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In tumor growth, the tumor generation time does not generally equal the tumor doubling time Which are the following are potential explanations for this phenomenon?
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necrosis and growth fraction less than one
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Adenocarcinoma refers to
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a malignant glandular tumor
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Fibrosarcoma refers to
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a malginant tumor of fibrous tissue
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hemphilia B is associated with
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plasma
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ion transport is associated with
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plasma
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oxygen transport associated primarily with
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both
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formed element associated with the body's defense system is an
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leukocytes
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Petechiae describes
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pinpoints in skin or post-mortem organ
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The most numerous formed element
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erythrocyte
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when injury occurs to a blood vessel, damaged tissues expose
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(exposed) collagen
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Aplastic anemia is
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more than one above
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stenosis is
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narrowing of a blood vessel
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variant angina differs from angina pectoris in that
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it may occur at rest
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Fibrinolysis occurs at high level in which organ to combat thromboemboli
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lung
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Why does a "Red Cap" occur most commonly in venous thrombosis
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Venous blood flow is slower and coagulation is more homogenous
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Ventricular Hypertrophy reduces ventricular volume and obstructs outflow best describes
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hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
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An elite athlete has a resting heart-rate of 42 beats per minute and an enlarged heart (common in elite atheletes) so that the End Diastolic Volume is 125ml and the ejection fraction is 80%. What is this athlete's cardiac output at rest (1 liter=1000ml)?
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4.2 liters
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S. aureus infection of the heart; 60-80% fatality rate
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acute inefective endocarditis
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Which of the following statements is not true of type A COPD
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NOT patients have near normal blood gas NOT patients suffer from exercise intolerance MAYBE patients weeze?
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Place the following ing the order they will most likely occur in congestive heart failure
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first:left ventricular failure second: pulmonary edema; third right ventricular failure; fourth: systemic edema
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hyperplasia refers to
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Typically reversible increase in number of cells
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Dysplasia refers to
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difficult to reverse conversion of one cell-type to another
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thrombocytopenia is associated with
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formed elements
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Osteosarcoma refers to
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a malignant tumor of bone tissue
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Hemophilia A is associated with
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plasma
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coagulation is associated with
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NOT formed elements NOT plasa
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thrombocytopenia is
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insufficient circulation platelets
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a disease which resulted in reduced erythropoiesis would effect
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RBC formation
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Hematoma is
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large volume of blood trapped in a soft tissue
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when injury occurs to a blood vessel, circulating vonWillebrand Factor binds
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exposed collagen
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inadequate levels of erythrocytes result in
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anemia
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which characteristics below is associated with a clot?
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form outside of vessel
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genetic defect in vonwillebrand factor results in
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impaired ability to clot
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an air emboli caused by a rib fragment piercing a vein would end up in what organ?
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heart
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sickle-cell mutation in hemoglobin results in
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anemia
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Patient comes to the clinic complaining of a cough that has lasted since before his daughters wedding two years ago. The cough is productive. He is most likely suffering from:
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chronic bronchitis
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Blood (hemo) or fluid (hydro) in the pericardial space
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pericardial effusion
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hypovolemic shock is a danger in which of the conditions below
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all of the above: burns, dehydration, prolonged vomiting or diarrhea, pronounced perspiration
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scar tissue in pericardial sac that restricts venous return and cardiac output
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chronic constrictive pericarditis
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Rheumatic fever, as an example, may cause this
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acute pericarditis
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Pleomorphism
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cells and nuclei of irregular size ans shpe
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lipoma refers to
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benign adipose tissue
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not all tumors metastasize successfully. Which of the following are important determinants of metastatic success?
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All of the above-attachment, degradation, chemo-attractants, growth factors,
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defense against infectious agents is associated with
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"both"
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lymph node metastasis is associated with
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"neither" formed elements of plasma
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Lipid transport by chylomicrons is associated with
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plasma
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red blood cells have retained which of the following abilities
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anaerobic metabolism
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the "formed element" created by budding is an (a)
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platelet
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Red blood cells have lost which of the ofllowing abilities
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reproduce
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inadequate levels of leukocytes is characterized by
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immune deficiency
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inadequate levels of platelets is characterized by
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impaired ability to clot
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Why does a "red cap" rarely occur in arterial thrombosis
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arterial flow is under high pressure and therefore thrombi are denser
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which of the following is not a characteristic of Hodgkin's lymphoma that distinguishes it from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma?
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Can arise in various lymphoid tissues (spleen, marrow, lymph node)
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Christmas Disease Results in
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impaired ability to clot
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Thrombi occur more readily in the venous system than the arterial system
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true
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A recreational runner has a resting heart-rate of 42 beats per minute but a normal heart volume. Her end diastolic volume is 100ml and the ejection fraction is 80%. what is the athlete's cardiac output at rest (1 liter=1000ml)
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3.36 liters
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Chronic form caused by a parasite (trypanosomes cruzi) called Chases' (chagas' disease)
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myocarditis
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Neurogenic shock is also known as
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primary shock
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Anaphylactic shock is an example of what type of shock
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vascular
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normal reflex compensatory mechanisms for low blood pressure can exacerbate congestive heart failure and place additional strain on the already failing heart
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true
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Anaplasia refers to
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reversion to a less differentiated cell form
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intestinal tumors are most likely to metastasize in which organ?
