NR 283 Patho Exam 1 (Latest 2026/2027 Update) | Pathophysiology Clinical Review | Genetics, Inflammation, Immunity & Cellular Injury | Comprehensive Nursing Study Guide | Exam Questions & Answers | Grade A+

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Pathophysiology NR 283 PATHO EXAM 1 2026/2027 Q&A with Clinical Rationale



1

Dys-

CORRECT ANSWER: bad, difficult, impaired, abnormal

CLINICAL RATIONALE

1. Prefix commonly used in medical terminology (dysphagia, dyspnea, dysfunction).



2

Hyper-

CORRECT ANSWER: Increased, above normal

CLINICAL RATIONALE

1. Examples: hypertension, hyperglycemia, hyperthermia.



3

Hypo-

CORRECT ANSWER: decreased, below normal

CLINICAL RATIONALE

1. Examples: hypotension, hypoglycemia, hypothermia.



4

-itis

CORRECT ANSWER: inflammation

CLINICAL RATIONALE

1. Examples: appendicitis, arthritis, dermatitis.

, 5

A/an-

CORRECT ANSWER: without

CLINICAL RATIONALE

1. Examples: anemia (without blood), anorexia (without appetite), anoxia (without oxygen).



6

patho-

CORRECT ANSWER: disease

CLINICAL RATIONALE

1. Examples: pathology, pathophysiology, pathogen.



7

pyrexia

CORRECT ANSWER: fever

CLINICAL RATIONALE

1. Elevated body temperature above normal set point, often due to infection.



8

erythema

CORRECT ANSWER: redness of the skin

CLINICAL RATIONALE

1. Caused by vasodilation and increased blood flow, often with inflammation.



9

atrophy

CORRECT ANSWER: shrinking of muscle size

CLINICAL RATIONALE

1. Cellular adaptation due to disuse, denervation, ischemia, or malnutrition.