ATI Pathophysiology Quizlet

Question 1 of 5

A 57-year-old male presents to his primary care provider with a red face, hands, feet, ears, headache, and drowsiness. A blood smear reveals an increased number of erythrocytes, indicating:

A. Leukemia B. Sideroblastic anemia C. Hemosiderosis D. Polycythemia vera

Question 2 of 5

A female patient has been diagnosed with tuberculosis and begun multiple-drug therapy. The woman has asked the nurse why it is necessary for her to take several different drugs instead of one single drug. How should the nurse best respond to the patient's question?

A. "Multiple drugs are used because doctors need to combat the TB bacteria from different angles to effectively treat the infection." B. "The use of multiple drugs prevents the development of drug-resistant TB." C. "Multiple drugs are prescribed because the final testing results for TB can take up to 3 weeks to confirm the most effective treatment." D. "Multiple drugs are used in order to speed up the course of treatment."

Question 3 of 5

The nurse knows which phenomenon listed below is an accurate statement about axonal transport?

A. Anterograde and retrograde axonal transport allow for the communication of nerve impulses between a neuron and the central nervous system (CNS). B. Materials can be transported to the nerve terminal by either fast or slow components. C. The unidirectional nature of the axonal transport system protects the CNS against potential pathogens. D. Axonal transport facilitates the movement of electrical impulses but precludes the transport of molecular materials.

Question 4 of 5

A secondary immune response differs from the primary immune response in that:

A. It is more rapid than the primary response and results in higher antibody levels B. It is slower than the primary response and doesn't change the antibody levels C. It occurs at the same time as the primary response but results in a decrease in antibodies D. It only occurs in hyperallergic reactions and results in a decrease in antibodies

Question 5 of 5

What therapeutic effect is expected from tamsulosin (Flomax) in a male patient with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?

A. Relaxation of the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, leading to improved urinary flow. B. Increase in urine flow and relief of urinary obstruction. C. Reduction in prostate size and improvement in urinary symptoms. D. Improvement in erectile function.

ATI Pathophysiology Quizlet

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ATI RN

ATI RN