BIOD331 BIOD 331 Final Exam

BIOD331 / BIOD 331 Final Exam (Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Pathophysiology | Questions & Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct - Portage Learning

Question:

A patient presents to the emergency department with complaints of sharp pain that comes in waves in the upper lateral quadrant of the abdomen. Their skin is clammy, and they have been experiencing nausea and vomiting all day long. They have a history of UTIs. Urinalysis reveals that the pH of their urine is 7.8. You suspect that the patient may have a kidney stone. (short answer)

What diagnostic test would you run to confirm your diagnosis?

Answer:

CT scan to determine stone size and confirm diagnosis

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Question:

Anne is a 48 y/o female who presents with excessive vaginal bleeding x 6 months. Her skin is pale, she reports feeling fatigued, and often craves a large cup of Sonic crushed ice. A quick in-office H&H shows a hemoglobin of 9 and hematocrit of 30%. You suspect Anne is anemic. (short answer)

What diagnostic test would you run to confirm your diagnosis? What would her red blood cells look like on the slide? (size and color)

Answer:

-CBC with peripheral smear and ferritin level -RBC's would appear hypochromic and microcytic

Question:

• y/o Tommy is brought in by his mom today for complaints of vomiting and

diarrhea. He does not have a fever. His stool is hemoccult negative (no blood).His younger sibling has similar symptoms.

You diagnose Tommy with viral gastroenteritis. What is the best treatment plan for this patient? Explain your reasoning. (short answer)

Answer:

-Prevent dehydration by replacing lost fluids with electrolytes -The symptoms should resolve on there own and no treatment is required

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Question:

Leah is a 25 y/o female who complains of a stuffy nose and sneezing every Spring and Fall. Benadryl makes her sleepy, and it doesn't really help her nasal congestion. You believe Leah is suffering from a simple case of allergic rhinitis. (short answer)

What is the best treatment plan for this patient? Explain your reasoning.

Answer:

-Intranasal spray for congestion relief and 2 generation antihistamines (non- drowsy)

Question:

A 75-year-old male is brought to the emergency department by his spouse at 8 pm. The spouse reports that they were cleaning up after dinner at

approximately 6:30 pm, and she noticed that her husband's speech was very

unclear. When she asked him what was going on, he said that he didn't know and that the entire right side of his face felt numb. She reports that he is very active, but he has a past medical history of atrial fibrillation. A CT scan confirms that this patient has suffered from an ischemic CVA. (short answer)

What is the best treatment plan for this patient? Explain your reasoning.

Answer:

The patient is still within the 3-4.5 hour window, so tPA drugs should be administered

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Question:

Sydney, an 18 y/o female, presents with constipation, fatigue, and dry skin.Her menstrual periods have gotten heavier, and she has gained 15 lbs since her last visit. Sydney's lab results confirm a diagnosis of hypothyroidism.

What treatment would you prescribe? Explain your reasoning for choosing this treatment plan. (short answer)

Answer:

Thyroxine; synthetic thyroid hormone because hers isn't making enough on its own

Question:

Jeffrey, a 62 y/o patient, is asking how he can decrease his chance of developing cancer. List TWO recommendations you can give to lower his chances of developing cancer. (short answer)

Answer:

Avoid smoking and exercise

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