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Pathophysiology

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nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

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.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
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.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
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.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
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.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

The nurse explains that benign tumors are typically differentiated, meaning they:

A. Resemble the cells of origin.
B. Are highly disorganized.
C. Grow rapidly.
D. Metastasize easily.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A patient with a history of alcohol abuse presents with severe liver damage and bleeding esophageal varices. The bleeding is primarily due to:

A. Portal hypertension.
B. Decreased gastric acid.
C. Increased platelet count.
D. Enhanced clotting factors.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A patient with severe respiratory depression due to opioid overdose develops respiratory acidosis. The primary physiological response to compensate for this is:

A. Hyperventilation.
B. Renal retention of bicarbonate.
C. Renal excretion of hydrogen ions.
D. Increased carbon dioxide excretion by the lungs.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A patient with a genetic predisposition and environmental triggers develops Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. This is an example of which type of inheritance pattern?

A. Single gene disorder.
B. Chromosomal abnormality.
C. Multifactorial inheritance.
D. Mitochondrial inheritance.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A patient with acute myocardial infarction develops cardiac enzymes (troponin, CK-MB) in the bloodstream. These enzymes are released due to:

A. Normal cardiac function.
B. Myocardial cell necrosis.
C. Increased heart rate.
D. Decreased blood pressure.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
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.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
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.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A patient with severe systemic inflammation develops a “left shift” in their differential white blood cell count. This indicates an increase in:

A. Mature neutrophils.
B. Immature neutrophils (bands).
C. Lymphocytes.
D. Eosinophils.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A patient with a chronic autoimmune disease, such as Crohn’s disease, experiences periods of exacerbation and remission. This indicates a disease that is:

A. Curable.
B. Acute and rapidly progressive.
C. Chronic with periods of increased and decreased activity.
D. Always fatal.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A patient with a traumatic injury develops acute pain. This type of pain is generally:

A. Chronic and persistent.
B. Sudden onset, short duration, and localized.
C. Difficult to treat with analgesics.
D. Not associated with tissue damage.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026

A patient with hypertension may develop renal artery stenosis. This can lead to activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, resulting in:

A. Decreased blood pressure.
B. Increased blood pressure and fluid retention.
C. Vasodilation.
D. Decreased sodium reabsorption.
nmdcat.online BS Nursing
Jun 6, 2026
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