Path Flashcards

1
Q

Which process is characterized by fragmentation of the cell nucleus?

A

Karyorrhexis

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2
Q

In an inflammatory response, leukocyte emigration occurs in?

A

Postcapillary venules

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3
Q

Kayser-Fleischer rings are associated with the deposition of?

A

Copper

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4
Q

A thromboembolus arising from the left atrium usually results in an infarction of which organ?

A

Brain

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5
Q

Which finding is most consistent with pellagra?

A

Casal’s necklace

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6
Q

“Flaky paint” appearance of the skin is typical for which pathology?

A

Kwashikor

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7
Q

In scleroderma, the letter “S” in the acronym CREST stands for?

A

Sclerodactyly

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8
Q

Arthus reaction is associated with which type of hypersensitivity reaction?

A

Immune complex mediated

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9
Q

Which of the following tumor is malignant?

A

Lymphoma

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10
Q

What is the term used to describe bone overgrowth on the periphery of the vertebral body in spinal osteoarthritis?

A

Spondylophyte

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11
Q

Which condition is a form of rheumatoid arthritis characterized by the development of leukopenia?

A

Felty’s syndrome

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12
Q

Which bone tumor is characterized by night pain relieved by aspirin?

A

Osteoid osteoma

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13
Q

Extrinsic bronchial asthma is associated with which type of hypersensitivity reaction?

A

Type 1

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14
Q

what is the most common cause of acute bacterial endocarditis?

A

Staphylococcus aureus

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15
Q

Which esophageal diverticulum is located near the upper esophageal sphincter?

A

Zenker Diverticulum

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16
Q

Which nephritis is associated with neural deafness and various eye disorders?

A

Alport syndrome

17
Q

Which condition is associated with ADdison’s disease?

A

Adrenocortical insufficiency

18
Q

An Aneruysm will predispose a patient to which of these conditions?

A

Subarachnoid hemorrhagic stroke

19
Q

Which is not a clinical finding in MS?

A

Muscle flaccidity

20
Q

A change in tissue type from one adult form to another due to adaption to stress is called?

A

Metaplasia

21
Q

Which the earliest event occurring in acute inflammation?

A

Vasodilation

22
Q

Enzymatic necrosis is the term applied to cell death occurring in which organ?

A

The pancreas

23
Q

What type of collagen is found first/earliest in wound healing?

A

Type 3

24
Q

Which of these is an embryonic tumor containing several germ layers?

A

Teratoma

25
Q

Which of these is a sign of muscular dystrophy

A

Calf muscle hypertrophy

26
Q

Mask like face, claw like fingers, hypertension and fibrosis of the esophagus are characteristic of which disorder?

A

Scleroderma

27
Q

T helper cells are seen in which type of HS rxn?

A

Type IV

28
Q

Which is the most common cuase of thiamine deficiency in the US?

A

Alcoholism

29
Q

Which if the most common benign tumor of the spine?

A

Hemangioma

30
Q

Muscle fatigue, decrease muscle tone, and predisposition to injury of muscles and tendons due to joint laxity are aspects of which inherited conditon?

A

Ehler danlos syndrome

31
Q

Damage to which area of the optic pathway results bitemporal hemianopia?

A

The optic chiasm

32
Q

Which of these does not result in charcot joints?

A

Tuberculous arthritis

33
Q

Post infectious ascending paralysis and radiculoneuropathy are characteristic of which condition?

A

Guillian barre syndrome

34
Q

Hpyerglycemia, obesity and osteopenia are characteristic of which disorder?

A

Hypercortisolism

35
Q

Which condition is suggested by the presence of blood cells, blood cell casts, and protein on urinalysis?

A

Acute glomerulonephritis

36
Q

Which orangism is the most common opportunistic infection in patients with aids?

A

Pneumocystis carinii

37
Q

What is the most common cause of diffuse liver necrosis?

A

Chronic passive congestion

38
Q

In which condition is “Bread and Butter” pericarditis found?

A

Rheumatic heart disease

39
Q

Which is not a component of tetralogy of fallot?

A

Patent foramen ovale