhea?
A) Syphilis
B) Herpes simplex virus
C) Chlamydia
D) Chancroid - ANSWER: C) Chlamydia
Which of the following sexually transmitted infections is indicated by a patient
who has small, painful, vesicular lesions that heal in 10 to 20 days?
A) Genital herpes
B) Chancroid
C) Syphilis
D) Gonorrhea - ANSWER: A) Genital herpes
When assessing a woman with possible gonorrhea, __________ is of most
concern.
A) odorous vaginal discharge
B) abdominal tenderness
C) painful urination
D) anal itching - ANSWER: B) abdominal tenderness
A reduction in Lactobacillus in the vaginal flora results in: A) a lower vaginal pH.
B) increased microbicide activity.
C) a higher vaginal pH.
D) a high production of hydrogen peroxide. - ANSWER: C) a higher vaginal
pH.
EXAM ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - LATEST
AND COMPLETE UPDATE WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
– ASSURED PASS WITH INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF.
A general distinction between a leiomyosarcoma and a uterine fibroid is that the
leiomyosarcoma
A) may manifest as a rapidly enlarging, firm fixed uterus.
B) grows very slowly and does not cause any symptoms.
C) only occurs in menopausal women.
D) is usually a disorder in young women. - ANSWER: A) may manifest as a
rapidly enlarging, firm fixed uterus.
Functional ovarian cysts develop as a result of:
A) the nondominant follicle getting reabsorbed.
B) an enlarged corpus luteum.
C) the dominant follicle retaining fluid rather than releasing the egg.
D) a lack of fertilization. - ANSWER: C) the dominant follicle retaining fluid
rather than releasing the egg.
Most women with polycystic ovarian syndrome have:
A) decreased sensitivity to luteinizing hormone.
B) excessive stimulation of follicle-stimulating hormone.
C) functional ovarian hyperandrogenism.
D) decreased gonadotropin-releasing hormone. - ANSWER: C) functional
ovarian hyperandrogenism.
,The four different phenotypes to describe polycystic ovarian syndrome include
which of the following?
A) Infertility
B) Amenorrhea
C) Hyperandrogenism
D) Oligo-anovulation
E) Hyperandrogenism and oligo-anovulation - ANSWER: E)
Hyperandrogenism and oligoanovulation
A 30-year-old woman had an ultrasound of her breast done due to complaints of a
firm solid mass on her right breast. The findings of the ultrasound conclude that the
mass is a simple fibroadenoma. What education should she be provided pertaining
to this fibroadenoma? A) This mass is not associated with an increased risk of
cancer.
B) There is a very slight increase risk in this mass becoming cancer.
C) There is a high risk of this mass becoming cancer.
D) This type of mass is considered a ductal carcinoma in situ. - ANSWER: A)
This mass is not associated with an increased risk of cancer.
A 30-year-old man is complaining of dysuria, chills, fever, and muscle aching.
Vital signs reveal a temperature of 101°F. He denies being sexually active for the
past year. The physical examination was
unremarkable except for the digital rectal exam, which reveals a very tender
prostate. What is the treatment strategy?
A) Antibiotic coverage for Syphilis
B) Urinary catheterization to prevent urinary retention
C) Antibiotics to cover Escherichia coli
,D) Hospitalization for intravenous broad spectrum antibiotic administration -
ANSWER: C) Antibiotics to cover Escherichia coli
Considering the mediating factors of premenstrual syndrome, which drug is used to
treat it?
A) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents
B) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
C) Estrogen
D) Progesterone - ANSWER: B) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
Which of the following infections would increase risk for cancer development in
the genital region?
A) Syphilis
B) Chancroid
C) Cytomegalovirus
D) Human papillomavirus - ANSWER: D) Human papillomavirus
A patient is diagnosed with gonorrhea. What should be included in the teaching
plan? A) You are only infectious if the lesions are draining.
B) You are contagious even if you have no outward symptoms.
C) You will require several weeks of antibiotic treatment."
D) You are restricted from engaging in sexual activity until your blood tests are
negative. - ANSWER: B) You are contagious even if you have no outward
symptoms.
, Which of the following sexually transmitted infections frequently coexists with
gonorrhea?
A) Syphilis
B) Herpes simplex virus
C) Chlamydia
D) Chancroid - ANSWER: C) Chlamydia
Which of the following sexually transmitted infections is indicated by a patient
who has small, painful, vesicular lesions that heal in 10 to 20 days?
A) Genital herpes
B) Chancroid
C) Syphilis
D) Gonorrhea - ANSWER: A) Genital herpes
When assessing a woman with possible gonorrhea, __________ is of most
concern.
A) odorous vaginal discharge
B) abdominal tenderness
C) painful urination
D) anal itching - ANSWER: B) abdominal tenderness
A reduction in Lactobacillus in the vaginal flora results in: A) a lower vaginal pH.
B) increased microbicide activity.
C) a higher vaginal pH.
D) a high production of hydrogen peroxide. - ANSWER: C) a higher vaginal
pH.