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liver
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metaplasia
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usually reversible conversion of one cell-type to another
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leukemia is associated with
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NOT both-formed elements and plasma
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the discoloration seen in ecchymoses is associated with
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formed elements
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Christmas disease is associated with
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NOT formed elements MAYBE plasma
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ecchymoses is
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bruise
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Red blood cells have retained which of the following abilities
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maintain cell structure
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hemopoiesis is
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production of the blood's formed elements
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When injury occurs to a blood vessel, circulating platelets bind to
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von willebrand factor
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The most serious sequelae of thrombosis
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myocardial infarction
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an embolism is
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an object migrates from one part of the body through the circulation and causes a blockage in a blood vessel in another part of the body
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severity of an infarct is determined by
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all of above: tissue's vulnerability to hypoxia, pattern of vascular supply, the blood's oxygen delivery capacity, the rate at which tissue deprivation develops
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ischemia is
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restriction in blood supply, often due to occlusion of a blood vessel
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hypovolemic shock can most likely be caused by
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severing of a major artery
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Which of the following is true of progressive shock
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all of the above-w/o proper intervention it can lead to irreversible shock and death, feedback intended to maintain hemostasis instead produces deeper shock, it can lead to widespread failure, it can occur in patients with serious burns, further complicating an already dangerous situation
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cardiogenic shock can most likely be caused by
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thrombus lodged in heart
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vascular shock can most likely be caused by
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anaphylaxis
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a couch potato has a resting heart-rate of 60 beats per minute and an enlarged left ventricle. Her end diastolic volume is 100ml and the ejection fraction is 70%. What is this individual's cardiac output at rest (1 liter=1000ml)
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4.2 liters
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drug transport via serum albumin (a serum protein) is associated with
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plasma
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thrombocytopenia is associated with
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formed elements
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a disease which resulted in reduced thrombopoiesis would affect
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platelet formation
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varicose veins are
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enlarged, deformed veins due to valve malfunction
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Which type of leukemia, caused by a genetic mutation in the Philadelphia chromosome, had a poor prognosis prior to the introduction of Gleevec?
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CML
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An aneurysm is
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blood-filled bulge in blood vessel
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most common type of arterial disease is
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atherosclerosis
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Ventricular hypertrophy reduces ventricular volume and obstructs outflow best describes
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hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
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thrombophlebitis is a potential sequelae of
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venous thrombosis
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a thromboemboli originating in the kidney portal vein would be most likely to lodge in the
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NOT liver
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which of the risk factors for atherosclerosis below is considered "secondary"
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NOT hyperlipidemia NOT male gender
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hemophilia A results in
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impaired ability to clot
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Hemophilia B is associated with
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plasma
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START OF PORT QUESTIONS
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UNIT 2
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Cancerous transformation of a cell requires the activation of:
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multiple mutations
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Although both grading and staging are methods for classifying cancer and selecting a treatment plan, staging is used to determine the:
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extent of disease spread
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Paraneoplastic syndromes are manifestations of cancer that often result from
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inappropriate hormone release
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A 16-year-old girl has been brought to her primary care provider by her mother due to the daughter's recent malaise and lethargy. Which of the following assessments should the clinician perform in an effort to confirm or rule out infectious mononucleosis?
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Palpating the patient's lymph nodes
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Which of the following parts of the body are considered to be parts of the lymphatic system?
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thymus, spleen
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Which of the following factors differentiates chronic leukemias from acute leukemias?
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The leukemic cells are more fully differentiated than in acute leukemias
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The most recent blood work of a patient with a diagnosis of acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) reveals thrombocytopenia. Where is the patient most likely to experience abnormal bleeding as a result of low platelets?
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Skin and mucous membranes
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Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is characterized by
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hemorrhage
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Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) causes which of the following manifestations?
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Purpura, Petechiae
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Conditions that predispose to sickling of hemoglobin in persons with sickle cell anemia include
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decreased oxygen saturation
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Sue is fatigued and some blood tests are done. Her results include Hct 40%; Hgb 8g/dL; WBC 8,000; platelets 175,000. The nurse should interpret Sue's blood work as indicative of:
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low hemoglobin/anemia
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When an Rh-negative mother has been sensitized and is pregnant with an Rh-positive fetus, what happens to the fetus?
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Profound red cell hemolysis
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Heart muscle differs from skeletal muscle tissue by being able to generate
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action potentials
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Turbulent blood flow can be caused by a number of factors, including
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increased velocity
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Harmful effects on cardiac action potential are most likely to result from a deficit of which of the following electrolytes?
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Potassium (K+)
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The patient is immobilized following a hip injury and has begun demonstrating lower leg discoloration with edema, pain, tenderness, and increased warmth in the mid-calf area. He has many of the manifestations of:
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deep vein thrombosis
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Which of the following physiologic processes contributes most to the long-term regulation of blood pressure?
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Renal monitoring and adjustment of extracellular fluid volume
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A 29-year-old woman who considers herself active and health conscious is surprised to have been diagnosed with preeclampsia-eclampsia in her second trimester. What should her care provider teach her about this change in her health status?
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"We don't really understand why some women get high blood pressure when they're pregnant."
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Endocarditis and rheumatic heart disease are both cardiac complications of systemic infections. Characteristics include a new or changed heart murmur caused by:
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vegetative valve destruction.
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An elderly female patient with complaints of increasing fatigue has been diagnosed with aortic stenosis, a disease which her primary care provider believes may have been long-standing. Which of the following compensatory mechanisms has most likely maintained the woman's ejection fraction until recently?
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Left ventricular hypertrophy
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Chronic stable angina, associated with inadequate blood flow to meet the metabolic demands of the myocardium, is caused by:
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fixed coronary obstruction
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Severe shock can be followed by acute lung injury/acute respiratory distress syndrome (ALI/ARDS) characterized by:
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ventilation-perfusion mismatch
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Hypovolemic shock occurs as a result of:
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acute intravascular volume loss
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Anaphylactic shock is directly associated with:
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type I hypersensitivity response.
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Generalized acute hypoxia in lung tissue, when alveolar oxygen levels drop below 60 mm Hg, causes pulmonary:
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vasoconstriction
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According to Poiseuille law, airway resistance would be largest in which of the following?
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A bronchiole
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The carbon dioxide content in the blood affects the regulation of ventilation through its effect on the ___________ of the brain
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cerebrospinal fluid pH
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A college student is lamenting the fact that she has developed a cold on the weekend prior to exam week. Which of the following statements shows that the student has an accurate understanding of her upper respiratory infection?
