advanced-pathophysiology-midterm

advanced-pathophysiology-midtermQuiz 1 The action of platelet-derived growth factor is to stimulate the production of which cells? Correct answer: • Quiz 2 Platele ts 1 out of 1 points A healthcare professional is educating a patient about asthma. The professional states that good control is necessary due to which pathophysiologic process? Correct answer: Uncontrolled inflammation leads to increased bronchial hyperresponsiveness and eventual scarring. • Quiz 3 1 out of 1 points What is an expected change in the cardiovascular system that occurs with aging? Correct answer: • Quiz 4 Arterial stiffening 0 out of 1 points People diagnosed with neurofibromatosis have varying degrees of the condition because of which genetic principle? Correct answer: • Quiz 5 Dominan ce 0 out of 1 points When endothelial cells are injured, what alteration contributes to atherosclerosis? Correct answer: • Quiz 6 The release of toxic oxygen radicals that oxidize low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) 1 out of 1 points A healthcare professional cares for older adults in a skilled nursing facility. What should the professional assess for in these individuals related to cardiovascular functioning? Correct I n c r e a s e d r a t e o f f a l l i n g a n d d i z z y s p e l l s • Quiz 7 0 out of 1 points What physical sign does the healthcare professional relate to the result of turbulent blood flow through a vessel? Correct answer: Bounding pulse felt on palpation What are tumor cell markers?