PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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A 21-year-old woman was recently diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. Her hematocrit is
32%. Which of the following treatments would the nurse expect to be prescribed for her? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Iron replacement
Iron replacement therapy is required and very effective. Initial doses are 150 mg to 200 mg/day
and are continued until the serum ferritin level reaches 50 mg/L.
A 45-year-old male is diagnosed with sideroblastic anemia. When he asks what the most likely
cause of this disease is, what is the nurses best response? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Ineffective iron uptake and abnormal hemoglobin production
A 50-year-old female was diagnosed with sideroblastic anemia. Which of the following
assessment findings would most likely occur? - CORRECT ANSWERS Bronze colored
skin
A nurse is preparing to teach the staff about aplastic anemia. Which information should the
nurse include? Aplastic anemia is caused by: - CORRECT ANSWERS Stem cell deficiency
In aplastic anemia, erythrocyte stem cells are underdeveloped, defective, or absent.
A nurse recalls posthemorrhagic anemia can result in death when a patient's blood loss is in
excess of: - CORRECT ANSWERS 40% to 49%
A 57-year-old male presents to his primary care provider for red face, hands, feet, ears, and
headache and drowsiness. A blood smear reveals an increased number of erythrocytes,
indicating: - CORRECT ANSWERS Polycythemia vera (PV)
PV is manifested by increased numbers of erythrocytes.
,PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATED 2025/2026 A COMPLETE SOLUTION ALL
ANSWERS 100% ACCURATE BEST RATED A+ FOR SUCCESS
A 67-year-old female is admitted to the emergency department with a diagnosis of
polycythemia vera. Upon taking the history, the patient will most likely report: - CORRECT
ANSWERS Chest pain
Coronary blood flow may be affected, precipitating angina.
A 68-year-old female is admitted to the emergency department with a diagnosis of
polycythemia vera (PV). A nurse realizes the patient's symptoms are mainly the result of: -
CORRECT ANSWERS increased blood viscosity
A 67-year-old female is admitted to the emergency department with a diagnosis of
polycythemia vera (PV). Which treatment should the nurse discuss with the patient? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Therapeutic phlebotomy
Treatment of PV is phlebotomy to reduce red cell mass and blood volume.
A 70-year-old male is brought to the emergency department, where he dies shortly thereafter.
Autopsy reveals polycythemia vera (PV). His death was most likely the result of: - CORRECT
ANSWERS Cerebral thrombosis
50% of individuals with PV die within 18 months of the onset of initial symptoms because of
thrombosis or hemorrhage.
A 67-year-old male was diagnosed with polycythemia vera (PV) but refused treatment. His
condition is at risk for converting to: - CORRECT ANSWERS acute myeloid leukemia
,PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATED 2025/2026 A COMPLETE SOLUTION ALL
ANSWERS 100% ACCURATE BEST RATED A+ FOR SUCCESS
A staff member asks what leukocytosis means. How should the nurse respond? Leukocytosis
can be defined as: - CORRECT ANSWERS A high leukocyte count
Leukocytosis is present when the count is higher than normal
A 20-year-old female has an increase in eosinophils. When the patient wants to know the most
likely cause of the eosinophilia. What is the nurses best response? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Parasitic invasion and allergic reactions
Parasitic invasion can lead to eosinophilia.
A 15-year-old female presents with splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, and lymph node
enlargement. She is diagnosed with infectious mononucleosis. What should the nurse tell the
patient about the recovery time? - CORRECT ANSWERS A few weeks
Infectious mononucleosis (IM) is usually self-limiting, and recovery occurs in a few weeks;
severe clinical complications are rare (5%). Fatigue may last for 1 to 2 months after resolution
of other symptoms
A 35-year-old male with hyperthyroidism begins treatment to decrease thyroid activity. A nurse
monitors for which of the following conditions that could result secondary to the treatment? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Basophilia
Basophilia results from antithyroid therapy.
A 15-year-old male is diagnosed with infectious mononucleosis. When the patient asks how he
got this disease, how should the nurse respond? The most likely cause is: - CORRECT
ANSWERS Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)
, PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATED 2025/2026 A COMPLETE SOLUTION ALL
ANSWERS 100% ACCURATE BEST RATED A+ FOR SUCCESS
A 15-year-old male with infectious mononucleosis is being given instructions on how to prevent
the spread of this infection to others. Which statement represents a correct instruction? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Do not share drinking glasses or eating utensils.
Transmission of mononucleosis is usually through saliva from close personal contact. The virus
also may be secreted in other mucosal secretions of the genital, rectal, and respiratory tract, as
well as blood.
A 10-year-old male is diagnosed with leukemia. The nurse assesses for which other condition
that could be associated with his disease? - CORRECT ANSWERS Down syndrome
There is also an increased incidence of leukemia in association with other hereditary
abnormalities such as Down syndrome.
A 5-year-old female is diagnosed with acute leukemia. The nurse will most likely treat this
patient with: - CORRECT ANSWERS Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy, used in various combinations, is the treatment of choice for leukemia.
An oncologist is discussing multiple myeloma. Which information should the oncologist
include? Multiple myeloma can be defined as a neoplasm of: - CORRECT ANSWERS B
cells
Multiple myeloma is a B cell cancer.