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"I suppose I should have been washing my hands more in the past few days."
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Which of the following acute respiratory infections in children poses the greatest threat of severe hypoxia caused by inflammatory edema?
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Epiglottitis
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Most respiratory disorders in infants produce a decrease in:
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lung compliance.
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Which of the following manifestations typically accompanies an asthmatic attack?
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Hyperinflation of the lungs
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Cystic fibrosis (CF), the major cause of severe chronic respiratory disease in children, is characterized by:
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salt depletion.
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A patient with a history of emphysema is experiencing hypoxemia after a taxing physical therapy appointment. Which of the following physiologic phenomena will occur as a consequence of hypoxemia?
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Increased heart rate
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Although clinical manifestations vary with the type of cancer and organs involved, abnormal tumor growth causes general manifestations that include:
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sleep disturbances
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A child has Down syndrome and has recently experienced unexplained nose bleeds. His blood tests identify blast cells in the peripheral smear. In addition to nose bleeds, his acute leukemia will typically manifest all of the following EXCEPT:
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hypogammaglobulinemia
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Leukemias are classified according to the predominant cell type. The myelogenous cell type of leukemia can
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originate in marrow and infiltrate nodes
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The patient is diagnosed with Hodgkin type of lymphoma based on the results of laboratory tests and study of the tumor cells. A distinct characteristic of Hodgkin lymphoma is the presence of:
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Reed-Sternberg cells
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Blood coagulation is initiated by either of two pathways. The intrinsic pathway requires circulating ________ to begin the step-wise coagulation cascade.
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factor XII
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A patient was started on a protocol for the prevention of deep vein thrombosis shortly after admission, and has been receiving 5000 units of heparin twice daily for the last 5 days. An immune response to this treatment may increase the patient's chance of developing which health problem?
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Thrombocytopenia
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With the exception of the first two steps, what is required in all steps of the clotting process?
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Calcium
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The pathologic effects of the thalassemias are primarily due to which of the following pathophysiologic processes?
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Impaired hemoglobin synthesis
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Manifestations of anemia that are directly due to the diminished oxygen-carrying capacity of hemoglobin include:
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fatigue
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Polycythemia develops in patients with lung disease as a result of:
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chronic hypoxia
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A large increase in heart rate can cause:
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decreased stroke volume
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Long-term autoregulation of local blood flow in the microcirculation is mediated by:
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collateral circulation
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The tissue factor that contributes to humoral control of blood flow by causing vasoconstriction is:
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serotonin
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Small-vessel vasculitides, a group of vascular disorders that cause vasculitis, are mainly mediated by:
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hypersensitivity reactions.
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Atherosclerotic peripheral vascular disease is symptomatic with at least 50% occlusion. The primary peripheral symptom, due to ischemia, is:
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calf pain
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A postsurgical patient's complaints of calf pain combined with the emergence of swelling and redness in the area have culminated in a diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis. What treatment options will be of greatest benefit to this patient?
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Anticoagulation therapy and elevation of the leg
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Dilated cardiomyopathy with left ventricular dysfunction is characterized by increased wall:
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thinning
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In adults, sudden death from an acute myocardial infarction is usually caused by:
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acute ventricular arrhythmia
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On the second or third day after an acute myocardial infarction, the area of necrosis is:
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granulation tissue
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The pathophysiology of heart failure involves an interaction between decreased pumping ability and the ________ to maintain cardiac output.
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compensatory mechanisms
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An 86-year-old male patient is disappointed to learn that he has class II heart failure despite a lifelong commitment to exercise and healthy eating. Which of the following age-related changes predisposes older adults to developing heart failure?
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Increased vascular stiffness
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In right-sided heart failure, peripheral edema is evidenced by:
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weight gain
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Which of the following forms accounts for the greatest percentage of carbon dioxide transport?
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Bicarbonate
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Respiratory movement of air that does not participate in alveolar gas exchange is known as alveolar dead space. Dead space increases when alveoli:
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air supply exceeds blood flow
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A patient with a diagnosis of community-acquired pneumonia is producing copious secretions that are physically obstructing her airway. Which of the following pathophysiologic processes will result from this condition?
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Perfusion without ventilation
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Legionnaire disease is a form of bronchopneumonia caused by an organism frequently found in:
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warm, standing water
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Which of the following characteristics of the lungs of infants and small children creates an increased risk of respiratory disorders?
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Smaller airways create a susceptibility to changes in airway resistance and airflow.
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Which of the following respiratory infections in children is associated with the poorest outcomes?
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Epiglottitis
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With bronchiectasis, persistent airway obstruction and chronic infection results in bronchial:
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dilation
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A motor vehicle accident has resulted in a tension pneumothorax for the driver of the car. Which of the following manifestations is associated with tension pneumothorax?
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Mediastinal shift
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Pleuritic chest pain associated with respiratory movements is usually described as:
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localized
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A male patient with a diagnosis of liver cancer has been recently admitted to a palliative care unit following his recent development of bone metastases. Despite his family's encouragement, the patient has experienced precipitous weight loss in recent weeks. Which of the following factors may underlie the patient's loss of fat and muscle mass?
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The action of cytokines and consequent inflammation (real one)
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A patient's oncologist has presented the possibility of implementing biotherapy in the treatment of the patient's brain tumor. Which of the following mechanisms of action provide the therapeutic effects of biotherapy?
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Stimulating the immune response to tumor cells AND Inhibiting tumor protein synthesis
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A 51-year-old patient has been diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer with lung metastases. Which of the following treatment options is most likely to treat both her primary and distant cancer sites?
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Chemotherapy
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Which of the following dietary guidelines should a nurse provide to a group of older adults to possibly decrease their risks of developing colon cancer?
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"Try to minimize fat and maximize fiber when you're planning your meals."
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Leukocytes consist of three categories of cells that have different roles in the inflammatory and immune responses. Which of the following leukocytes is correctly matched with its function?
