MN551 Advanced Pathophysiology Across The Lifespan Week 10 Quiz (All Correct)

Question 1.                A female patient is suspected of having psoriasis. Which of the following aspects of the woman’s history and her care provider’s assessment would be potential contributors to her health problem?The woman takes an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor for the treatment of hypertension. She has been diagnosed with arthritis.The woman has a family history of diabetes.Skin trauma of any kind often precedes an outbreak.The woman has dark skin.  Question 2.                Which of the following pathophysiologic phenomena would be most indicative of ankylosing spondylitis?Loss of motion in the spinal column and eventual kyphosisA progressive loss of range of motion in knee and hip jointsA facial “butterfly rash” and multiorgan involvementDecreased bone density in long bones Question 3.                The father of an 18-month-old girl noticed a small vesicle on her face several days ago. The lesion ruptured and left a straw-colored crust that remained on the girl’s face. The eruption of new vesicles has prompted him to bring the child to the emergency department. Which of the following treatments for the child’s skin problem is most likely?A topical antifungal ointmentAn oral corticosteroidAn antiviral ointmentA topical antibiotic Question 4.                Which of the following statements best conveys an aspect of the process of keratinization?Keratin cells synthesized in the dermis migrate to the surface over 20 to 30 days.Mitosis that begins with the cells of the stratum granulosum results in a continual supply of new keratinocytes.The stratum germinativum continuously produces new keratinocytes to replace losses.The basal cells of the epidermis migrate to the skin surface at a rate that matches superficial losses of skin cells.    Question 5.                A 35-year-old woman who has been in recovery from alcoholism for 2 years presents at her primary care nurse practitioner’s office with chronic hip pain. She reports that as part of her commitment to her recovery, she began exercising regularly about a year earlier. After a month or two, her hip began to hurt when she ran on the treadmill. She stretches, has had a physical trainer check her form to ensure that it is correct, and rests adequately between each workout. Six months ago the pain began awakening her at night, and now it is constant. She is not aware of any injury to her hip and has no other outward symptoms. Which of the following is most likely to be the cause of her pain?Hematogenous osteomyelitisOsteomyelitis with vascular insufficiencyTuberculosis of the boneOsteonecrosis  Question 6.                Clinical investigation of a 40-year-old female patient with diverse dermatologic signs and symptoms has focused on the woman’s basement membrane. Which of the following skin functions would a clinician most likely attribute to a region of the integument other than the basement membrane?Lack of sensory nerve impulse conductionFormation of blisters on various skin surfacesLack of adhesion between the dermis and epidermisLarge immunoglobulin deposits  Question 7.                An 80-year-old female with a diagnosis of osteoporosis receives daily supplements of calcitonin in the form of a nasal spray that she instills each morning. Which of the following phenomena would her care providers expect to result from her supplementation?Decreased serum calcium levelsIncreased bone resorptionAcceleration of osteoclast actionIncreased bone formation  Question 8.                A 41-year-old woman has been diagnosed as having a loose body of cartilage in her left knee. What data would be most likely to lead clinicians to this conclusion?A visible hematoma is present on the anterior portion of the knee.The woman experiences intermittent, painful locking of her joint.Computed tomography indicates a complete tear of her knee ligament.An X-ray shows that her femoral head and tibia are no longer articulated.      Do you need a similar assignment done for you from scratch? We have qualified writers to help you. We assure you an A+ quality paper that is free from plagiarism. Order now for an Amazing Discount! Use Discount Code “Newclient” for a 15% Discount!NB: We do not resell papers. Upon ordering, we do an original paper exclusively for you.