NR 507 / NR507 Pathophysiolgy Midterm Questions with Correct Answers Latest
2025/2026
Which of the following assessment finding support a dx of Rheumatoid Arthritis ?
- ANSWER Swollen metacarpophalangeal joints
T - cells , B - cells and autoantibodies can be involved in autoimmune diseases - ANSWER True Best describes the symptoms of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ( SLE ) - ANSWER Tissue inflammation , vasculitis , rash , tissue inflammation The process where a normal cell becomes a cancer cell - ANSWER Cell transformation A common event during Cellular reproduction resulting in the Constant occurrence of isolated Cancer cells - ANSWER Cell transformation An immature , undifferentiated ( generic ) cell that is capable of infinite cellular division when stimulated - ANSWER Stem cell 1 / 3
the process whereby the stem cell undergoes the process of cell division ( 24 hour cycle ) average - ANSWER Cell cycle Anaphylaxis is what type of hypersensitivity reaction? - ANSWER type 1
Type 2 ( Cytotoxic ) hypersensitivity reactions are mediated by : - ANSWER
IgG or IgM
Damage occurs with ABO incompatibility because : - ANSWER
Complement damages RBC membrane causing cell lysis The diagnosis for an individual who presents to the office with sudden swollen lips
and eyes , shortness of breath and throat tightness after a bee sting is : -
ANSWER Anaphylaxis
An example of a primary immunodeficiency is : - ANSWER
Chronic Granulomatous Disease a predominant cause of secondary immune deficiencies worldwide - ANSWER Malnutrition Which of the following is an autoimmune disease ? - ANSWER Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ( SLE ) . 2 / 3
An example of a secondary immunodeficiency is - ANSWER Pneumocystis Carinii Are less common and occur due to a defect on the development of the immune system - ANSWER primary immunodeficiency A patient with human immunodeficiency virus ( HIV ) was admitted to the acute care facility with difficulty breathing . He is diagnosed with Pneumocytis carinii .Pneumocystis carinii an example of : - ANSWER A secondary immune disease Sinusitis is considered a primary immunodeficiency - ANSWER False Which of the following findings can be used to diagnose Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ( SLE ) ? - ANSWER Facial rash confined to the cheeks
The major immune system change associated with Sjogren's Syndrome is : -
ANSWER Autoantibodies and auto - reactive T - cells against apoptotic cells Which of the following can depress a person's normal immune function ? - ANSWER Psychological Stress
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