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A patient with severe burns develops hypovolemic shock. The primary fluid shift contributing to this type of shock is:

A. Fluid moving from the interstitial space into the intravascular space.
B. Fluid moving from the intravascular space into the interstitial space (third spacing). ✓
C. Intracellular fluid moving into the extracellular space.
D. Fluid moving from the extracellular space into the intracellular space.
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A patient with a spinal cord injury develops autonomic dysreflexia. This life-threatening condition is characterized by:

A. Widespread vasodilation and hypotension.
B. Uncontrolled sympathetic overactivity below the level of injury in response to noxious stimuli. ✓
C. Bradycardia and warm, dry skin.
D. Hypoglycemia.
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Jun 6, 2026

A patient develops a tumor marker, such as CEA (carcinoembryonic antigen), in their blood. Tumor markers are primarily used for:

A. Diagnosing cancer definitively.
B. Screening healthy individuals for cancer.
C. Monitoring response to cancer treatment or recurrence. ✓
D. Predicting the exact origin of cancer.
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Jun 6, 2026

A patient is diagnosed with Type II hypersensitivity reaction. This reaction involves:

A. IgE-mediated mast cell degranulation.
B. Antibody-mediated cell destruction or dysfunction. ✓
C. Formation of immune complexes.
D. Delayed T-cell mediated response.
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Jun 6, 2026

A patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD) develops metabolic acidosis. The primary pathophysiological cause is:

A. Increased bicarbonate reabsorption.
B. Impaired excretion of acid and decreased bicarbonate reabsorption by the kidneys. ✓
C. Increased carbonic acid levels.
D. Hyperventilation.
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Jun 6, 2026
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