Pathophysiology Final Exam

Question 1 of 5

A 56-year-old woman has been experiencing memory loss and confusion for the past year. The client is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Which finding is most characteristic of this disease?

A. Neurofibrillary tangles in the brain B. Demyelination of neurons in the brain C. Accumulation of beta-amyloid plaques D. Formation of Lewy bodies

Question 2 of 5

A patient is administered isoniazid (INH) for tuberculosis. Which of the following adverse effects will result in discontinuation of the medication?

A. Weight gain B. Jaundice C. Fever D. Arthralgia

Question 3 of 5

A male patient is being treated with testosterone gel for hypogonadism. What important instruction should the nurse provide regarding the application of this medication?

A. Apply the gel to the chest or upper arms. B. Apply the gel to the lower abdomen or thighs. C. Apply the gel to the face and neck. D. Apply the gel to the scalp and back.

Question 4 of 5

A patient is taking a statin for hyperlipidemia. What important instruction should the nurse provide to the patient?

A. Take the medication at night to avoid muscle pain. B. Take the medication in the morning to ensure it works throughout the day. C. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medication. D. Take the medication with a high-fat meal to increase absorption.

Question 5 of 5

A 58-year-old woman comes to the clinic for evaluation of a sharp, intermittent, severe, stabbing facial pain that she describes as 'like an electric shock.' The pain occurs only on one side of her face; it seems to be triggered when she chews, brushes her teeth, or sometimes when she merely touches her face. There is no numbness associated with the pain. What is most likely causing her pain?

A. Temporal arteritis B. Trigeminal neuralgia C. Migraine headache D. Cluster headache

Pathophysiology Final Exam

Skildor

ATI RN

ATI RN