Shock and Edema practice questions

Question 1

1. Septic shock is mediated by which component of gram-negative bacteria?
   a. Adrenomedullin
   b. DPP3
   c. Endotoxin
   d. PAF
   e. All of the above

Answer 1

C

Question 2

2. Which form of shock is commonly associated with the triad of hypothermia, coagulopathy, and acidosis?
   a. Distributive shock
   b. Hypovolemic shock
   c. Cardiogenic shock
   d. Obstructive shock

Answer 2

B

Question 3

3. An increase in capillary hydrostatic pressure will drive fluid
   a. Out of vascular space and into interstitial space
   b. Out of interstitial space and into vascular space
   c. Neither of the above

Answer 3

A

Question 4

4. The nephrotic syndrome and other protein deficiency states will cause
   a. An increase in capillary permeability
   b. A decrease in capillary permeability
   c. An increase in capillary oncotic pressure
   d. A decrease in capillary oncotic pressure
   e. Lymphatic obstruction

Answer 4

D