PATHO 370 Midterm Exam Version a Newest

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PATHO 370 Midterm Exam Version a Newest 2025 Actual Exam 170 Questions And Correct Detailed Answers (verified Answers) ||Already Graded A+||Brand New Version!!

Restriction of which electrolytes is recommended in the management of high blood pressure?

• Calcium
• Potassium
• Sodium
• Magnesium - ANSWER-c

Hypotension, distended neck veins, and muffled heart sounds are classic manifestations of - ANSWER-cardiac tamponade

Risk factors for atherosclerosis include

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• female gender

.b. hyperlipidemia . c. high-protein diet.

• low-fiber diet. - ANSWER-b

The primary functions of the circulatory system are (Select all that apply.) Select one or more

:a. transport oxygen.

• transport nutrients

.c. remove metabolic waste . d. reabsorb leaking fluid.

• return leukocytes to the circulation. - ANSWER-a b c

The common denominator in all forms of heart failure is

• reduce cardiac output
• high cardiac output - ANSWER-a

A patient with pure left-sided heart failure is likely to exhibit - ANSWER-pulmonary congestion with dyspnea 2 / 4

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Cor pulmonale refers to - ANSWER-right ventricular hypertrophy secondary to pulmonary hypertension.

A patient presents to the emergency department with a diastolic blood pressure of 132 mm Hg, retinopathy, and symptoms of an ischemic stroke. This symptomology is likely the result of - ANSWER-hypertensive crisis

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors block the - ANSWER-conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II

Rheumatic heart disease is most often a consequence of - ANSWER-β-hemolytic streptococcal infection

Left-sided heart failure is characterized by - ANSWER- pulmonary congestion

The majority of cases of anaphylactic shock occur when a sensitized individual comes in contact with - ANSWER- antibiotic

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A patient with a history of myocardial infarction continues to complain of intermittent chest pain brought on by exertion and relieved by rest. The likely cause of this pain is - ANSWER- stable angina

The most reliable indicator that a person is experiencing an acute myocardial infarction (MI) is - ANSWER-ST-segment elevation

In contrast to all other types of shock, the hyperdynamic phase of septic shock is associated with

• low cardiac output
• high cardiac output - ANSWER-b

What results when systemic blood pressure is increased?

• Hypovolemia
• Decreased cardiac output
• Vasoconstriction
• Decreased vascular resistance - ANSWER-c
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