MSN 570 Advanced Pathophysiology Final 2024

Which of the following cell types would be the first to aid in killing bacteria to prevent infection in his hand?

In chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the inflammatory response predominantly involves:

A 70-year-old woman has difficulty with driving, and she has been frequently getting lost. Her husband said she has also been acting strange and seems to want to sleep a lot. He said the other night she kept saying she was seeing animals such as lions in her room. He says her memory is not too bad, but he is very concerned about her health. Physical examination reveals an alert woman with stable vital signs. Bradykinesia and limb rigidity are noted. These findings are consistent with:

A 25-year-old just had a colonoscopy and was diagnosed with Crohn disease. Which of the following is consistent with this diagnosis?

In which disorder does a Staphylococcus aureus organism produce a toxin leading to exfoliation and large blister formation?