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Health Assessment 1

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A patient with Graves’ disease (hyperthyroidism) experiences symptoms like weight loss, tachycardia, and heat intolerance. This is caused by:

A. Decreased thyroid hormone production.
B. Autoimmune stimulation of thyroid hormone production.
C. Increased TSH levels.
D. Hypothalamic dysfunction.
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Jun 6, 2026

A patient with iron deficiency anemia has fatigue and pallor due to:

A. Decreased oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.
B. Increased white blood cell count.
C. Elevated platelet count.
D. Fluid retention.
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Jun 6, 2026

A patient with a chronic inflammatory condition (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis) experiences morning stiffness that lasts for hours. This is a characteristic of:

A. Acute inflammation.
B. Chronic inflammation.
C. Resolution of inflammation.
D. Regeneration.
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Jun 6, 2026

A patient with a head injury develops central diabetes insipidus. This is due to a deficiency in which hormone?

A. ADH (Antidiuretic Hormone).
B. Aldosterone.
C. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH).
D. Cortisol.
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Jun 6, 2026

A patient with uncontrolled hypertension develops target organ damage. This is primarily due to:

A. Hypovolemia.
B. Persistent high pressure damaging blood vessels and organs.
C. Low blood glucose levels.
D. Enhanced renal function.
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A patient with chronic heart failure has compensatory mechanisms that include activation of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS). This leads to:

A. Vasodilation and decreased fluid retention.
B. Vasoconstriction and fluid retention.
C. Decreased heart rate.
D. Increased myocardial contractility.
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Jun 6, 2026

A patient with a Type IV hypersensitivity reaction (e.g., contact dermatitis) exhibits a delayed response. This delay is due to the time required for:

A. Antibody production.
B. Immune complex formation.
C. T-cell sensitization and migration.
D. Mast cell degranulation.
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Jun 6, 2026

A patient with a large abdominal wound that heals by “secondary intention” will likely experience:

A. Minimal scarring.
B. Significant granulation tissue formation and scarring.
C. Rapid closure with sutures.
D. No tissue loss.
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A patient with a severe burn experiences generalized swelling and blistering, characteristic of which type of burn injury?

A. First-degree burn.
B. Second-degree burn (partial thickness).
C. Third-degree burn (full thickness).
D. Fourth-degree burn.
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Jun 6, 2026

A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has a reduced FEV1/FVC ratio. This indicates:

A. Restrictive lung disease.
B. Obstructive lung disease.
C. Normal lung function.
D. Increased lung volume.
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Jun 6, 2026
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A patient with chronic heart failure may develop pulmonary hypertension due to:

A. Decreased blood flow to the lungs.
B. Increased pressure in the pulmonary arteries from left heart failure.
C. Bronchospasm.
D. Alveolar destruction.
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A patient with severe diarrhea loses a large amount of bicarbonate. This leads to which acid-base imbalance?

A. Respiratory acidosis.
B. Metabolic acidosis.
C. Respiratory alkalosis.
D. Metabolic alkalosis.
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Jun 6, 2026

A patient develops a tumor that is poorly differentiated and has rapid growth with angiogenesis. These are characteristics of a:

A. Benign tumor.
B. Malignant tumor.
C. Hypertrophic lesion.
D. Metaplastic change.
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Jun 6, 2026

A patient with an anaphylactic reaction experiences severe bronchoconstriction. This is primarily mediated by the release of:

A. Prostaglandins.
B. Histamine and leukotrienes.
C. Complement proteins.
D. Antibodies.
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Jun 6, 2026

A patient with an inherited bleeding disorder has a deficiency in Factor VIII. This condition is known as:

A. Von Willebrand disease.
B. Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC).
C. Hemophilia A.
D. Hemophilia B.
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Jun 6, 2026

A patient with a long history of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) develops esophageal dysplasia. Dysplasia is characterized by:

A. Reversible change of one cell type to another.
B. Cells increasing in size due to increased workload.
C. Disorganized cell growth, varying in size, shape, and organization.
D. A normal, adaptive response.
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Jun 6, 2026
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