MN 551 Patho Exam Questions And Answers Verified 100% Correct

MN 551 Patho Exam Questions And Answers Verified 100% Correct Which of the following conditions usually improves when a woman is taking oral contraceptives? - ANSWER Human Papillomavirus infection Migraine headaches *****Iron deficiency anemia Herpes simplex virus Which of the following individuals is likely to have the highest risk of developing tuberculosis osteomyelitis? - ANSWER A 55-year-old female who is in renal failure secondary to poorly controlled type 1 diabetes ********A 79-year-old man who is immunocompromised following a bone marrow transplant A 30-year-old man who has undergone open reduction and internal fixation of his fractured tibia A 68-year-old woman who had a laminectomy 4 days prior for treatment of her chronic back pain A 74-year-old female has been diagnosed with osteoporosis after her bone density scan indicated osteopenia. Which of the following factors would her care team be most likely to rule out as contributors to her health problem? - ANSWER *****The woman is African American and was exposed to asbestos in her work. She has been a heavy drinker for her whole adult life and has diabetes mellitus. The patient takes corticosteroids for treatment of her long-standing osteoarthritis. The woman has an estrogen deficiency and has never undergone hormone therapy. A 30-year-old woman has sought care because of her recurrent photophobia, tearing, and eye irritation. During assessment, her care provider asks about any history of cold sores or genital herpes. What is the rationale for the care provider's line of questioning? - ANSWER Herpes simplex virus (HSV) conjunctivitis indicates a need for antiviral rather than antibacterial treatment. ******HSV infection of the cornea is a common cause of corneal ulceration and blindness. Chronic viral infection of the eyes can result in HSV autoinoculation of the mouth and labia. A history of HSV with eye irritation is suggestive of glaucoma. A 20-year-old male has been diagnosed with a chlamydial infection, and his primary care provider is performing teaching in an effort to prevent the patient from infecting others in the future. Which of the following statements by the patient demonstrates the best understanding of his health problem? - ANSWER "Either me or a partner could end up with an eye infection from chlamydia that could make us blind." "Even though I couldn't end up sterile, a woman that I give it to certainly could." "Each of the three stages of the disease seems to be worse than the previous one." *******"Even if I spread it to someone else, there's a good chance she won't have any symptoms or know she has it." A 51-year-old woman who has been receiving estrogen and progesterone therapy (EPT) for the last 5 years has visited her care provider because her peers have told her about the risks of heart disease, stroke, and breast cancer that could accompany hormone therapy (HT). How should her care provider respond to her concerns? - ANSWER "There is a demonstrable increase in breast cancer risk with HT, but the risk of stroke or heart disease actually goes down slightly." "All things considered, the benefits of HT outweigh the slightly increased risks of heart disease, stroke, or breast cancer." ******"HT is actually associated with a decrease in heart disease risk, but there is an increase in stroke risk; the breast cancer connection is still unclear." "There's in fact a slight protective effect against stroke associated with HT, but this is partially offset by increased rates of heart disease and breast cancer." A 17-year-old female is suspected of having narcolepsy. Which of the following aspects of her medical history and sleep analysis would contribute to a confirmation of the diagnosis? - ANSWER She repeatedly moves her large toe, ankle, and knee during sleep. She complains of a powerful urge to move her legs when in bed at night. *****She has frequently awakened unable to move or speak. She believes that she experiences auditory hallucinations when she awakens. Her sleep latency is normally around 1 hour. After a long and frustrating course of constant vaginal pain, a 38-year-old woman has been diagnosed with generalized vulvodynia by her nurse practitioner. What treatment plan is her nurse practitioner most likely to propose? - ANSWER Alternative herbal therapies coupled with antifungal medications ******Antidepressant and antiepileptic medications Lifestyle modifications aimed at accommodating and managing neuropathic pain Narcotic analgesia and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications A 24-year-old woman has presented to an inner-city free clinic because of the copious, foul vaginal discharge that she has had in recent days. Microscopy has confirmed the presence of Trichomonas vaginalis. What is the woman's most likely treatment and prognosis? - ANSWER Abstinence will be required until the infection resolves, since treatments do not yet have proven efficacy. ********Oral antibiotics can prevent complications such as infertility and pelvic inflammatory disease. Antifungal medications are effective against the anovulation and risk of HIV that accompany the infection. Vaginal suppositories and topical ointments can provide symptom relief but cannot eradicate the microorganism.