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Worksheetspt 3 patho
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 53mins
A blunt force injury to the forehead would result in a contrecoup injury to which region of the brain?
Frontal
Temporal
Parietal
Occipital
Which statement is false concerning skeletal alterations caused by chronic renal failure when GFR declines to 25%?
PTH is no longer effective in maintaining serum phosphate
The parathyroid gland is no longer able to secrete sufficient PTH
Synthesis of 1,25-vitamin D3 is impaired → ↓ calcium absorption
Impaired vitamin D3 synthesis impairs Ca/PO4 resorption
Anemia of chronic renal failure can be successfully treated with which element?
Intrinsic factor
Vitamin B12
Vitamin D
Erythropoietin
When the right kidney is obstructed, how will the glomeruli and tubules in the left kidney compensate?
Increase in number
Increase in size
Develop collateral circulation
Increase speed of production
Which statements are true regarding renal colic?
Results in mild-to-moderate pain
Pain originates in the flank area
Indicates the presence of renal stones
Pain radiates to the groin
Indicates obstruction of the renal pelvis or proximal ureter
Which conditions related to the bladder would result from lesions of the sacral segments below S1?
Frequency
Urge incontinence
Bladder distension
Urgency
Urinary retention
What are considered risk factors for developing bladder and kidney cancers?
Which renal disorders are considered causes of intrarenal renal failure?
Acute glomerulonephritis
Allograft rejection
Tumors
Acute tubular necrosis (ATN)
Prostatic hypertrophy
Prerenal injury from poor perfusion can result from which condition? (Select all that apply.)
Bilateral ureteral obstruction
Renal vasoconstriction
Renal artery thrombosis
Hemorrhage
Hypotension
The functional kidney is associated with which embryonic organ?
Metanephros
Mesonephros
Pronephros
Endonephros
What term is used to identify the condition when the urethral meatus is on the undersurface of the penis?
Hypospadias
Epispadias
Hyperspadias
Chordee
Which anomaly is often associated with Wilms tumor?
Renal anaplasia
Aniridia
Anemia
Hypothyroidism
When does an individual have their full complement of renal nephrons?
At birth
At 6 months of age
At puberty
Between 18 and 21 years
Which of the following are risk factors for bladder cancer?
Hypertension
Exposure to aniline dyes
Below normal body weight
Male gender
Which statements are true regarding hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)?
Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia characterizes HUS.
Thrombocytopenia is present.
Wilms tumors trigger HUS.
HUS is the most common community-acquired cause of acute renal failure in young children.
HUS is chronic in nature.
What problems are commonly associated with the diagnosis of horseshoe kidneys?
Hydronephrosis
Nephritis
Infection
Kidney stones
Pyuria
Which structure synthesizes clotting factors and the vitamin K–dependent factors necessary for hemostasis?
Colon
Spleen
Gallbladder
Liver
CF directly causes complications in (select all):
Muscles
Kidneys
Lymph nodes
Cervix
Liver
Chronic anemia with chronic renal failure – what is needed?
Iron
Erythropoietin
Vitamin B12
Folate
Kupffer cells are in the:
Kidneys
Liver
Pancreas
Spleen
Langerhans cells are found in the:
(a)
Untreated pernicious anemia can be fatal because of:
Brain hypoxia
Liver hypoxia
Heart failure
Renal failure
Vitamin ___ is required for normal clotting factor synthesis by the ___.
K; kidneys
D; kidneys
K; liver
D; liver
Cancers associated with chronic inflammation (select all):
Brain
Colon
Bone
Thyroid gland
Urinary bladder
What is the most common opportunistic infection associated with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)?