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Eosinophils; allergic reactions
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The 16-year-old boy has enlarged lymph nodes and a sore throat. His girlfriend was recently diagnosed with infectious mononucleosis, which is caused by ________ and commonly transmitted in ________.
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Epstein Barr virus; saliva
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Which of the following abnormal blood work results is most closely associated with a diagnosis of multiple myeloma?
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Low glomerular filtration rate and high calcium levels
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Which of the following patients likely faces the highest risk of an acquired hypocoagulation disorder and vitamin K deficiency?
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A patient who has a diagnosis of liver failure secondary to alcohol abuse
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Increased platelet function, and consequent hypercoagulability, can be caused by:
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vascular wall damage
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To form a platelet plug, platelets are attracted to the damaged vessel, and then platelet ___________ occurs.
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adhesion
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A 48-year-old male patient, who normally enjoys good health, has been admitted to the hospital for the treatment of polycythemia vera. The nurse who is providing care for the patient should prioritize assessments aimed at the early identification of which of the following health problems?
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Thromboembolism
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A 72-year-old woman with complaints of increasing fatigue has completed a series of fecal occult blood tests that indicate the presence of blood in her stool. Which of the following health problems is likely to accompany this patient's gastrointestinal bleed?
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Iron-deficiency anemia
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Which of the following patients is most susceptible to experiencing the effects of inadequate erythropoiesis?
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A patient who has developed renal failure as a result of longstanding hypertension
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A male patient with a history of angina has presented to the emergency department with uncharacteristic chest pain and his subsequent ECG reveals T-wave elevation. This finding suggests an abnormality with which of the following aspects of the cardiac cycle?
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Ventricular repolarization
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During ventricular systole, closure of the atrioventricular (AV) valves coincides with:
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isovolumetric contraction.
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Preload represents the volume work of the heart and is largely determined by:
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venous blood return
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A patient with a diagnosis of chronic renal failure secondary to diabetes has seen a gradual increase in her blood pressure over the past several months, culminating in a diagnosis of secondary hypertension. Which of the following has most likely resulted in the patient's increased blood pressure?
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Activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone mechanism
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Although both are characterized by ischemia, Raynaud phenomenon is caused by _________, and thromboangiitis obliterans is caused by:
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vasospasm; inflammation
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A major cause of secondary hyperlipoproteinemia is _______, which increases the production of VLDL and conversion to LDL.
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high-calorie diet
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Which of the following individuals is suffering the effects of acute coronary syndrome (ACS)?
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A patient who occasionally experiences persistent and severe chest pain when at rest
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A child's history of a recurrent sore throat followed by severe knee and ankle pain has resulted in a diagnostic workup and a diagnosis of rheumatic fever. What are the treatment priorities for this child?
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Antibiotics and anti-inflammatories
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Football fans at a college have been shocked to learn of the sudden death of a star player, an event that was attributed in the media to "an enlarged heart." Which of the following disorders was the player's most likely cause of death?
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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)
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A common symptom of the ischemia associated with gastrointestinal redistribution of blood flow is:
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gastric bleeding
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A patient who developed a deep vein thrombosis during a prolonged period of bedrest has deteriorated as the clot has dislodged and resulted in a pulmonary embolism. Which of the following types of shock is this patient at risk of experiencing?
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Obstructive shock
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The most recent blood work of a patient with a diagnosis of heart failure indicates increased levels of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) and brain natriuretic peptide (BNP). What are the most likely effects of these peptides on the patient's physiology?
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Inhibition of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
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A patient who is in a room at one atmosphere (760 mm Hg) is receiving supplementary oxygen therapy that is being delivered at a concentration of 50%. What is the consequent PO2?
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380 mm Hg
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A respiratory therapist has asked a patient to breathe in as deeply as possible during a pulmonary function test. Inspiration is normally the result of which of the following phenomena?
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Decreased intrathoracic pressure
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Which of the following respiratory pressures is always negative in relation to alveolar pressure?
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Intrapleural pressure
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A nurse who provides weekly care in a homeless shelter has unknowingly inhaled airborne Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria and has subsequently developed latent tuberculosis infection. Which of the following is true of this nurse?
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The nurse is likely asymptomatic
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A 6-month-old infant has been hospitalized with acute bronchiolitis. Which of the following treatments should be prioritized in the infant's care?
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Supplementary oxygen therapy
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Increased upper airway resistance and decreased airflow into the lungs in neonates (0 to 4 weeks of age) can result from:
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nasal congestion
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Which of the following is most likely to precipitate an asthmatic attack in a child with a diagnosis of extrinsic, or atopic, asthma?
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Pet dander
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Acute onset bronchial asthma causes wheezing and breathlessness as a result of:
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airway inflammation
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Pain is an expected assessment finding in patients who have which of the following lung diseases?
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Pleuritis
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Early diagnosis of childhood cancers is often difficult because the signs and symptoms are:
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similar to those of other childhood diseases
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Genetic screening may be indicated for individuals who have a family history of which of the following neoplasms?
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Breast cancer
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In contrast to malignancies, benign tumors are characterized by:
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a fibrous capsule
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Multiple myeloma is a malignancy of:
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plasma cells
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Which of the following statements accurately describes a component of the hematopoietic system?
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Lymphocytes lack cytoplasmic granules
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Which of the following patient complaints should prompt a clinician to order a diagnostic work-up for multiple myeloma?
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"Lately my bones just seem to ache so bad, and nothing seems to help."
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Removal of a patient's peripheral intravenous catheter resulted in brief bleeding and the loss of a small amount of blood. Which of the following processes occurred during the formation of the platelet plug that helped to stop blood flow?
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Release of von Willebrand factor from the epithelium
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A healthy, primiparous (first-time) mother delivered a healthy infant several hours ago, but the mother has experienced postpartum hemorrhage. Which of the following disorders is most likely to underlie the patient's excessive bleeding after delivery?
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Disseminated intravascular coagulation
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A public health nurse is conducting a health promotion campaign under the auspices of the local community center. Which of the following measures that the nurse is promoting are likely to influence the participants' risk of hypercoagulability disorders?
