PATHO 370: Pathophysiology Final
Exam Study Questions
Which statement is true?:
Women have a lower hemoglobin level than men.
Men have a lower creatinine level than women.
Men have a higher calcium level than women.
Women snore more than men.(Ans- Women have a lower hemoglobin level than men.
Hematopoiesis is a process that includes which of the following (select all
that apply):
Oxyhemoglobin dissociation
Mitotic division
Reticulocytosis
Chloride shift
Maturation (Ans- Mitotic division Chloride shift
Which is a transport form for CO2 in the blood? (Select all that apply):
Dissolved gas
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As a bicarbonate ion
Between bivalent molecules
Attached to erythropoietin
Association with hemoglobin (Hgb) (Ans- Dissolved gas As a bicarbonate ion Association with hemoglobin (Hgb)
What is the name for the arrangement in which separate cells of the myocardium can function together?(Ans- Syncytium
What gene is associated with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)?(Ans- bcr-abl
Which drug is a protease inhibitor? (Select all that apply):
Lamivudine (Epivir)
Nelfinavir (Viracept)
Atazanavir (Reyatax)
Zidovudine (Retrovir)
Fosamprenavir (Lexiva) (Ans- Nelfinavir (Viracept) Atazanavir (Reyatax) Fosamprenavir (Lexiva)
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Which is associated with early increased intracranial pressure?(Ans- Headache
Which wave corresponds with the AV valve bulging during ventricular contraction?(Ans- C Wave
Viruses injure cells differently than other causes of cellular injury because they (Ans- Are incorporated into the cell, where it uses the cell's RNA or DNA for self-replication
Cholecystitis is caused by (Ans- Inflammatory reactions
Which serum enzyme is the most specific for diagnosing acute pancreatitis?(Ans- Lipase
Activation of the renin-angiotensin system in shock causes (Ans- Fluid retention
When viewed on x-ray, the bone has a linear fracture that occurs in a straight line across the bone. Which term best describes this type of fracture?(Ans- Transverse
Which condition constitutes an emergency situation?
Phimosis
Hydrocele
Epididymitis
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