A 65-year-old male is diagnosed with multiple myeloma. He reports severe pain. This pain can
be attributed to: - CORRECT ANSWERS Destruction of bone tissue
LATEST UPDATED 2025/2026 A COMPLETE SOLUTION ALL
ANSWERS 100% ACCURATE BEST RATED A+ FOR SUCCESS
A 21-year-old woman was recently diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. Her hematocrit is
32%. Which of the following treatments would the nurse expect to be prescribed for her? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Iron replacement
Iron replacement therapy is required and very effective. Initial doses are 150 mg to 200 mg/day
and are continued until the serum ferritin level reaches 50 mg/L.
A 45-year-old male is diagnosed with sideroblastic anemia. When he asks what the most likely
cause of this disease is, what is the nurses best response? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Ineffective iron uptake and abnormal hemoglobin production
A 50-year-old female was diagnosed with sideroblastic anemia. Which of the following
assessment findings would most likely occur? - CORRECT ANSWERS Bronze colored
skin
A nurse is preparing to teach the staff about aplastic anemia. Which information should the
nurse include? Aplastic anemia is caused by: - CORRECT ANSWERS Stem cell deficiency
In aplastic anemia, erythrocyte stem cells are underdeveloped, defective, or absent.
A nurse recalls posthemorrhagic anemia can result in death when a patient's blood loss is in
excess of: - CORRECT ANSWERS 40% to 49%
A 57-year-old male presents to his primary care provider for red face, hands, feet, ears, and
headache and drowsiness. A blood smear reveals an increased number of erythrocytes,
indicating: - CORRECT ANSWERS Polycythemia vera (PV)
PV is manifested by increased numbers of erythrocytes.
,PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATED 2025/2026 A COMPLETE SOLUTION ALL
ANSWERS 100% ACCURATE BEST RATED A+ FOR SUCCESS
A 67-year-old female is admitted to the emergency department with a diagnosis of
polycythemia vera. Upon taking the history, the patient will most likely report: - CORRECT
ANSWERS Chest pain
Coronary blood flow may be affected, precipitating angina.
A 68-year-old female is admitted to the emergency department with a diagnosis of
polycythemia vera (PV). A nurse realizes the patient's symptoms are mainly the result of: -
CORRECT ANSWERS increased blood viscosity
A 67-year-old female is admitted to the emergency department with a diagnosis of
polycythemia vera (PV). Which treatment should the nurse discuss with the patient? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Therapeutic phlebotomy
Treatment of PV is phlebotomy to reduce red cell mass and blood volume.
A 70-year-old male is brought to the emergency department, where he dies shortly thereafter.
Autopsy reveals polycythemia vera (PV). His death was most likely the result of: - CORRECT
ANSWERS Cerebral thrombosis
50% of individuals with PV die within 18 months of the onset of initial symptoms because of
thrombosis or hemorrhage.
A 67-year-old male was diagnosed with polycythemia vera (PV) but refused treatment. His
condition is at risk for converting to: - CORRECT ANSWERS acute myeloid leukemia
,PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATED 2025/2026 A COMPLETE SOLUTION ALL
ANSWERS 100% ACCURATE BEST RATED A+ FOR SUCCESS
A staff member asks what leukocytosis means. How should the nurse respond? Leukocytosis
can be defined as: - CORRECT ANSWERS A high leukocyte count
Leukocytosis is present when the count is higher than normal
A 20-year-old female has an increase in eosinophils. When the patient wants to know the most
likely cause of the eosinophilia. What is the nurses best response? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Parasitic invasion and allergic reactions
Parasitic invasion can lead to eosinophilia.
A 15-year-old female presents with splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, and lymph node
enlargement. She is diagnosed with infectious mononucleosis. What should the nurse tell the
patient about the recovery time? - CORRECT ANSWERS A few weeks
Infectious mononucleosis (IM) is usually self-limiting, and recovery occurs in a few weeks;
severe clinical complications are rare (5%). Fatigue may last for 1 to 2 months after resolution
of other symptoms
A 35-year-old male with hyperthyroidism begins treatment to decrease thyroid activity. A nurse
monitors for which of the following conditions that could result secondary to the treatment? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Basophilia
Basophilia results from antithyroid therapy.
A 15-year-old male is diagnosed with infectious mononucleosis. When the patient asks how he
got this disease, how should the nurse respond? The most likely cause is: - CORRECT
ANSWERS Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)
, PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATED 2025/2026 A COMPLETE SOLUTION ALL
ANSWERS 100% ACCURATE BEST RATED A+ FOR SUCCESS
A 15-year-old male with infectious mononucleosis is being given instructions on how to prevent
the spread of this infection to others. Which statement represents a correct instruction? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Do not share drinking glasses or eating utensils.
Transmission of mononucleosis is usually through saliva from close personal contact. The virus
also may be secreted in other mucosal secretions of the genital, rectal, and respiratory tract, as
well as blood.
A 10-year-old male is diagnosed with leukemia. The nurse assesses for which other condition
that could be associated with his disease? - CORRECT ANSWERS Down syndrome
There is also an increased incidence of leukemia in association with other hereditary
abnormalities such as Down syndrome.
A 5-year-old female is diagnosed with acute leukemia. The nurse will most likely treat this
patient with: - CORRECT ANSWERS Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy, used in various combinations, is the treatment of choice for leukemia.
An oncologist is discussing multiple myeloma. Which information should the oncologist
include? Multiple myeloma can be defined as a neoplasm of: - CORRECT ANSWERS B
cells
Multiple myeloma is a B cell cancer.
A 65-year-old male is diagnosed with multiple myeloma. He reports severe pain. This pain can
be attributed to: - CORRECT ANSWERS Destruction of bone tissue