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Cholesterol screening and management, Smoking cessation, Blood pressure screening and management, Weight management, Blood glucose screening
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An elevated level of unconjugated bilirubin, due to hemolysis of RBCs, results in a high level of iron released and:
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jaundice
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For which of the following health problems is stem cell transplantation likely to be of therapeutic benefit?
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Aplastic anemia
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A 68-year-old patient with an 80 pack/year history of smoking was diagnosed with emphysema 18 months ago. The patient's most recent scheduled blood work showed red blood cell indices, a problem that suggests the need for which of the following interventions?
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Increased supplementary oxygen therapy
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The difference between the end-diastolic and end-systolic volumes is the:
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stroke volume.
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In the arterial-venous circulatory system, pressure is inversely related to:
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volume
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Which of the following factors is the primary governor of the local control of blood flow?
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The nutritional needs of the tissue involved
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The most important complication of atherosclerosis is _________, which may cause occlusion of small heart vessels.
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thrombosis
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A patient is receiving homecare for the treatment of a wound on the inside of her lower leg which is 3 cm in diameter with a yellow wound bed and clear exudate. Assessment of the patient's legs reveals edema and a darkened pigmentation over the ankles and shins of both legs. What is this patient's most likely diagnosis?
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Chronic venous insufficiency
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Which of the following patients should most likely be assessed for orthostatic hypotension?
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An elderly patient who has experienced two falls since admission while attempting to ambulate to the bathroom.
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The plaques in a patient's coronary arteries are plentiful and most have small- to moderate-sized lipid cores with thick fibrous caps. This form of atherosclerosis is most closely associated with which of the following diagnoses?
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Stable angina
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Implantation of a pacemaker is most likely to benefit a patient with which of the following cardiomyopathies?
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Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM)
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In aortic regurgitation, failure of aortic valve closure during diastole causes an abnormal drop in diastolic pressure. This change in pressure causes decreased:
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coronary perfusion
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A patient with a diagnosis of heart failure has returned from a visit with his primary care provider with a prescription for a change in his daily medication regimen. Which of the following drugs is likely to improve the patient's cardiac function by increasing the force and strength of ventricular contractions?
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A cardiac glycoside
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One of the principal mechanisms by which the heart compensates for increased workload is:
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myocardial hypertrophy
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A nurse is performing patient health education with a 68-year-old man who has recently been diagnosed with heart failure. Which of the following statements demonstrates an accurate understanding of his new diagnosis
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"I'm trying to think of ways that I can cut down the amount of salt that I usually eat."
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Bronchial circulation differs from the pulmonary circulation by providing blood for the:
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conducting airways.
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In addition to being the site of gas exchange, the lungs also:
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contain cells that produce heparin.
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A patient has experienced a bout of coughing after aspirating some of his secretions. The patient's coughing was triggered by which of the following?
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Signals from receptors in the tracheobronchial wall
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Which of the following individuals is most clearly in need of diagnostic testing for lung cancer?
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A man who demonstrates wasting of the pelvic and shoulder muscles combined with signs of hypercalcemia
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Which of the following types of lung cancer is associated with the best prognosis in the majority of patients?
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Squamous cell carcinoma
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The pathogenic capacity of the tubercle bacillus is related to:
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the initiation of a cell-mediated immune response.
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Emphysema is characterized by hyperinflation of the lungs that produces increased:
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total lung capacity
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The adverse effects of emboli on the pulmonary circulation and airways include:
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local vasoconstriction
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The common results of respiratory failure are hypoxemia and:
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hypercapnia
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The metastatic spread of tumor cells is facilitated by _______ that enables invasion and movement to distant tissues
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enzyme secretion
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Which of the following processes characterizes an epigenetic contribution to oncogenesis?
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A tumor suppressor gene is present, but it is not expressed
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A public health nurse has cited a reduction in cancer risk among the many benefits of maintaining a healthy body-mass index. Which of the following facts underlies the relationship between obesity and cancer?
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Obesity can cause inflammation and hormonal changes that are associated with cancer
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Manifestations of Hodgkin lymphoma that distinguish it from non-Hodgkin lymphoma include:
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pruritus and night fevers
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A young adult is preparing to begin treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), a disease that has disseminated widely. What is the most likely treatment regimen for this patient?
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Radiation and chemotherapy
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A patient with a long-standing diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has recently developed neutropenia and been admitted to a hospital. Which of the following measures should be prioritized by the nurses who are providing his care?
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Vigilant infection control and handwashing
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The first step of hemostasis occurs as a:
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vessel spasm
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During a patient's admission assessment prior to reduction mammoplasty surgery, the nurse notes a reference to a Leiden mutation in the patient's history. The nurse would recognize the patient's increased risk for
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Deep vein thrombosis
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A 69-year-old patient who is obese and has a diagnosis of angina pectoris has been prescribed clopidogrel (Plavix) by his primary care provider. The patient's medication achieves its therapeutic effect in which of the following ways?
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Prevention of platelet aggregation
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The patient is an average-sized adult and has abnormal microcytic hypochromic red blood cells due to a long-term, chronic disease. Which of the following CBC results is characteristic of her type of anemia?
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Hemoglobin 8 g/dL
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Megaloblastic anemias caused by folic acid or vitamin B12 deficiencies can seriously affect RBC production. This is because both are necessary for _______ synthesis and _______
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DNA; red blood cell maturation
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Which of the following types and characteristics of anemia are correctly matched?
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Folate; decreased erythropoiesis
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Release of which of the following humoral factors will result in vasodilation?
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Histamine
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The parasympathetic nervous system causes a slowing of the heart rate by increasing:
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vagus nerve activity
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A patient with a diagnosis of secondary hypertension has begun to experience signs and symptoms that are ultimately suggestive of decreased cardiac output. Which of the following factors that determine cardiac output is hypertension likely to affect most directly?
