Advanced Pathophysiology Midterm.2022

The action of platelet-derived growth factor is to stimulate the production of which cells?

Selected Answer:

Platele ts

•                          Question 2

1 out of 1 points

A healthcare professional is educating a patient about asthma. The professional states that good control is necessary due to which pathophysiologic process?

Selected Answer:

Uncontrolled inflammation leads to increased bronchial hyperresponsiveness and eventual scarring.

•                          Question 3

1 out of 1 points

What is an expected change in the cardiovascular system that occurs with aging?

Selected Answer:

Arterial stiffening

•                          Question 4

0 out of 1 points

People diagnosed with neurofibromatosis have varying degrees of the condition because of which genetic principle?

Selected Answer:

Dominan ce

•                          Question 5

0  out of 1 points

When endothelial cells are injured, what alteration contributes to atherosclerosis?

Selected Answer:

The release of toxic oxygen radicals that oxidize low-density lipoproteins (LDLs)

•                          Question 6

1  out of 1 points

A healthcare professional cares for older adults in a skilled nursing facility. What should the professional assess for in these individuals related to cardiovascular functioning?

Selected Answer:

Increased rate of falling and dizzy spells