Question 1
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Which of the following is not a sign of acute inflammation?
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Pain
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Functio Laesa
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Swelling
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Erythema
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Warmth
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Angiogenesis
Question 2
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List the main components of the 1st (vascular) phase of acute inflammation.
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Vascular dilation --> smooth muscle relaxation --> endothelial cell contraction --> increase in vascular permeability
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Smooth muscle relaxation --> vascular dilation --> endothelial cell contraction --> increase in vascular permeability
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Endothelial cell contraction --> increase in vascular permeability --> vascular dilation --> smooth muscle relaxation
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Endothelial cell contraction --> increase in vascular permeability --> smooth muscle relaxation --> vascular dilation
Question 3
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Bradykinin has effects similar to histamine, but these effects become evident later in the inflammation process.
Question 4
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Your patient has been bitten by a venomous snake. You would expect activation of the complement cascade through which pathway?
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Classical pathway
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Alternative pathway
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Lectin pathway
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Complement pathway
Question 5
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Nitric oxide, prostaglandins, leukotrienes, cytokines and PAF are all examples of
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Plasma-derived mediators of inflammation
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Cell-derived mediators of inflammation
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Complement-derived mediators of inflammation
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Lymphocyte-derived mediators of inflammation
Question 6
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The process by which leukocytes are marginalized and become attached to the endothelium of vessels is called
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Margination
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Pavementing
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Exudation
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Diapedesis
Question 7
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IL-1 and TNF are the primary endogenous pyrogens released from leukocytes or macrophages
Question 8
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Which major cell types would you expect to see in the 3rd (organization) stage of wound healing and repair?
Question 9
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Wound healing by first/primary intention includes: formation of a scab, scavenger action of PMNs, formation of granulation tissue, and scarring.
Question 10
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With persistent injury that leads to chronic inflammation,
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the symptoms are prominent
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CT proliferation occurs as inflammation subsides
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Exudate is comprised of neutrophils
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Exudate is comprised of lymphocytes and macrophages
Question 11
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A patient's kidney was affected by inflammation for 2-3 months. What type of cells would you expect to see in the tissue?
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Lymphocytes
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Macrophages
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Fibroblastic scarring
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Plasma cells
Question 12
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You are observing tissue slides and see many multinucleated giant cells. What underlying reaction/inflammation probably caused this?
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Granulomatous
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Ulcerative
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Pseudomembranous
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Acute
Question 13
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Which of the following chemotaxins are endogenous?
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Necrotic cells
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Fibrinopeptides
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Lipopolysaccharide
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IL-8
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LTB4
Question 14
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Under ____ conditions, phagocytosis involves a respiratory burst and killing by way of free radicals. This form of phagocytosis _____ contained within the cell.
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anaerobic; is
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anaerobic; is not
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aerobic; is
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aerobic; is not
Question 15
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Macrophages appear at the site of inflammation 3-4 days after onset of infection/trauma and are typically present in chronic inflammation.
Question 16
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Which of the following pathologies are characterized by serous inflammation, the mildest form of inflammation?
Question 17
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Which of the following complication(s) are associated with granulomas?
Question 18
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Which of the following cell types do not divide regularly, but can be stimulated to divide if necessary?
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Stable cells
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Labile cells
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Permanent cells
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Mitotic cells
Question 19
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Which of the following is not a factor that can significantly delay wound healing?
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Site of the wound
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Mechanical factors
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Age
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Nurtritional factors
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Vitamin C intake
Question 20
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You observe the following signs in your patient: leukocytosis, fever, increased CRP and increased ESR. What causes the increase in hepatic synthesis of CRP?
Question 21
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In early wound organization of granulation tissue you would likely see
Question 22
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Albumin, synthesized by the liver and pancreas, is the major protein generating vascular oncotic pressure.
Question 23
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Non-inflammatory edema is characterized by
Question 24
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Which of the below options are clinical examples of edema?
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Cirrhosis of the liver
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CHF
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Nephrotic syndrome
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Lymphatic obstruction
Question 25
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Blushing of the cheeks is an example of passive hyperemia.
Question 26
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A "nutmeg" liver is the result of
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hepatic congestion due to left heart failure
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one too many "cinnamon challenges"
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hepatic congestion due to right heart failure
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hepatic steatosis
Question 27
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Factors increasing one's risk for hemorrhage include:
Question 28
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Metrorrhagia is defined as profound menstrual bleeding and is considered a form of hemorrhage.
Question 29
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Arterial rupture is often due to weakening of the vessel walls and venous rupture is often due to injury.
Question 30
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A 65-year-old female alcoholic is found to have sever liver cirrhosis and facial edema. Which of the following directly contributes to this form of edema?
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Decreased lymphatic flow
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Decreased oncotic pressure
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Increased venous pressure
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Decreased arterial pressure
Question 31
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Which of the following substances provides a framework for a clot?
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Thrombin
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RBCs
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Plasmin
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Fibrin
Question 32
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A healthcare worker develops a small thrombus in their lower leg. What is the most likely fate of the thrombus?
Question 33
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A 70-year-old male has a hard time catching his breath and has a dry cough that worsens at night. Diffuse pulmonary edema is noted. The cause of this patient's edema is right-sided heart failure.
Question 34
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Twin brothers present to your ED with acute conditions; one with volvulus and one with testicular torsion. With respect to the damaged tissues, you would expect to see a RED infarct in these cases.
Question 35
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You are a pathology PA are looking at an area of tissue that looks to be consistent with a pale/white infarct that is mottled. Which of the following injuries/mechanisms could explain this?
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Pulmonary infarction that is now receiving blood from bronchial arteries
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Hepatic infarction perfused by collateral vessels after a few days
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Myocardial infarction perfused by collateral vessels after a few days
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This description is highly unlikely
Question 36
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A patient, known to be in shock, is hypotensive, acidotic, and has oliguria. What stage of shock is the patient probably in?
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Compensated
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Decompensated
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Irreversible
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Cardiogenic
Question 37
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A paradoxical embolus is a venous embolus that travels to the arterial circulation via the foramen ovale or interventricular septal defect.
Question 38
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Intravascular coagulation is the result of the interaction of which factors?
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Coagulation proteins
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Hemodynamic changes
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Platelets
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Endothelial cells
Question 39
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Virchow's triad comprises the three predisposing conditions for pathologic thrombi including: endothelial cell injury, hypocoagulability of the blood and hemodynamic changes.
Question 40
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Alternating bands of RBCs and platelets/fibrin, also known as Lines of Zahn, appear in venous clots due to the dynamic nature of blood flow.