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afterload
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Because of its location, the presence of an abdominal aortic aneurysm may first be noticed as:
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a pulsating mass.
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A 52-year-old man who is moderately obese has recently been diagnosed with hypertension by his primary care provider. Which of the patient's following statements indicates a need for further health-promotion teaching?
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"I'm resolving to eat organic foods from now on and to drink a lot more water."
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Which of the following is a nonmodifiable risk factor for the development of primary hypertension?
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African American race
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Which of the following assessment findings of a cardiac patient would be suggestive of cardiac tamponade?
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20 mm Hg Drop in systolic blood pressure during respiration
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Cardiac tamponade and pericardial effusion can be life-threatening when the pericardial sac _______ and ______ the heart.
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fills rapidly; compresses
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Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is a relevant treatment modality for which of the following disorders of cardiac function?
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Atherosclerosis with history of MI
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Which of the following health problems is associated with heart failure as a result of diastolic dysfunction?
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Myocardial hypertrophy
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Assessment of an elderly female patient reveals the presence of bilateral pitting edema of the patient's feet and ankles and pedal pulses that are difficult to palpate. Auscultation of the patient's lungs reveals clear air entry to bases, and the patient's oxygen saturation level is 93% and vital signs are within reference ranges. What is this patient's most likely health problem?
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Right-sided heart failure
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Cardiac output is the ________ each minute.
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blood pumped
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The oxyhemoglobin buffer system changes with the metabolic needs of the tissues. When the change causes a shift to the right in the dissociation curve, it is often the result of:
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increase tissue metabolism
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A patient's recent history of emphysema has resulted in the functional loss of many alveoli. Which of the following physiologic functions is the primary role of type II alveoli?
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Production of surfactant
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Diffusion of gases in the lung is decreased, as in pulmonary edema or pneumonia, by causing an increase in alveolar:
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capillary membrane thickness.
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People infected with HIV and tuberculosis lack a hypersensitivity response to the tuberculin test as a result of:
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inherent anergy
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A patient has been admitted to a medical unit of a hospital for the treatment of pneumonia that is attributable to S. pneumonia. Which of the following considerations is the priority in this patient's treatment?
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Maintaining the patient's airway
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Which of the four categories of bronchogenic carcinoma has the greatest association with tobacco smoking and tends to metastasize to the brain?
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A 30-year-old African American man who has been diagnosed with sarcoidosis
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Prolonged immobility is implicated in the development of which of the following disorders?
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Atelectasis and pulmonary embolism
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A patient has just been admitted to the postsurgical unit following a below-the-knee amputation. Which of the following measures should her care team prioritize to prevent atelectasis during the patient's immediate recovery?
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Deep-breathing exercises and early mobilization
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Which of the following individuals is experiencing a disorder of ventilation that has a restrictive rather than obstructive etiology?
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A 30-year-old African American man who has been diagnosed with sarcoidosis
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The angiogenesis process, which allows tumors to develop new blood vessels, is triggered and regulated by tumor-secreted:
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growth factors
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A 5-year-old girl's diagnosis of bone cancer required an aggressive treatment regimen. Which of the following considerations forms the most significant threat to her future health?
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Unwanted effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy
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Unlike the tissue growth that occurs with hypertrophy and hyperplasia, the growth of a malignancy is:
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autonomous
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A patient has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), a form of malignancy that most likely originated in which of the following sites?
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Lymph nodes
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In contrast to acute leukemias, chronic leukemias are malignancies involving abnormal _________________ blood cells in the marrow
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proliferation of well-differentiated
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Following peripheral blood testing and a bone marrow biopsy, a patient has been diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukemia. Which of the following is most likely to have preceded the patient's diagnosis?
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The presence of a Philadelphia chromosome
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Immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP) is a/an ________ disorder that destroys ________.
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autoimmune; platelets
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In persons with a bleeding disorder caused by vascular defects, laboratory tests will most often reveal:
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normal values
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In light of the presence of numerous risk factors for coronary artery disease, a patient's primary care provider has recommended that he take low-dose aspirin once daily. Doing so will reduce the patient's risk of myocardial infarction by altering which of the following stages of hemostasis?
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Platelet plug formation
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A mother has brought her 2-week-old infant to the emergency department due to the baby's persistent and increasing jaundice. Blood testing reveals that the infant's unconjugated bilirubin level is 28 mg/dL and assessment does not reveal neurologic deficits. The infant's weight is normal and the mother claims to have had no significant difficulty feeding the infant. The most likely treatment for this infant will be:
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phototherapy
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Which of the following individuals likely faces the highest risk of megaloblastic anemia
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A 21-year-old college student who lives a vegan lifestyle
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Hemoglobin solubility results and hemoglobin electrophoresis have resulted in a diagnosis of sickle cell anemia in an African American infant. The parents of the child should be aware that their child is at a significant risk for which of the following health problems?
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stroke, acute pain, respiratory disease
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In the days following a tooth cleaning and root canal, a patient has developed an infection of the thin, three-layered membrane that lines the heart and covers the valves. What is this patient's most likely diagnosis?
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Endocarditis
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A patient who lives with a diagnosis of angina pectoris has taken a sublingual dose of nitroglycerin to treat the chest pain he experienced while mowing his lawn. This drug has resulted in a release of nitric oxide, which will have what effect?
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Smooth muscle relaxation of vessels
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A patient has entered hypovolemic shock after massive blood loss in a car accident. Many of the patient's peripheral blood vessels have consequently collapsed. How does the Laplace law account for this pathophysiologic phenomenon?
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Blood pressure is no longer able to overcome vessel wall tension.
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A serum marker for systemic inflammation, _______, is now considered a major risk factor marker for atherosclerosis, and vascular disease.
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C-reactive protein
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A patient with persistent, primary hypertension remains apathetic about his high blood pressure, stating, "I don't feel sick, and it doesn't seem to be causing me any problems that I can tell." How could a clinician best respond to this patient's statement?
