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NURS 2850 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
EXAM 1 2026 LATEST QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS| ACE YOUR GRADES.
Multiple Sclerosis - REMISSION - correct answer -inflammatory
phase can resolve in areas of demyelination and can heal,
allowing the disease to go into remission.
Multiple Sclerosis -COMMON SYMPTOMS - correct answer -
weakness, numbness, tingling sensations, balance problems,
blurred vision, and fatigue.
troubles swallowing
Multiple Sclerosis - RELAPSING -REMITTING FORM - correct
answer -consist of brief episodes, lasting anywhere between
several weeks to three months, of various symptoms, occurring
approximately every 1 to 3 years; these are followed by a
complete or almost complete return to normal function.
Multiple Sclerosis -VISION PROBLEMS - correct answer -optic
nerves are heavily myelinated, when those nerves are attacked,
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patients may experience a temporary distortion or loss of vision in
one eye, impairment in color perception, or pain without
movement.
Multiple Sclerosis -SYMPTOMS OF MOTOR NERVE DAMAGE -
correct answer -Hemiparesis, paraparesis, and quadriparesis.
difficulty walking and sexual dysfunction
Multiple Sclerosis - RISK OF ASPIRATION PNEUMONIA -
correct answer -Dehydration or malnutrition can result because
of swallowing difficulties or an inability to care for oneself.
Individuals with MS have dysphagia in later stages of the illness,
increasing the risk of aspiration pneumonia.
Osteoarthritis -RISK FACTORS - correct answer -Including
aging, obesity, history of participation in team sports, history of
trauma or overuse of a joint, and heavy occupational work.
Obesity has become a particularly common risk factor, as excess
body weight places excess pressure on the knees and hips.
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Osteoarthritis - ETIOLOGY - correct answer -stresses applied to
the joints, especially the weight-bearing joints such as ankle,
knee, and hip.
degenerative alterations
Osteoarthritis -BOUCHARD'S NODES - correct answer -
Swelling at the PROXIMAL interphalangeal joint
Osteoarthritis - IMPACT OF EXCESS PRESSURE ON A JOINT -
correct answer -overuse
gradually wears away the cartilage surface, exposing the
subchondral bone (shock absorber).
Osteoarthritis - PROTEOGLYCANS - correct answer -
chondrocytes synthesize a fluid called proteoglycans. This excess
fluid causes swelling of the joint. Proteoglycans and cartilage
degeneration can occur for years they didn't do a decrease level
causing cartilage to lose elasticity and crack
narrowing of joint
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Osteoarthritis - DAMAGES CARTILIAGE - correct answer -
BONE - BONE
in the weight bearing joints, a greater loss of joint space occurs
because of the great pressure of these joints and dirt. Erosion of
the damage cartilage in an osteoarthritis joint progresses until it
exposes underlying bone
Osteoarthritis - PRESENTING SYMPTOMS - correct answer -
deep, arching joint pain, occurring especially after exercise or
weight-bearing. Symptoms may be relieved with rest. Other
symptoms include joint pain during cold weather, stiffness when
arising in the morning, crepitus of the joint during motion, joint
swelling, altered gait, and limited ROM.
Osteoarthritis -HEBERDEN'S NODES - correct answer -classic
swelling at the DISTAL interphalangeal joint most commonly
appearing in the fingers
Rheumatoid Arthritis - correct answer -A chronic autoimmune,
inflammatory disorder that affects the joints and may have
systemic effects. There are specific criteria for diagnosis of this
disorder (clinical and lab tests).
NURS 2850 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
EXAM 1 2026 LATEST QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS| ACE YOUR GRADES.
Multiple Sclerosis - REMISSION - correct answer -inflammatory
phase can resolve in areas of demyelination and can heal,
allowing the disease to go into remission.
Multiple Sclerosis -COMMON SYMPTOMS - correct answer -
weakness, numbness, tingling sensations, balance problems,
blurred vision, and fatigue.
troubles swallowing
Multiple Sclerosis - RELAPSING -REMITTING FORM - correct
answer -consist of brief episodes, lasting anywhere between
several weeks to three months, of various symptoms, occurring
approximately every 1 to 3 years; these are followed by a
complete or almost complete return to normal function.
Multiple Sclerosis -VISION PROBLEMS - correct answer -optic
nerves are heavily myelinated, when those nerves are attacked,
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patients may experience a temporary distortion or loss of vision in
one eye, impairment in color perception, or pain without
movement.
Multiple Sclerosis -SYMPTOMS OF MOTOR NERVE DAMAGE -
correct answer -Hemiparesis, paraparesis, and quadriparesis.
difficulty walking and sexual dysfunction
Multiple Sclerosis - RISK OF ASPIRATION PNEUMONIA -
correct answer -Dehydration or malnutrition can result because
of swallowing difficulties or an inability to care for oneself.
Individuals with MS have dysphagia in later stages of the illness,
increasing the risk of aspiration pneumonia.
Osteoarthritis -RISK FACTORS - correct answer -Including
aging, obesity, history of participation in team sports, history of
trauma or overuse of a joint, and heavy occupational work.
Obesity has become a particularly common risk factor, as excess
body weight places excess pressure on the knees and hips.
, Page | 3
Osteoarthritis - ETIOLOGY - correct answer -stresses applied to
the joints, especially the weight-bearing joints such as ankle,
knee, and hip.
degenerative alterations
Osteoarthritis -BOUCHARD'S NODES - correct answer -
Swelling at the PROXIMAL interphalangeal joint
Osteoarthritis - IMPACT OF EXCESS PRESSURE ON A JOINT -
correct answer -overuse
gradually wears away the cartilage surface, exposing the
subchondral bone (shock absorber).
Osteoarthritis - PROTEOGLYCANS - correct answer -
chondrocytes synthesize a fluid called proteoglycans. This excess
fluid causes swelling of the joint. Proteoglycans and cartilage
degeneration can occur for years they didn't do a decrease level
causing cartilage to lose elasticity and crack
narrowing of joint
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Osteoarthritis - DAMAGES CARTILIAGE - correct answer -
BONE - BONE
in the weight bearing joints, a greater loss of joint space occurs
because of the great pressure of these joints and dirt. Erosion of
the damage cartilage in an osteoarthritis joint progresses until it
exposes underlying bone
Osteoarthritis - PRESENTING SYMPTOMS - correct answer -
deep, arching joint pain, occurring especially after exercise or
weight-bearing. Symptoms may be relieved with rest. Other
symptoms include joint pain during cold weather, stiffness when
arising in the morning, crepitus of the joint during motion, joint
swelling, altered gait, and limited ROM.
Osteoarthritis -HEBERDEN'S NODES - correct answer -classic
swelling at the DISTAL interphalangeal joint most commonly
appearing in the fingers
Rheumatoid Arthritis - correct answer -A chronic autoimmune,
inflammatory disorder that affects the joints and may have
systemic effects. There are specific criteria for diagnosis of this
disorder (clinical and lab tests).
