PATH 370 Final Review: Questions &
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Which term is used to describe an excess of red blood cells?(Ans- Polycythemia
Which characteristic is found in the condition of cholelithiasis (gallstones)?(Ans- Gallstones are twice as frequent in women as in men.
Atherosclerosis predisposes to a number of processes that are factors in myocardial ischemia. These processes include (Ans- Thrombus formation
Current views about the target group and frequency of screening for diabetes are based on concern for the high prevalence in the adult population of (Ans- Undiagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus
Which offers the best prognosis for the cure of cancer?(Ans- Early detection
Which statement is true regarding asthma?(Ans- It is characterized by airway inflammation.
What gene is associated with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)?(Ans- bcr-abl
Which is a required for red blood cell production? (Select all that apply.) (Ans- Iron Folate Vitamin B 12
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Appendicitis is one of the most common abdominal conditions requiring emergency surgery. Although its symptoms sometimes overlap with those of other abdominal disorders, appendicitis is initially characterized by which of the following? (Select all that apply.) (Ans- Nausea Diarrhea Periumbilical pain Migrating lower-right abdomen pain
When emphysema is a result of a α1-Antitrypsin disorder, assessment data is likely to include which of the following? (Select all that apply.) (Ans- Client age younger than 50 No history of cigarette smoking Enzyme levels that are below normal
What stage is defined by "fight or flight"?(Ans- Alarm
A classic manifestation of chronic pyelonephritis is (Ans- Atrophic kidneys with diffuse scarring
When the cause of a disease is due to unintended or unwanted medical treatment, the term to describe this is (Ans- Iatrogenic
Which condition occurs in the presence of cellular damage?(Ans- Sodium and water move into the cell.
The pathophysiology of gestational diabetes mellitus most closely resembles that of (Ans- Type 2 diabetes.
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