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Kaposi sarcoma
Toxoplasmosis
Cytomegalovirus
Meningitis
Complication of mastoiditis
Opportunistic infection
CNS manifestation of tuberculosis
Mosquito-borne viral infection
Tick-borne bacterial infection
Encephalitis
Complication of mastoiditis
Opportunistic infection
CNS manifestation of tuberculosis
Mosquito-borne viral infection
Tick-borne bacterial infection
Cryptococcus neoformans
Complication of mastoiditis
Opportunistic infection
CNS manifestation of tuberculosis
Mosquito-borne viral infection
Tick-borne bacterial infection
Brain abscess
Complication of mastoiditis
Opportunistic infection
CNS manifestation of tuberculosis
Mosquito-borne viral infection
Tick-borne bacterial infection
Lyme disease
Complication of mastoiditis
Opportunistic infection
CNS manifestation of tuberculosis
Mosquito-borne viral infection
Tick-borne bacterial infection
Prompt surgical repair of a myelomeningocele is critical to best prevent:
Infection
Paralysis
Mental retardation
Additional nervous system damage
Which body system is the largest site for HIV infection in infants and children?
Central nervous system
Gastrointestinal system
Integumentary system
Musculoskeletal system
Benign febrile seizures are characterized by:
A temperature lower than 39°C
Respiratory or ear infections
What is the most common cause of uncomplicated urinary tract infections?
Staphylococcus
Klebsiella
Proteus
Escherichia coli
Which clinical manifestations of a urinary tract infection may be demonstrated in an 85-year-old individual?
Confusion and poorly localized abdominal discomfort
Dysuria, frequency, and suprapubic pain
Hematuria and flank pain
Pyuria, urgency, and frequency
Pyelonephritis is usually caused by which type of organism?
Bacteria
Fungi
Viruses
Parasites
Which statements are true concerning struvite stones? (Select all that apply.)
They are more common in women than in men.
They are caused by chronic laxative use.
They grow large and branch into a staghorn configuration.
They are associated with UTIs from urease-producing bacteria (e.g. Pseudomonas).
They are more common in men.
Acute glomerulonephritis (AGN) may be accompanied by a positive throat or skin culture for which bacteria?
Staphylococcus aureus
Streptococcus
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Haemophilus
Which structural anomalies are associated with urinary tract malformations?
Low-set ears
Prune-belly syndrome
Broad-bridged nose
Imperforate anus
Malformed lips
What is the role of the normal intestinal bacterial flora?
Metabolizing bile salts, estrogens, and lipids
Breaking down proteins into amino acids
Facilitating motility of the colon
Metabolizing aldosterone and insulin
Gastric emptying is delayed by the presence of which substances?
Solids
Carbohydrates
Nonisotonic solutions
Bacteria
Fats
Why do lymph nodes enlarge and become tender in infection?
B lymphocytes proliferate
Nodes are inflamed
Nodes fill with pus
Nodes aren’t working
A Schilling test is:
Radioactive cobalamin → measure urinary excretion
Immune complex measurement
Serum ferritin/TIBC
Oral folate challenge
What are common triggers for sickle cell crisis?
Fever
Infection
Dehydration
Alkalosis
Exposure to the cold
Urinary Bence-Jones protein is associated with which condition?
hepatic, germ cells → AFP
retinoblastomas
GI, pancreas → CEA
Wilms tumor
multiple myeloma
Chemo skin-related risk:
(a)
Most common causes of nosocomial infections in cancer pts (select all):
Indwelling medical devices
Suppressed immune system
Visitor-introduced microorganisms
Poor appetite
Inadequate wound care
In the mouth and stomach, salivary α-amylase initiates the digestion of which nutrients?
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Fats
Fiber
Which elements in saliva protect against tooth decay?
Salivary α-amylase and ptyalin
Secretin and IgA
Endogenous enamelin and salivary α-amylase
Exogenous fluoride and a pH of 7.4
Saliva contains which immunoglobulin (Ig)?
IgA
IgE
IgG
IgM
Food enters the stomach via which sphincter?
Cardiac
Upper esophageal
Gastric
Fundal
Which cells in the stomach secrete histamine?
Oxynic
Chief
D
Enterochromaffin-like
The presence of chyme in the duodenum stimulates which hormones?
