Question 1

Hapten mechanisms are found in which medications?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ibuprofen 
B)  Narcotics 
C)  Penicillin 
D)  Cephalosporins 
E)  Tetracycline 
A)  Ibuprofen 
B)  Narcotics 
C)  Penicillin 
D)  Cephalosporins 
E)  Tetracycline

Question 2

The strength of the bond between oxygen and hemoglobin is known as the

Accepted Answer

A)  Bohr effect. 
B)  oxygen-hemoglobin affinity. 
C)  dissociation curve. 
D)  hemoglobin synthesis. 
A)  Bohr effect. 
B)  oxygen-hemoglobin affinity. 
C)  dissociation curve. 
D)  hemoglobin synthesis.

Question 3

One of the cardinal features of sickle cell anemia includes acute and chronic dysfunction of which organs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Spleen 
B)  Bones 
C)  Brain 
D)  Lungs 
E)  Stomach 
A)  Spleen 
B)  Bones 
C)  Brain 
D)  Lungs 
E)  Stomach

Question 4

Red blood cells obtain nearly all their energy from metabolism of

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose. 
B)  fats. 
C)  proteins. 
D)  acetyl coenzyme A. 
A)  glucose. 
B)  fats. 
C)  proteins. 
D)  acetyl coenzyme A.

Question 5

Patients who experience anemic episodes when exposed to certain drugs most likely have

Accepted Answer

A)  thalassemia. 
B)  spherocytosis. 
C)  sickle cell anemia. 
D)  glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency. 
A)  thalassemia. 
B)  spherocytosis. 
C)  sickle cell anemia. 
D)  glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency.

Question 6

The nurse is educating a patient diagnosed with anemia of chronic renal failure about the disease.Which statements made by the nurse are correct regarding the patient's treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Since your glomerular filtration is 13 mL/min, you'll be started on dialysis." 
B)  "Your hematocrit is 29%, so you're going to start on erythropoietin therapy." 
C)  "Your hemoglobin is 9 g/dl, so you'll need erythropoietin therapy." 
D)  "We need to get your hemoglobin up to at least 15 g/dl" 
E)  "You're going to need iron, folate, and B12 therapy to help improve your blood counts." 
A)  "Since your glomerular filtration is 13 mL/min, you'll be started on dialysis." 
B)  "Your hematocrit is 29%, so you're going to start on erythropoietin therapy." 
C)  "Your hemoglobin is 9 g/dl, so you'll need erythropoietin therapy." 
D)  "We need to get your hemoglobin up to at least 15 g/dl" 
E)  "You're going to need iron, folate, and B12 therapy to help improve your blood counts."

Question 7

A patient is diagnosed with aplastic anemia.The nurse expects to find what patient symptoms upon assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Lethargy 
B)  Heart palpitations 
C)  Transient murmurs 
D)  Bradycardia 
E)  Orthopnea 
A)  Lethargy 
B)  Heart palpitations 
C)  Transient murmurs 
D)  Bradycardia 
E)  Orthopnea

Question 8

Red blood cells differ from other cell types in the body, because they

Accepted Answer

A)  contain cytoplasmic proteins. 
B)  have no cytoplasmic organelles. 
C)  have a longer life span. 
D)  contain glycolytic enzymes. 
A)  contain cytoplasmic proteins. 
B)  have no cytoplasmic organelles. 
C)  have a longer life span. 
D)  contain glycolytic enzymes.

Question 9

The most effective therapy for anemia associated with kidney failure is

Accepted Answer

A)  iron administration. 
B)  high-protein diet. 
C)  erythropoietin administration. 
D)  vitamin B12 and folate administration. 
A)  iron administration. 
B)  high-protein diet. 
C)  erythropoietin administration. 
D)  vitamin B12 and folate administration.

Exam 13: Alterations in Oxygen Transport

Hapten mechanisms are found in which medications?

The strength of the bond between oxygen and hemoglobin is known as the

One of the cardinal features of sickle cell anemia includes acute and chronic dysfunction of which organs?

Red blood cells obtain nearly all their energy from metabolism of

Patients who experience anemic episodes when exposed to certain drugs most likely have

The nurse is educating a patient diagnosed with anemia of chronic renal failure about the disease.Which statements made by the nurse are correct regarding the patient's treatment?

A patient is diagnosed with aplastic anemia.The nurse expects to find what patient symptoms upon assessment?

Red blood cells differ from other cell types in the body, because they

The most effective therapy for anemia associated with kidney failure is

Introduction to Pathophysiology

Homeostasis and Adaptive Responses to Stressors

Cell Structure and Function

Cell Injury, Aging, and Death

Genome Structure, Regulation, and Tissue Differentiation

Genetic and Developmental Disorders

Neoplasia

Infectious Processes

Inflammation and Immunity

Alterations in Immune Function

Malignant Disorders of White Blood Cells

HIV Disease and AIDS

Alterations in Hemostasis and Blood Coagulation

Alterations in Blood Flow

Alterations in Blood Pressure

Cardiac Function

Alterations in Cardiac Function

Heart Failure and Dysrhythmias: Common Sequelae of Cardiac Diseases

Shock

Respiratory Function and Alterations in Gas Exchange

Obstructive Pulmonary Disorders

Restrictive Pulmonary Disorders

Fluid and Electrolyte Homeostasis and Imbalances

Acid-Base Homeostasis and Imbalances

Renal Function

Intrarenal Disorders

Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease

Disorders of the Lower Urinary Tract

Male Genital and Reproductive Function

Alterations in Male Genital and Reproductive Function

Female Genital and Reproductive Function

Alterations in Female Genital and Reproductive Function

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Gastrointestinal Function

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Alterations in Function of the Gallbladder and Exocrine Pancreas

Liver Diseases

Endocrine Physiology and Mechanisms of Hypothalamic-Pituitary Regulation

Disorders of Endocrine Function

Diabetes Mellitus

Alterations in Metabolism and Nutrition

Structure and Function of the Nervous System

Acute Disorders of Brain Function

Chronic Disorders of Neurologic Function

Alterations in Special Sensory Function

Pain

Neurobiology of Psychotic Illnesses

Neurobiology of Nonpsychotic Illnesses

Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System

Alterations in Musculoskeletal Function: Trauma, Infection, and Disease

Alterations in Musculoskeletal Function: Rheumatic Disorders

Alterations in the Integumentary System

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