MN551 Midterm exam-Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology-with 100% verified solutions-2026-2027 (7pages)

Questions 1. A 60-year-old man has been diagnosed with renal calculi after repeated episodes of excruciating flank pain in recent weeks. The man states, “I don't know how this could happen to me, since I'm so careful about eating a healthy diet.” What is the most appropriate response to the man's statement? (Points : 3) “Your diet may have played a part in this, but in fact genetics is likely primarily to blame.” “What you eat can influence your risk ofstone formation, but many otherfactors like hormones and your metabolism are involved.” “You likely don't need to change your diet, but now that you have stones in one kidney, you're at very high risk of growing them in the other kidney.” “Your diet might be normally healthy, but high intake of normally beneficial minerals like calcium and magnesium can lead to stones.” Question 2.2. An 87-year-old male resident of an assisted living facility has been consistently continent of urine until the last several weeks. Which of the following actions by the care providers at the facility is the most likely priority? (Points : 3) Performing a physical examination and history to determine the exact cause and character of the incontinence Providing patient education focusing on the fact that occasional incontinence is a normal, age-related change Teaching the resident about protective pads, collection devices, and medications that may be effective Showing the resident the correct technique for exercises to improve bladder, sphincter, and pelvic floor tone Question 3.3. A 34-year-old male patient has diagnoses of liver failure, ascites, and hepatic encephalopathy secondary to alcohol abuse. The patient'sfamily is questioning the care team about why his abdomen is so large even though he is undernourished and emaciated. Which of the following statements most accurately underlies the explanation that a member of the care team would provide to the family? (Points : 3) An inordinate amount of interstitial fluid is accumulating in the patient's