Motilin and histamine
Secretin and cholecystokinin
Enteroglucagon and gastric inhibitory peptide
Somatostatin and acetylcholine
Which enzyme breaks down protein-forming polypeptides in the stomach?
Acetylcholine
Pepsin
Gastrin
Secretin
Exposure to which substance protects the mucosal barrier of the stomach?
Prostaglandins
Aspirin
Helicobacter pylori
Regurgitated bile
The ileum and jejunum are suspended by folds of peritoneum that contain an extensive vascular and nervous network. What are these folds called?
Ligament of Treitz
Mesentery
Auerbach folds
Lamina propria
Where in the small intestines are lymphocytes, plasma cells, and macrophages produced?
Brush border
Microvilli
Lamina propria
Crypts of Lieberkühn
Which statement best describes the gastrointestinal tract?
A muscular tube that transports food from mouth to stomach
A hollow tube that extends from the mouth to the anus
A baglike structure that propels chyme
A 5-m structure with three segments
Which statement is incorrect regarding vitamin B12?
Vitamin B12 is absorbed in the terminal ileum.
Vitamin B12 is absorbed in its free form but only in small amounts.
Vitamin B12 is necessary for platelet maturation.
Vitamin B12 binds to intrinsic factor.
Which vitamin facilitates the absorption of iron by the epithelial cells of the duodenum and jejunum?
B6
C
E
B12
How many days does it take for the entire epithelial population of the small intestine to be replaced?
30–45
15–25
7–15
4–7
Which statement is true regarding the state of the intestinal tract at birth?
Colonized by E. coli
The intestinal tract is sterile.
Clostridium welchii is present
Streptococcus colonization has begun
Which statements are true regarding the ileogastric reflex?
Its purpose is to inhibit gastric motility.
Ileum distension triggers it.
It relaxes the ileocecal sphincter.
Increased gastric secretion triggers it.
It increases ileal motility.
Which hormones are involved in the relaxation of the stomach’s fundus during swallowing?
Progesterone
Glucagon
Motilin
Gastrin
Cholecystokinin
What requirements are necessary for calcium to be absorbed through the ileum at concentrations <5 mmol/L?
Receptor site on the ileum
Vitamin D3
Vitamin K
The adult intestine processes approximately how many liters of luminal content per day?
3
6
9
12
A peptic ulcer may occur in all of the following except the:
Stomach
Duodenum
Jejunum
Esophagus
After partial gastrectomy/pyloroplasty, hypotension, tachycardia, sweating, dizziness are due to:
Anaphylaxis
Postop hemorrhage
Hyperglycemia → polyuria → shock
Rapid gastric emptying → fluid shift into intestine (dumping)
Colon stays in RUQ, rotation didn’t happen →
Intestinal malrotation
Ileocecal displacement
Duodenal obstruction
Pyloric stenosis
Sticky meconium that blocks terminal ileum →
Meconium cecum
Meconium ileus
Meconium obstruction
Meconium vivax
Telescoping of ileum into cecum → obstruction:
Hirschsprung
Malrotation
Intussusception
Volvulus
Which statement about folic acid is false?
Folic acid absorption is dependent on folacin
Folic acid is stored in the liver
Folic acid is essential for RNA/DNA synthesis
Folic acid is absorbed in upper small intestine
A carrier protein
Carboxypeptidase
A carrier protein
Which statement supports benign polyps → colon cancer?
Cancer cells accumulate slower
An accumulation of mutations in specific genes is required
Tumor invasion progresses slowly
Apoptosis is triggered
Brachytherapy is used for:
Lung
Colon
Cervical
Brain
What term is used to identify the movement of fluids and solutes from the tubular lumen to the peritubular capillary plasma?
Tubular secretion
Ultrafiltration
Tubular reabsorption
Tubular excretion
What is the end-product of protein metabolism that is excreted in urine?
Glucose
Ketones
Bile
Urea
What is the action of urodilatin?