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"You may not sense any problems, but it really increases your risk of heart disease and stroke."
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Because cholesterol is insoluble in plasma, it is mainly carried by the lipoprotein:
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LDL
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Atherosclerotic plaque is most likely to be unstable and vulnerable to rupture when the plaque has a thin fibrous cap over a:
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large lipid core.
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Patients with ischemic coronary vessel disease and acute coronary syndrome (ACS) are classified as low or high risk for acute myocardial infarction based on characteristics that include significant:
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ECG changes
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Which of the following assessment findings of a cyanotic infant is incongruent with a diagnosis of tetralogy of Fallot?
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The infant's aorta is narrowed
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In shock, one of the best indicators of blood flow to vital organs is:
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urine output
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A patient has been experiencing increasing fatigue in recent months, a trend that has prompted an echocardiogram. Results of this diagnostic test suggest that the patient's end-diastolic volume is insufficient. Which of the following parameters of cardiac performance will directly decrease as a result of this?
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Preload
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The most common causes of left-sided heart failure include:
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acute myocardial infarction.
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Above the glottis that opens and closes for speech, the epiglottis functions to _______ the larynx during swallowing
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cover
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The function of the mucociliary blanket that lines the conducting airways is to:
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remove foreign materials
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A patient with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is undergoing pulmonary function testing. Which of the following instructions should the technician provide in order to determine the patient's forced vital capacity (FVC)?
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"I'll ask you to breathe in as deep as you can, and then blow out as much of that air as possible."
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The "cold viruses" are rapidly spread from person to person. The greatest source of spread is:
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fingers
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A distinguishing feature of viral influenza is:
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abrupt-onset, profound malaise.
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Which of the following individuals should be prioritized for receiving a seasonal influenza vaccination?
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An 81-year-old resident of a long-term care facility
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Atelectasis is most commonly caused by
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airway obstruction.
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As a result of hypoxemia and polycythemia, persons with chronic obstructive bronchitis are prone to:
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breakdown of elastin
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A man sustained a puncture injury to his chest that caused a tension pneumothorax to form. This is a life-threatening condition because:
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expiratory airway collapse.
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A lung biopsy and magnetic resonance imaging have confirmed the presence of a benign lung tumor in a patient. Which of the following characteristics are associated with this patient's neoplasm?
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The tumor will grow by expansion and is likely encapsulated.
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A farmer's long-term exposure to pesticides has made the cells in his alveoli and bronchial tree susceptible to malignancy. Which of the following processes has taken place in the farmer's lungs?
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initiation
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Paraneoplastic syndromes are manifestations of cancer that often result from:
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inappropriate hormone release.
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Cytokines that affect hematopoiesis in bone marrow are called colony-stimulating factors (CSFs) based on their ability to:
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regulate blood cells
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The patient has an abnormally low neutrophil count. Neutropenia is most commonly caused by:
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drug reactions
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A 23-year-old female patient has been diagnosed with von Willebrand disease following a long history of "heavy periods" and occasional nosebleeds. Which of the patient's following statements demonstrates a sound understanding of her new diagnosis?
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"I'll make sure to take Tylenol instead of aspirin when I get aches and pains."
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Hemophilia A is a hereditary blood disorder caused by inadequate activity or absent:
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factor VIII.
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Which of the following trends in the hematologic status of a 6-week-old infant most clearly warrants medical intervention?
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Increasing white blood cell counts
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Hemolytic anemia is characterized by excessive red blood cell destruction and compensatory:
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increased erythropoiesis
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A patient with a history of heart failure has been referred for an echocardiogram. Results of this diagnostic test reveal the following findings: heart rate 80 beats per minute; end-diastolic volume 120 mL; end-systolic volume 60 mL. What is this patient's ejection fraction?
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50%
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Following several weeks of increasing fatigue and a subsequent diagnostic work-up, a patient has been diagnosed with mitral valve regurgitation. Failure of this heart valve would have which of the following consequences?
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Backflow from the left ventricle to left atrium
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A patient's primary care provider has added 20 mg of Lasix (furosemide) to his medication regimen to treat his primary hypertension. How does this diuretic achieve its therapeutic effect?
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By decreasing vascular volume by increasing sodium and water excretion
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By definition, hypertension is systolic blood pressure of ____ mm Hg or higher or diastolic blood pressure of ____ mm Hg or higher
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140; 90
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Congenital heart defects can cause a right heart to left heart shunting of blood that results in increased:
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unoxygenated blood flow
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Persistent cyanosis has led an infant's care team to suspect a congenital heart defect. Which of the following assessment findings would suggest coarctation of the infant's aorta?
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Blood pressure in the child's legs is lower than in the arms.
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For which of the following types of shock might intravenous antibiotic therapy be indicated
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Distributive shock
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Electrical burns over a large surface area of a patient's body have resulted in hypovolemic shock after the loss of large amounts of blood and plasma. Which of the following mechanisms is the patient's body likely to implement to compensate for this loss of fluid?
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Increased heart rate
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Completion of a patient's pulmonary function study has yielded the following data: tidal volume: 500 mL; inspiratory reserve: 3100 mL; expiratory reserve: 1200 mL; residual volume: 1200 mL; functional residual capacity: 2400 mL. What is this patient's inspiratory capacity?
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3600 mL
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Lung compliance is a measure of the change in ________that occurs with a change in intrapulmonary pressure.
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lung volume
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A common cause of bacterial pneumonia in both community and hospital setting is:
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S. aureus
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A patient has presented to an ambulatory clinic complaining of a persistent headache. What assessments should the clinician conduct to differentiate between rhinosinusitis and alternative health problems
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Perform transillumination and ask the patient if bending forward exacerbates the headache.
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An elderly patient who has been restricted to bed by numerous comorbidities for several weeks has been diagnosed with a large pleural effusion. Which of the following treatment modalities is most likely to resolve the patient's most recent health problem?
