NR 507 WEEK 2-PATHOPHYSIOLOGY CASE STUDIES
EXAM WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS AND A+ GRADED
ANSWERS 2026
What are the signs and symptoms of
pericarditis? - correct answers-Sharp stabbing
pain, worsens with coughing or swallowing,
difficulty breathing when lying down
What are causes of pericarditis? What does is
often pair with? - correct answers-Certain
autoimmune viruses, viral infections, etc.
,RA
What are two causes of "muffled" heart
sounds? - correct answers-RA and Rheumatoid
Heart Disease
The lungs are congested and the pericardium is
inflamed, making the heart beat sound
"muffled"
What are the tests that are done for
pericarditis? - correct answers-Chest X-ray
(enlarged heart and congested lungs), EKG,
Echocardiogram, MRI or CT (could show
thickened pericardium), Cardiac
catheterization, blood tests (to dismiss heart
attack)
,What are treatments for pericarditis? - correct
answers-NSAIDs, anti fungal drugs, antibacterial
drugs
What is an excess of RBC in the bloodstream? -
correct answers-Polycythemia
Why is anemia so dangerous? - correct
answers-RBCs carry oxygen, decreased RBC
means decreased O2 levels in the blood
What are the RBC sizes/volumes? - correct
answers-Normocytic- normal in size &
hemoglobin levels
Microcytic- Smaller in size & hemoglobin levels
Macrocytic- larger in size & hemoglobin levels
, What are the different RBC hemoglobin/colors?
- correct answers-Normochromic- normal
color/hemoglobin levels
Hypochromic- pale/low hemoglobin levels
Cindy is a 22 y/o Caucasian female who
presented to the ER due to nausea and
vomiting for the past 5 days. Her history
included progressive fatigue for the past 7
months, decreased appetite and a loss of 8
pounds over the past month. She also
complained of poor concentration. Physical
exam showed dry skin and "darkening" of the
skin in several places and a BP of 94/50. Explain
the most likely pathology. Include the
hormone(s) involved and if they are increased
or decreased. - correct answers-Primary
hypoadrenalism- darkening of the skin
EXAM WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS AND A+ GRADED
ANSWERS 2026
What are the signs and symptoms of
pericarditis? - correct answers-Sharp stabbing
pain, worsens with coughing or swallowing,
difficulty breathing when lying down
What are causes of pericarditis? What does is
often pair with? - correct answers-Certain
autoimmune viruses, viral infections, etc.
,RA
What are two causes of "muffled" heart
sounds? - correct answers-RA and Rheumatoid
Heart Disease
The lungs are congested and the pericardium is
inflamed, making the heart beat sound
"muffled"
What are the tests that are done for
pericarditis? - correct answers-Chest X-ray
(enlarged heart and congested lungs), EKG,
Echocardiogram, MRI or CT (could show
thickened pericardium), Cardiac
catheterization, blood tests (to dismiss heart
attack)
,What are treatments for pericarditis? - correct
answers-NSAIDs, anti fungal drugs, antibacterial
drugs
What is an excess of RBC in the bloodstream? -
correct answers-Polycythemia
Why is anemia so dangerous? - correct
answers-RBCs carry oxygen, decreased RBC
means decreased O2 levels in the blood
What are the RBC sizes/volumes? - correct
answers-Normocytic- normal in size &
hemoglobin levels
Microcytic- Smaller in size & hemoglobin levels
Macrocytic- larger in size & hemoglobin levels
, What are the different RBC hemoglobin/colors?
- correct answers-Normochromic- normal
color/hemoglobin levels
Hypochromic- pale/low hemoglobin levels
Cindy is a 22 y/o Caucasian female who
presented to the ER due to nausea and
vomiting for the past 5 days. Her history
included progressive fatigue for the past 7
months, decreased appetite and a loss of 8
pounds over the past month. She also
complained of poor concentration. Physical
exam showed dry skin and "darkening" of the
skin in several places and a BP of 94/50. Explain
the most likely pathology. Include the
hormone(s) involved and if they are increased
or decreased. - correct answers-Primary
hypoadrenalism- darkening of the skin