Causes vasoconstriction of afferent arterioles
Causes vasodilation of efferent arterioles
Inhibits antidiuretic hormone secretion
Inhibits salt and water reabsorption
In glomerulonephritis, what damages epithelial cells resulting in proteinuria?
Ischemia
Lysosomal enzymes
Compression from edema
Activated complement
Altered membrane permeability
Which gastric hormone inhibits acid and pepsinogen secretion and decreases the release of gastrin?
Bombesin
Histamine
Somatostatin
Acetylcholine
Glucose transport enhances the absorption of which electrolyte?
Sodium
Phosphate
Potassium
Chloride
The formation of water-soluble molecules to facilitate the absorption of the by-products of lipid hydrolysis is accomplished by:
Micelles
Phospholipase
Chylomicrons
Colipase
Which water-soluble vitamins are dependent on sodium for absorption?
Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B1
Vitamin C
Vitamin B12
Folic acid
SBO at the pylorus or high small bowel causes metabolic alkalosis because of:
Gain of pancreatic bicarbonate
Excessive loss of H+ from gastric juice
Loss of K+
Loss of bile acids
What is a cause of chronic antral gastritis?
Helicobacter pylori
Autoantibodies to H+/K+ ATPase
Pernicious anemia
Bile reflux
Primary cause of peptic ulcers?
Hypersecretion of acid
Hyposecretion of pepsin
Helicobacter pylori
Escherichia coli
Which statement is false re: alcoholic cirrhosis?
Inflammation/damage begin in bile canaliculi.
Alcohol → acetaldehyde → fibrosis
Mitochondria impaired → ↓ FA oxidation
Acetaldehyde inhibits protein export
Which statement is false re: acute pancreatitis?
Duct obstruction → backup → enzyme activation
Can result from drugs/viral injury
It’s an autoimmune IgG coating acinar cells
Usually mild, self-limited
Med that compensates for CF digestive deficit:
Salt tabs
Pancreatic enzymes
Antihypertensives
Antibiotics
Why CF → exocrine pancreatic insufficiency?
Pancreatic ducts obstructed with mucus
Ischemia
Pancreas can’t make enzymes
Volvulus
Why fatty maldigestion in CF?
Bile ducts blocked
Fail to metabolize fat-soluble vits
Deficiency of pancreatic enzymes
Jejunal fat malabsorption
Why infant with celiac bruises/bleeds?
Vitamin K deficiency from fat malabsorption
Marrow depression
Anemia
On warfarin
Which vitamin improves the absorption of oral iron in children?
A
B
C
E
the tonic neck reflux observed in a newborn should be no longer be obtainable by
2 years
1 year
10 months
5 moths
What are tumor cell markers?
Hormones, enzymes, antigens, and antibodies that are produced by cancer cells
Receptor sites on tumor cells
Cytokines against cancer cells
ID marks for radiation therapy
Which clinical manifestation is characteristic of cluster headaches?
Preheadache aura
Severe unilateral tearing
Gradual onset of a tight band around the head
Significant unilateral, temporal pain
Pain lasting from 30 to 120 minutes
Which statement is false about abdominal pain production?
Chemical mediators (histamine, bradykinin, serotonin) can cause pain.
Edema and vascular congestion cause stretching → pain.
Ischemia from obstruction or thrombosis causes pain.
Low concentrations of anaerobes produce abdominal pain.
How can visceral abdominal pain best be described?
Diffuse, vague, poorly localized, dull
Travels from a specific organ to spinal cord
Lateralizes to one side
Associated with peristalsis only
Cardinal symptoms of small intestinal obstruction:
Constant dull pain relieved by defecation
Acute intermittent pain 30–120 min after eating
Colicky pain from distention, followed by vomiting
Excruciating hypogastric ischemic pain
Which statement is false about duodenal ulcers?
Bleeding → hematemesis or melena
Gastric emptying is slowed
Pain 30 min–2 h after eating
More common than other PUD
