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Final Exam: NR507/ NR 507 (2026/2027 Latest Update) Advanced Pathophysiology Exam| 100% Correct| Questions and Verified Answers| Graded A- Chamberlain
Final Exam: NR507/ NR 507 (2026/2027
Latest Update) Advanced Pathophysiology
Exam| 100% Correct| Questions and Verified
Answers| Graded A- Chamberlain
Q: Upon examination of a urinalysis, the NP can highly suspect that the causative bacteria are
gram negative because of the presence of:
RBCs.
Nitrites.
WBCs.
Casts.
Answer:
Nitrites.
Q: The NP would know that the patient most likely has an uncomplicated UTI because:
The UTI responds well to a short course of antibiotic therapy.
There is low-grade fever.
Flank pain is present but minimal.
The bacteria are contained within the bladder.
Answer:
The UTI responds well to a short course of antibiotic therapy.
Q: The urinalysis of a patient with a complicated UTI will show WBCs and casts
True
False
Answer:
True
Q: The purpose of straining in BPH is to overcome the obstruction encountered during
urination.
True
False
Answer:
True
Q: There is a significant risk for men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) to develop
cellular mutations that lead to prostate cancer.
True
False
Answer:
False
Q: The peripheral zone of the prostate is the largest zone.
True
False
Answer:
True
Q: On a digital rectal exam to assess the quality of the prostate, the NP would be concerned
with which of the following findings?
A rubber-like quality of the prostate.
A hard nodule.
A lack of pain on palpation.
A soft-smooth prostate.
Answer:
A hard nodule.
Q: The patient most often develops symptoms of BPH when:
A nodule forms on the prostate.
The patient's PSA becomes elevated.
The prostatic urethra becomes obstructed.
The bladder becomes obstructed.
Answer:
The prostatic urethra becomes obstructed.
Q: The action of a 5-Alpha-reductase inhibitor causes:
Reduction of the size of the nodule that is causing obstruction.
Relaxation of the smooth muscle of the bladder neck.
Shrinkage of the prostate gland.
Relaxation of the external sphincter.
Answer:
Shrinkage of the prostate gland.
Q: Men who have BPH are prone to developing a UTI because:
They have a low WBC count due to an infected prostate.
The prostate is not a sterile environment.
Stagnated urine in the bladder promotes bacterial growth.
Ingested fluids do not adequately flush the kidneys.
Answer:
Stagnated urine in the bladder promotes bacterial growth
Q: The underlying cause of BPH is that normal prostate cells respond to increases in
dihydrotestosterone that causes them to live longer and multiply.
True
False
Answer:
True
Q: The prostate specific antigen (PSA) helps to liquefy semen post-ejaculation.
True
False
Answer:
True
Q: The location of the characteristic hyperplastic nodules of BPH is:
In the anterior prostate zone.
In the posterior prostate.
In the zone immediately inside the rectum.
In the periurethral zone.
Answer:
In the periurethral zone.
Q: Renal calculi are typically confined to the bladder.
True
False
Answer:
False
Q: The most common type of stone is:
Cysteine stone.
Calcium stone.
Struvite stone.
Uric acid stone.
Answer:
Calcium stone.
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