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Thoracentesis
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A 51-year-old man has been diagnosed with chronic bronchitis after a long history of recurrent coughing. Which of the man's following statements demonstrates a sound understanding of his new diagnosis?
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"If I had quit smoking earlier than I did, I think I could have avoided getting bronchitis."
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PRACTICE QUIZZES
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...
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Most conditions of leukopenia involves which leukocyte
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nuetrophils
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anemia
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erythrocyte disorder
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in the erythrocyte disorder, secondary polycythemia, excessive red blood cells are due to
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EPO
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M/C: most conditions of white blood cell depletion involve:
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neutrophils
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which of the following characterizes chronic lymphocytic leukemia
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none of the above
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there are how many different classifications of leukemia?
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four
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this leukocyte disorder is most common in children and has decent prognosis with chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant
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ALL
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which of the following is NOT a blood cellular disorder?
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Pleurisy
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an anemic individual may show signs and symptoms of hypoxia such as:
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all of the above
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indication of a rupture of capillary or small arteriole
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petechiae
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in vitamin B12 deficiency there is a high MCV and a normal MCHC
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true
question
thrombocytopenia involves a person having too few red blood cells
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false
question
leukemia cells retain their ability to divide.
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true
question
there is a higher than 50% chance of remission for acute myeloblastic leukemia
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true
question
an anemia is an erythrocyte disorder in which the hemoglobin level falls below the lower limit of the normal range
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false
question
anemia results from increased hemoglobin or erythrocyte number
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fasle
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leukopenia, is a deficiency in the number of red blood cells
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false
question
persons affected with polycythemia have thickened blood as a main characteristic
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true
question
excessive numbers of red blood cells do not cause any problems. in fact it increases the efficiency of oxygen transport
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false
question
in varicose veins, blood flow rates are decreased because of disrupted functioning of the leaflet valves
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true
question
the growth pattern for non lymphoma is less systematic than Hodgkins lymphoma
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true
question
leukocyte disorders involve only elevated WBCs?
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false
question
polycythemia describes an excess of white blood cells
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false
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all of the following are examples of acquired clotting factor disorders except
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hemophilia
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Hemophilia A is due to
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defect in factor VIII
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this disorder is characterized an insufficient amount of circulating platelets
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thrombocy????????
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M/C: which clotting factor has a defect in hemophilia A?
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factor VIII
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in hemophilia A, what factor defect is responsible for abnormal bleeding?
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factor VIII, in females who have parents without the disorder
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which is a genetic clotting factor disorder?
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von willebrands disease
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_______ is the accumulation of coagulated blood massing over the alternating layers of platelets and fibrin
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red cap
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the process of RBC production
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erythropoiesis
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pinpoints of hemorrhage seen in the skin, or in post-mortem organ sections are called
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petechiae
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a defect in factor IX describes
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hemophilia B
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put the types of lipoproteins in order from most unhealthy to most healthy (least dense to most dense)
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chylomicron, LDL, VLDL, and HDL
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toxic shock is associated with what kind of shock
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vascular shock
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diuretic drugs are a therapy for
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hypertension
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which of the following types of shock is not classified as secondary
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neurogenic
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the most common type of vascular shock is _____, in which failing pressure is the result of widespread peripheral microcirculation effects
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septic shock
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neurogenic shock that includes symptoms of fainting, emotional and intense pain, decreased cardiac output, and vasodilation?
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primary shock
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______shock is the result of the cardiovascular systems ability to maintain blood flow adequate to meet tissue requirements
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none of the above
question
in response to CHF the myocardium becomes thinner and less elastic with normal tone being reduced, this is called
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myocardial dilation
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what cardiac deficiency requires that you take prophylactic antibiotics before a dental cleaning?
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ineffective endocarditis
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chronic constrictive pericarditis involves:
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permanent scar tissue in the pericardial sac
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the body compensates for congestive heart failure by:
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all of the above
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which of the following is not a symptom of acute ineffective endocarditis?
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nausea
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which is not a sequelae of myocardial infarction?
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pericarditis
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all of these are factors in influencing infarction except?
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level of angina
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what is true about mild acute pericarditis?
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a and c
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which form of angina is an indicator of possible progression to an MI
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unstable angina
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which type of ineffective endocarditis derives from a preexisting heart condition?
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subacute
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malignant tumor of the cartilage is called
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chondrosarcoma
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all of the following about dysplasia are correct EXCEPT:
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it is easier to reverse than metmorphism
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all of the following are malignant tumors except:
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fibroma
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what is the study of oncology?
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cancer
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which of the following is not a factor that determines metatastic success
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Iatrogenic factors
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_______refers to cells that are variable in their size and shape, in contrast to the cell structure seen in normal tissue
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Pleomorphism
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a malignant tumor that grows in the fibrous tissue is called a
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fibrosarcoma
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which of the characteristics below is not from the ABCDE rule to check for abnormalities in malignant melanoma.
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Boundaries regular
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malignant tumor would be characterized as
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having rapid growth
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malignant tumor of neuroglia is:
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glioma
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nonneoplastic growth includes all of the following except include:
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aplasia
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pathogenesis of chronic bronchitis includes
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all of the above-all of the statements are part of the pathogenesis of the disease
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what lung disease is characterized by abnormal enlargement of the lungs airways and is due to the destruction of alveolar septa
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pulmonary emphysema
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all of the following are considered obstructive lung diseases except:
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pulmonary edema
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which of the following is not an abbreviation meaning a chronic obstruction of the lung?
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none of the above
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asthma is mediated by
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combination of immune and autonomic nervous system
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_____ is a lung disease characterized by abnormal enlargement of the lungs airways, beyond the level of the terminal bronchioles?
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pulmonary emphysema
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what type of respiratory condition is due to chronic irritation, is characterized by a productive cough for more than 2 years, and metaplasia loss of cilia?
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chronic bronchitis
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that collapse of a portion of the lung is:
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atelectasis
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which is NOT a type A symptom of a COPD patient
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systemic edema