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PATH 370 MIDTERM EXAM AND PRACTICE
EXAM NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
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Which type of cellular adaptation would create the greatest concern if found on a biopsy report? - ANSWER- dysplasia
An increase in which of these characteristics would be present in cells that demonstrate hypertrophy? - ANSWER-size of cells
Which cells are from the myeloid lineage? - ANSWER- monocytes, granulocytes, and platelets
A patient is admitted to the hospital with left-sided heart failure. Which clinical manifestation would the nurse expect the client to exhibit? - ANSWER-cough, dyspnea, crackles in the lungs 1 / 4
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What is the pathophysiologic abnormality underlying systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)? - ANSWER- autoimmunity (Type III hypersensitivity)
Which statements are true regarding serum potassium (K+) levels? (Select all that apply.)
a) Hypokalemia is capable of causing elevated diastolic
pressure.
b) Hyperkalemia can result in weakness in the lower
extremities.
c) Hyperkalemia can be characterized by intestinal
cramping.
d) Hypokalemia can often cause muscle weakness.
e) Hypokalemia can result in a paralytic ileus -
ANSWER-b) Hyperkalemia can result in weakness in the lower extremities.
c) Hyperkalemia can be characterized by intestinal
cramping.
d) Hypokalemia can often cause muscle weakness. 2 / 4
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e) Hypokalemia can result in a paralytic ileus
Clinical manifestations of hypocalcemia include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a) Positive Trousseau sign
b) Positive Chvostek sign
c) Hyperactive reflexes
d) Muscle twitching
e) Constipation
f) Paresthesias - ANSWER-a) Positive Trousseau sign
b) Positive Chvostek sign
c) Hyperactive reflexes
d) Muscle twitching
f) Paresthesias
Restoration of effective function is the goal of which level of prevention? - ANSWER-tertiary prevention
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Anemia of chronic renal failure is caused by the lack of - ANSWER-erythropoietin
Which restrictive disease is associated with the formation of an antigen-antibody complex, causing fibrosis of the lung? - ANSWER-Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
Which type of hypersensitivity response is mediated by T cells? - ANSWER-Type IV
Which type of shock is characterized by generalized vasodilation and peripheral pooling of blood? - ANSWER-septic shock, neurogenic shock, anaphylactic shock
Which statement is true regarding thalassemia? - ANSWER-It is a deficiency of one or more polypeptide chains.
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