Pathology Flashcards
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Mask-like face, claw-like fingers, hypertension and fibrosis of the esophagus are characteristic of which of the following diseases? A.) Rheumatoid B.) Raynaud’s disease C.) Systemic Lupus D.) Scleroderma
A
Scleroderma
2
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Circulatory level of which cell increase in an acute inflammatory response caused by bacterial infection? A.) Lymphocyte B.) Eosinophil C.) Basophil D.) Neutrophil
A
Neutrophil
3
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Subluxation of the lens, laxity of ligaments and cystic medial necrosis of the aorta are characteristic of which of the following? A.) Von Recklinghausen syndrome B.) Systemic lupus C.) Alkaptonuria D.) Marfan’s syndrome
A
Marfan’s syndrome
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What is a functional vasospastic disorder which affects small arteries and arterioles of the extremities? A.) Thrombophlebitis B.) Dyspnea C.) Buerger’s disease D.) Raynaude’s disease
A
Raynaude’s disease
5
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Which of the following is a localized area of tissue necrosis resulting from an immunologically induced necrotizing vasculitis? A.) Anaplasia B.) Tuberculin reaction C.) Type 3 hypersensitivity D.) Serum sickness
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Type 3 hypersensitivity
6
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Pitting edema is typically caused by which of the following? A.) Hyperthyroidism B.) Congestive heart failure C.) Cirrosis of liver D.) Myxedema
A
Congestive heart failure
7
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Megaloblastic anemia is caused by which of the following vitamin deficiencies? A.) Vitamin B12 B.) Vitamin A C.) Vitamin D D.) Vitamin C
A
Vitamin B12
8
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The Philadelphia chromosome is a risk factor for which leukemia? A.) Chronic lymphocytic B.) Acute lymphocytic C.) Chronic myelocytic D.) Acute myelocytic
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Chronic myelocytic
9
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Patchy consolidation of the lung is characteristic of? A.) Emphysema B.) Bronchopneumonia C.) Bronchitis D.) Bronchial asthma
A
Bronchopneumonia
10
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Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is caused by chronic alcoholism and is due to which of the following? A.) B1 B.) C C.) B3 D.) B8
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B1
11
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Synovial thickening and secretory inflammation with edema but no pannus formation is seen in which of the following? A.) TB arthritis B.) Osteoarthritis C.) Gouty arthritis D.) Raccoon bite
A
Gouty arthritis
12
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Metastatic osteoblastic tumor in a malignancy most likely originates from which of the following? A.) Prostate B.) Breast C.) Colon D.) Lung
A
Prostate
13
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Thombosis and embolism of which of the following vessels can cause a transmural infarction of the small intestine? A.) Inferior mesenteric vein B.) Superior mesenteric vein C.) Superior mesenteric artery D.) Inferior mesenteric artery
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Superior mesenteric artery
14
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X-linked gamma globulinemia of bruton is characterized by? A.) T-cell deficiency B.) Sexual transmission C.) Autosomal in males D.) B-cell deficiency
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B-cell deficiency
15
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Antibody synthesis is a primary function of? A.) Basophils B.) Neutrophils C.) Plasma cells D.) Monocytes
A
Plasma cells
16
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Which of the following procedures exudative lesions caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis and contains caseous? A.) Brodie’s abscess B.) Aschoff bodies C.) Ghon lesion D.) Guarnieri bodies
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Ghon lesion
17
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Who is considered the father of pathology? A.) Pasture B.) Jenner C.) Koch D.) Lister
A
Pasture
18
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In most types of allergic injuries the immediate transient phase of vascular permeability is mediated by which of the following? A.) Histamine B.) The Hoffman factor C.) Complement D.) Anaphylatoxin
A
Histamine
19
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Sequestra frequently accompanies which of the following? A.) Pyogenic osteomyelitis B.) Teneosynovitis C.) Rheumatoid arthritis D.) Osteoarthritis
A
Pyogenic osteomyelitis
20
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Which of the following is responsible for post infectious glomulonephritis? A.) Staph aureus B.) Beta hemolytic strep C.) Group D staphylococcus D.) Staphylococcus streptococcus
A
Beta hemolytic strep
21
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Fatty liver, edema & atrophy of the small bowel are characteristics in which of the following? A.) Marasmus B.) Riboflavin deficiency C.) Pellagra D.) Kwashiorkor
