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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 1 SOUTH
COLLEGE 2026 REAL QUESTIONS WITH
EXPERTLY VERIFIED ANSWERS.
At your clinic, you have a young patient who is sexually
active and would like to know how to prevent HIV as he has
many sexual partners. Which statement below is NOT TRUE
about HIV prevention?
Taking the HIV vaccine is the best way to prevent HIV right now.
Which is the predominant immunoglobulin produced after a
host's re-exposure to an antigen?
Immunoglobulin G (IgG)
Which of the following statements is NOT CORRECT or
INCORRECT about hypogammaglobulinemia?
"The diagnosis is usually made when a child is 1 year old."
Which of the following autoimmune diseases involves the
destruction of joint synovial membranes?
Rheumatoid arthritis
Which of the following is NOT TRUE about
chronic lymphocytic leukemia or CLL?
CLL is a disease mostly of young women and is usually very
symptomatic in early stages
Which white blood cells is the first to respond to infection?
Neutrophils
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Of these statements on possible causes of hematological
cancer, which one is NOT TRUE?
"Drinking any alcohol can cause hematologic cancer."
A patient comes to the emergency department with
symptoms of an allergic reaction from an antibiotic. Which
white blood cells increase in the complete blood count report
when a patient has an allergic reaction?
Eosinophils
Which white blood cells are the primary responders
in defense against antigens or foreign invaders using
phagocytosis and are part of the innate immune system?
Macrophages
Which blood type is known as the universal donor?
O-
A mature erythrocyte lacks:
A nucleus
There is an increased risk of spina bifida and cleft palate/lip
for a fetus when the mother has:
Folic acid deficiency anemia
You are the provider for a patient who presents with
hemolytic anemia and splenomegaly, the treatment plan
included a splenectomy to improve their anemia. What is
most concerning regarding the patient's new condition
of living without a spleen?
Infections with encapsulated organisms, such as Streptococcus
pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenza, Klebsiella, and Salmonella.
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 1 SOUTH
COLLEGE 2026 REAL QUESTIONS WITH
EXPERTLY VERIFIED ANSWERS.
At your clinic, you have a young patient who is sexually
active and would like to know how to prevent HIV as he has
many sexual partners. Which statement below is NOT TRUE
about HIV prevention?
Taking the HIV vaccine is the best way to prevent HIV right now.
Which is the predominant immunoglobulin produced after a
host's re-exposure to an antigen?
Immunoglobulin G (IgG)
Which of the following statements is NOT CORRECT or
INCORRECT about hypogammaglobulinemia?
"The diagnosis is usually made when a child is 1 year old."
Which of the following autoimmune diseases involves the
destruction of joint synovial membranes?
Rheumatoid arthritis
Which of the following is NOT TRUE about
chronic lymphocytic leukemia or CLL?
CLL is a disease mostly of young women and is usually very
symptomatic in early stages
Which white blood cells is the first to respond to infection?
Neutrophils
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Of these statements on possible causes of hematological
cancer, which one is NOT TRUE?
"Drinking any alcohol can cause hematologic cancer."
A patient comes to the emergency department with
symptoms of an allergic reaction from an antibiotic. Which
white blood cells increase in the complete blood count report
when a patient has an allergic reaction?
Eosinophils
Which white blood cells are the primary responders
in defense against antigens or foreign invaders using
phagocytosis and are part of the innate immune system?
Macrophages
Which blood type is known as the universal donor?
O-
A mature erythrocyte lacks:
A nucleus
There is an increased risk of spina bifida and cleft palate/lip
for a fetus when the mother has:
Folic acid deficiency anemia
You are the provider for a patient who presents with
hemolytic anemia and splenomegaly, the treatment plan
included a splenectomy to improve their anemia. What is
most concerning regarding the patient's new condition
of living without a spleen?
Infections with encapsulated organisms, such as Streptococcus
pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenza, Klebsiella, and Salmonella.
