Rasmussen Pathophysiology Exam 1
Questions and Answers 100% PASS
· Excess of fluid in interstitial compartment; may be localized or generalized; stages +1,
+2, +3, +4—ANSWER--Causes of Edema
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), C-reactive protein (CRP) and plasma viscosity
(PV) blood tests are commonly used to detect an increase in protein in the blood.—
ANSWER--Lab tests with inflammation
· Maintaining internal conditions in a stable state by keeping things relatively the same,
or balanced.—ANSWER--Homeostasis
Overall weight loss and generalized weakness that may have resulted from toxins
released by cancer cells. Loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting. Increased metabolic
rate.—ANSWER--Cachexia
Extremely malignant bone forming tumor in adolescent and young adults. Develop in a
metaphysical region of long bones. May cause limb pain, compromised joint function.—
ANSWER--Osteosarcoma
DVT, Pulmonary embolism—ANSWER--Complication of bone fracture
Muscle loss, infection, nerve damage, amputation, and possible kidney damage.—
ANSWER--Complication of compartment syndrome
, · Thirst, decreased urine output, hypotension—ANSWER--Signs of dehydration
· Fight or flight response. The purpose is to restore balance. It provides a surge of energy
and physical alterations to either evade or confront danger.—ANSWER--Alarm phase of
Han Seley's General adaptation syndrome
· A disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue,
sleep, memory and mood issues.—ANSWER--Fibromyalgia
· Enhanced myocardial contractility, increased heart rate, bronchodilation, and elevated
blood glucose levels.—ANSWER--Flight or fight response signs and symptoms
· Elevated uric acid and disturbance in uric acid metabolism.—ANSWER--Causes of
Gout
· Vasodilator that reduces BP, causes bronchoconstriction and mucus production.
Treats hives, pruritus and swelling.—ANSWER--Action of Histamine
Cortisol and catecholamines.—ANSWER--Stress hormones/hormones secreted during
body's stress response
· Redness, pain, swelling, heat, loss of function.—ANSWER--Cardinal signs of
inflammation
Cancer cells escape their tissue of origin and initiate new colonies of cancer in distant
sites. They escape basement membranes, travel through extracellular space, and
penetrate in the basement membrane.—ANSWER--Metastasis
· progressive loss of muscle tissues. A group of diseases that cause progressive
weakness and loss of muscle mass. Abnormal genes (mutations) interfere with the
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Questions and Answers 100% PASS
· Excess of fluid in interstitial compartment; may be localized or generalized; stages +1,
+2, +3, +4—ANSWER--Causes of Edema
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), C-reactive protein (CRP) and plasma viscosity
(PV) blood tests are commonly used to detect an increase in protein in the blood.—
ANSWER--Lab tests with inflammation
· Maintaining internal conditions in a stable state by keeping things relatively the same,
or balanced.—ANSWER--Homeostasis
Overall weight loss and generalized weakness that may have resulted from toxins
released by cancer cells. Loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting. Increased metabolic
rate.—ANSWER--Cachexia
Extremely malignant bone forming tumor in adolescent and young adults. Develop in a
metaphysical region of long bones. May cause limb pain, compromised joint function.—
ANSWER--Osteosarcoma
DVT, Pulmonary embolism—ANSWER--Complication of bone fracture
Muscle loss, infection, nerve damage, amputation, and possible kidney damage.—
ANSWER--Complication of compartment syndrome
, · Thirst, decreased urine output, hypotension—ANSWER--Signs of dehydration
· Fight or flight response. The purpose is to restore balance. It provides a surge of energy
and physical alterations to either evade or confront danger.—ANSWER--Alarm phase of
Han Seley's General adaptation syndrome
· A disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue,
sleep, memory and mood issues.—ANSWER--Fibromyalgia
· Enhanced myocardial contractility, increased heart rate, bronchodilation, and elevated
blood glucose levels.—ANSWER--Flight or fight response signs and symptoms
· Elevated uric acid and disturbance in uric acid metabolism.—ANSWER--Causes of
Gout
· Vasodilator that reduces BP, causes bronchoconstriction and mucus production.
Treats hives, pruritus and swelling.—ANSWER--Action of Histamine
Cortisol and catecholamines.—ANSWER--Stress hormones/hormones secreted during
body's stress response
· Redness, pain, swelling, heat, loss of function.—ANSWER--Cardinal signs of
inflammation
Cancer cells escape their tissue of origin and initiate new colonies of cancer in distant
sites. They escape basement membranes, travel through extracellular space, and
penetrate in the basement membrane.—ANSWER--Metastasis
· progressive loss of muscle tissues. A group of diseases that cause progressive
weakness and loss of muscle mass. Abnormal genes (mutations) interfere with the
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
