NU 570 Pathophysiology Of Human Disease Proctored Exam

Varicose veins of the legs, as well as esophageal varices, hemorrhoids and varicocele of the scrotum, are all characterized by which of the following pathologic features?

A 72-year-old man who works for a mine in Libby, Montana, has a clinical history of pulmonary function tests that show a decreased FEV, and FVC, with a normal FEV1/FVC ratio. He dies and an autopsy is

A 58-year-old woman with varicose veins of her legs asks you about the pathogenesis and complications of deep venous thrombosis (DVT). Which of the following is a potentially fatal complication of dee

A 23-year-old woman with extensive burn injuries develops diffuse alveolar damage and becomes short of breath. Auscultation reveals pulmonary rales (rattling sounds). What is the most likely cause of

A 70-year-old woman with progressive dyspnea dies in her sleep. The lungs are examined at autopsy (shown). What was the most likely cause of this patient's lung pathology?

A 50-year-old man with familial hyperlipidemia undergoes resection of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Signs of congestive heart failure develop shortly after surgery. Despite treatment, the patient beco

A 36-year-old man with AIDS presents with fever, dry cough, and dyspnea. A chest x-ray shows bilateral and diffuse infiltrates. Laboratory studies reveal a low CD4+ cell count. A lung biopsy discloses

A 30-year-old man was told that he had a heart murmur. Which of the following typically produces heart murmurs?

Rheumatic fever is believed to be an uncommon complication of an acute infection with which of the following microorganisms?

A 62-year-old woman, previously in good health, complains of mild chest pain and dyspnea. Chest x-ray reveals multiple "coin lesions in both lung fields. CT-guided biopsy of a pulmonary lesion would m

The luminal surface of the abdominal aorta is examined during the autopsy of a 72-year-old woman (shown). Which of the following terms best describes this pathologic finding?

A 67-year-old woman develops sudden, substernal chest pain. Laboratory studies and ECG confirm acute myocardial infarct of the left ventricle. Despite vigorous therapy, the patient cannot maintain her

A young adult male takes advantage of the free clinic to discuss recurring symptoms with a doctor. He explains that although he feels well at the moment, he sometimes hears some sound upon exhalation,

A 62-year-old chronic smoker became hoarse and after a few days could not speak at all. What pathologic finding would account for these symptoms?

A neonate is rushed to the hospital in acute respiratory distress and expires. The lungs are examined at autopsy (shown). This pulmonary condition is termed:

A 32-year-old woman who weighs 125 kg (275 lb) is in the hospital for open reduction and internal fixation of a fractured ankle. She states that the only medication she is taking is an oral contracept

A 60-year-old man complained of leg cramps that are so severe that he must often stop walking. What is the underlying pathologic basis for "intermittent claudication" in this patient?

A 33-year-old woman delivers a healthy neonate at 38 weeks gestation. Two days later, the mother collapses in the nursery. Examination of medical records shows that the patient's father died at age 45

A 92-year-old woman is brought unconscious to the emergency room from a nursing home. Her blood pressure is 70/30 mm Hg. She is febrile (102°F) and breathing rapidly (tachypneic). Laboratory studi

A 68-year-old man with a history of heavy smoking suffers a massive heart attack and expires. A whole-mount of the patient's lungs is examined at autopsy (shown). This patient suffered from which of t

The left ventricle of the heart from a 70-year-old man is examined at autopsy (shown). What was the most likely cause of the patient's death?

The left ventricle of the heart from an 82-year-old man is examined at autopsy (shown). Which of the following is the most cause of this pathologic finding?

A 58-year-old woman with a history of cigarette smoking complains of shortness of breath (dyspnea). Physical examination reveals no signs of congestive heart failure. Radiological abnormalities are li

A 50-year-old alcoholic man was brought to the Emergency Department in respiratory distress, complaining of stabbing chest pain on inspiration and sudden onset chills. He was running a high fever (104

A 26-year-old woman who recently emigrated from Africa presents with swelling of her right leg (patient with elephantiasis shown). What is the name for fluid accumulation in the soft tissue of this pa