Pathophysiology Exam 1 South College
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1. Which organelle, after protein synthesis is completed, Golgi apparatus
is responsible for proteins to get packaged, processed
and secreted?
2. A patient has an abnormal thickening of the lining of Treatment with hormone
the uterus due to an increase in estrogen levels. How therapy
can such a condition be reversed?
3. A client is diagnosed with a condition in which the Hypoxia
brain cells cannot withstand low oxygen delivery long
enough for cell reversible changes to happen. Identify
the condition.
4. What does a pulse oximeter measure? Saturation of hemoglobin
with oxygen (SaO2)
5. By which process are findings identified that represent Pathognomonic changes
distinct disease processes to help with diagnosis?
6. During an endoscopic examination on a patient, it Barrett's esophagus
is found that the client has acid reflux. Which con-
dition associated with gastroesophageal reflux dis-
ease (GERD) warrants close monitoring and aggressive
treatment?
7. A patient is diagnosed with failure of the thyroid gland Hashimoto thyroiditis
due to increase in apoptotic cell death causing hy-
pothyroidism. Which terminology do you expect to be
applied to the patient's condition?
8. Which aspects of polymerase chain reaction or PCR are All of the answers are cor-
CORRECT? rect about PCR
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9. Familial hypercholesterolemia is a genetic autosomal Children are at risk for ear-
dominant disorder characterized by a high cholesterol ly acute myocardial infrac-
level. Which statement is TRUE regarding this condi- tion
tion?
10. Which of the genetic diseases below is an X-linked G6PD deficiency
trait that primarily affects men and can cause acute
hemolytic anemia?
11. Which of the following diseases is autosomal domi- Huntington disease
nant and will cause movement and cognitive disorders
that begin in adulthood?
12. A 40 year old patient presents with mild chorea that Huntington's disease
seems to be progressing. Genetic testing revealed a
defect of the HTT gene. What is the patient's diagnosis?
13. A client presents to the hospital with difficulty in speak- Hepatic dysfunction
ing, excessive salivation, and ataxia. Physical exam and/or cirrhosis
shows jaundice, ascites and Kayser-Fleisher rings in
the eyes. Which of the follow is the most common ini-
tial or early presentation of adults with Wilson disease?
14. Which of the following is NOT one of the 3 main stages Granulomatous changes
of acute inflammation?
15. Which of the following statements from a malnour- "I will need dietary sup-
ished patient with a large wound is the BEST nutrition plements like Ensure, En-
plan for wound healing? live or Carnation Instant
Breakfast for healing."
16. Which medication can cause Reye's syndrome in chil- Aspirin
dren when used to control a fever?
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1. Which organelle, after protein synthesis is completed, Golgi apparatus
is responsible for proteins to get packaged, processed
and secreted?
2. A patient has an abnormal thickening of the lining of Treatment with hormone
the uterus due to an increase in estrogen levels. How therapy
can such a condition be reversed?
3. A client is diagnosed with a condition in which the Hypoxia
brain cells cannot withstand low oxygen delivery long
enough for cell reversible changes to happen. Identify
the condition.
4. What does a pulse oximeter measure? Saturation of hemoglobin
with oxygen (SaO2)
5. By which process are findings identified that represent Pathognomonic changes
distinct disease processes to help with diagnosis?
6. During an endoscopic examination on a patient, it Barrett's esophagus
is found that the client has acid reflux. Which con-
dition associated with gastroesophageal reflux dis-
ease (GERD) warrants close monitoring and aggressive
treatment?
7. A patient is diagnosed with failure of the thyroid gland Hashimoto thyroiditis
due to increase in apoptotic cell death causing hy-
pothyroidism. Which terminology do you expect to be
applied to the patient's condition?
8. Which aspects of polymerase chain reaction or PCR are All of the answers are cor-
CORRECT? rect about PCR
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9. Familial hypercholesterolemia is a genetic autosomal Children are at risk for ear-
dominant disorder characterized by a high cholesterol ly acute myocardial infrac-
level. Which statement is TRUE regarding this condi- tion
tion?
10. Which of the genetic diseases below is an X-linked G6PD deficiency
trait that primarily affects men and can cause acute
hemolytic anemia?
11. Which of the following diseases is autosomal domi- Huntington disease
nant and will cause movement and cognitive disorders
that begin in adulthood?
12. A 40 year old patient presents with mild chorea that Huntington's disease
seems to be progressing. Genetic testing revealed a
defect of the HTT gene. What is the patient's diagnosis?
13. A client presents to the hospital with difficulty in speak- Hepatic dysfunction
ing, excessive salivation, and ataxia. Physical exam and/or cirrhosis
shows jaundice, ascites and Kayser-Fleisher rings in
the eyes. Which of the follow is the most common ini-
tial or early presentation of adults with Wilson disease?
14. Which of the following is NOT one of the 3 main stages Granulomatous changes
of acute inflammation?
15. Which of the following statements from a malnour- "I will need dietary sup-
ished patient with a large wound is the BEST nutrition plements like Ensure, En-
plan for wound healing? live or Carnation Instant
Breakfast for healing."
16. Which medication can cause Reye's syndrome in chil- Aspirin
dren when used to control a fever?
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