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Kwashiorkor
22
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Who is the most infectious member of the family? A.) Middle aged males B.) Pregnant females C.) Middle aged males D.) School aged children
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School aged children
23
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A young male from central Africa has a rapidly expanding mass in the area of the jaw? A.) Keratoacanthoma B.) Melanoma C.) Burketts lymphoma D.) Squamous cell carcinoma
A
Burketts lymphoma
24
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Generalized muscle weakness, poor intestinal tonus & resultant bloating, heart abnormalities & weakness of respiratory muscles characterizes which of the following deficiencies? A.) K B.) Mg C.) Cl D.) Ca
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Ca
25
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When there is degeneration of the lateral cells, which of the following is affected? A.) Temperature sensation B.) Autonomic function C.) Motor skill D.) Vibration sense
A
Autonomic function
26
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Which of the following causes localized edema and accompanies filariasis? A.) Decreased osmotic pressure B.) Increased venous pressure C.) Lymphatic obstruction D.) Increased hydrostatic
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Lymphatic obstruction
27
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Coccidioidoomycosis most commonly affects which of the following organs? A.) Heart B.) Intestine C.) Lung D.) Skin
A
Lung
28
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Subacute panencephalitis is a rare sequel to? A.) Measles B.) Chicken pox C.) Mumps D.) Herpes simplex
A
Measles
29
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Which of the following is the type of cell which is predominantly produced by inflammatory response to a Salmonella infection? A.) Eosinophils B.) Neutrophils C.) Mononuclear D.) Plasmocyte
A
Neutrophils
30
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The most threatening characteristic Guillian-Barre syndrome affects what muscles? A.) Respiratory B.) Gastric C.) Myocardial D.) Smooth
A
Respiratory
31
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When there is degeneration of the lateral cells which of the following is affected? A.) Vibration sense B.) Autonomic function C.) Temperature sensation D.) Motor skill
A
Motor skill
32
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Tensile stretch is proteinaceous deposition of what in wound healing? A.) Vitamin C B.) Amine C.) Reticulum D.) Collagen
A
Collagen
33
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A starry sky appearance of lymphoid tissue is characteristic of which lymphoma? A.) ALL B.) Burkett’s C.) Hodgkin’s D.) Non-hodgkins
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Burkett’s
34
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A pulmonary embolus most commonly originates in the? A.) Upper extremity B.) Kidney C.) Brain D.) Lower extremity
A
Lower extremity
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Which of the following syndromes is a form of polyposis characterized by polyps in the intrinsic GI tract? A.) Adenocarcinoma B.) Crohn’s disease C.) Ulcerative colitis D.) Peutz Jeghers disease
A
Peutz Jeghers disease
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In which of the following muscle disorders is pseudohypertrophy most common? A.) Myasthenia gravis B.) Myotonic dystrophy C.) Beckers dystrophy D.) Duchenne’s dystrophy
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Duchenne’s dystrophy
37
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Giant cell arthritis primarily affects the? A.) Temporal artery B.) Abdominal arteries C.) Occipital arteries D.) Muscular arteries
A
Temporal artery
38
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Which of the following occurs in a keloid?
A.) Hypertrophic enlargement of scar tissue
B.) Early granulomatous disease
C.) Benign tumor
D.) Response to wound healing
A
Hypertrophic enlargement of scar tissue
39
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Tuberculosis of the spine is AKA for? A.) Ankylosing spondylitis B.) DJD C.) DDD D.) Pott’s disease
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Pott’s disease
40
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The primary biochemical requirement for the clinical diagnosis of gout in the blood is? A.) P B.) Uric acid C.) Alcohol D.) Calcium
A
Uric acid
41
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A deficiency of vitamin C most often effects? A.) Nerves B.) Hemopoietic tissue C.) Muscles D.) Connective tissue
A
Connective tissue
42
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Carcinoma is least likely to metastasize in the? A.) Vertebra B.) Lungs C.) Skeletal muscle D.) Liver
A
Lungs
43
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Megaloblastic anemia is caused by which of the following vitamin deficiencies? A.) Vitamin D B.) Vitamin A C.) Vitamin C D.) Vitamin B12
A
Vitamin B12
44
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What is the result in the cell as consequence of thyroid goiter? A.) Anaplasia B.) Metaplasia C.) Dysplasia D.) Hyperplasia
A
Hyperplasia
