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  • 1. 

    3. The inflammatory response is a nonspecific response to:

    • A.

      A. phagocytosis of foreign material

    • B.

      B. local vasodilatation

    • C.

      C. any tissue injury

    • D.

      D. formation of purulent exudates

    Correct Answer
    C. C. any tissue injury
    Explanation
    ANS: C

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  • 2. 

    4. Chemical mediators released during the inflammatory response include:

    • A.

      A. albumin and fibrinogen

    • B.

      B. growth factors and cell enzymes

    • C.

      C. macrophages and neutrophils

    • D.

      D. histamine

    Correct Answer
    D. D. histamine
    Explanation
    ANS: D

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  • 3. 

    5. Which of the following result directly from the release of chemical mediators following a moderate burn injury? 1. pain 2. local vasoconstriction 3. increased capillary permeability 4. pallor

    • A.

      A. 1, 2

    • B.

      B. 1, 3

    • C.

      C. 2, 3

    • D.

      D. 2, 4

    Correct Answer
    B. B. 1, 3
    Explanation
    ANS: B

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  • 4. 

    7. Edema associated with inflammation results directly from:

    • A.

      A. increased fluid and protein in the interstitial compartment

    • B.

      B. increased phagocytes in the affected area

    • C.

      C. decreased capillary permeability

    • D.

      D. general vasoconstriction

    Correct Answer
    A. A. increased fluid and protein in the interstitial compartment
    Explanation
    ANS: A

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  • 5. 

    8. The warmth and redness related to the inflammatory response results from:

    • A.

      A. increased interstitial fluid

    • B.

      B. production of complement

    • C.

      C. large number of WBCs entering the area

    • D.

      D. increased blood flow into the area

    Correct Answer
    D. D. increased blood flow into the area
    Explanation
    ANS: D

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  • 6. 

    9. What is the correct order of the following events in the inflammatory response immediately after tissue injury? 1. increased permeability of blood vessels 2. dilation of blood vessels 3. transient vasoconstriction 4. migration of leukocytes to the area 5. hyperemia

    • A.

      A. 5, 3, 2, 1, 4

    • B.

      B. 1, 2, 4, 5, 3

    • C.

      C. 2, 3, 5, 4, 1

    • D.

      D. 3, 2, 5, 1, 4

    Correct Answer
    D. D. 3, 2, 5, 1, 4
    Explanation
    ANS: D

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  • 7. 

    11. Systemic effects of severe inflammation include:

    • A.

      A. erythema and warmth

    • B.

      B. loss of movement at the affected joint

    • C.

      C. fatigue, anorexia, and mild fever

    • D.

      D. abscess formation

    Correct Answer
    C. C. fatigue, anorexia, and mild fever
    Explanation
    ANS: C

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  • 8. 

    13. Which of the following statements applies to fever?

    • A.

      A. Viral infection is usually present.

    • B.

      B. Heat-loss mechanisms have been stimulated.

    • C.

      C. It is caused by a signal to the thalamus.

    • D.

      D. It results from release of pyrogens into the circulation.

    Correct Answer
    D. D. It results from release of pyrogens into the circulation.
    Explanation
    ANS: D

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  • 9. 

    14. Mechanisms to bring an elevated body temperature down to the normal level include:

    • A.

      A. general cutaneous vasodilatation

    • B.

      B. generalized shivering

    • C.

      C. increased heart rate

    • D.

      D. increased metabolic rate

    Correct Answer
    A. A. general cutaneous vasodilatation
    Explanation
    ANS: A

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  • 10. 

    19. Glucocorticoids are used to treat inflammation because they directly:

    • A.

      A. promote the release of prostaglandins at the site

    • B.

      B. decrease capillary permeability

    • C.

      C. mobilize lymphocytes and neutrophils

    • D.

      D. prevent infection

    Correct Answer
    B. B. decrease capillary permeability
    Explanation
    ANS: B

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  • 11. 

    20. Patients taking glucocorticoids for long periods of time are likely to develop all of the following EXCEPT:

    • A.

      A. decreased bone density

    • B.

      B. wasting of skeletal muscle

    • C.

      C. opportunistic infections

    • D.

      D. increased leukocyte production

    Correct Answer
    D. D. increased leukocyte production
    Explanation
    ANS: D

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  • 12. 

    21. Which of the following drugs relieves fever and some types of pain but is NOT an anti-inflammatory agent?

    • A.

      A. Acetaminophen

    • B.

      B. Prednisone

    • C.

      C. Aspirin

    • D.

      D. Ibuprofen

    Correct Answer
    A. A. Acetaminophen
    Explanation
    ANS: A

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  • 13. 

    27. During an inflammatory response, erythema is caused by:

    • A.

      A. vasodilatation in the area

    • B.

      B. increased capillary permeability

    • C.

      C. irritation of sensory nerve endings by histamine

    • D.

      D. increased leukocytes in the area

    Correct Answer
    A. A. vasodilatation in the area
    Explanation
    ANS: A

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  • 14. 

    29. Purulent exudates usually contain:

    • A.

      A. small amounts of plasma protein & histamine in water

    • B.

      B. red blood cells & all types of white blood cells

    • C.

      C. numerous leukocytes, bacteria, and cell debris

    • D.

      D. large amounts of water containing a few cells

    Correct Answer
    C. C. numerous leukocytes, bacteria, and cell debris
    Explanation
    ANS: C

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  • 15. 

    30. Isoenzymes in the circulating blood:

    • A.

      A. are a type of plasma protein normally present in the circulating blood

    • B.

      B. often indicate the precise location of an inflammatory response

    • C.

      C. are normally released from leukocytes during the inflammatory response

    • D.

      D. are pyrogens, causing low-grade fever

    Correct Answer
    B. B. often indicate the precise location of an inflammatory response
    Explanation
    ANS: B

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  • 16. 

    31. A serous exudate is best described as a:

    • A.

      A. thin, watery, colorless exudate

    • B.

      B. thick, sticky, cloudy secretion

    • C.

      C. thick, greenish material containing microbes

    • D.

      D. brownish, clotted material

    Correct Answer
    A. A. thin, watery, colorless exudate
    Explanation
    ANS: A

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  • 17. 

    32. Systemic manifestations of an inflammatory response include:

    • A.

      A. edema and erythema

    • B.

      B. area of necrosis and loss of function

    • C.

      C. pain and tenderness

    • D.

      D. elevated C-reactive protein and leukocytosis

    Correct Answer
    D. D. elevated C-reactive protein and leukocytosis
    Explanation
    ANS: D

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  • 18. 

    33. Indicators of a general inflammatory response would include:

    • A.

      A. high, spiking fever and chills

    • B.

      B. elevated C-reactive protein

    • C.

      C. leukopenia and reduced ESR

    • D.

      D. elevated ALT and CK-MB

    Correct Answer
    B. B. elevated C-reactive protein
    Explanation
    ANS: B

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  • 19. 

    34. Prolonged administration of glucocorticoids such as prednisone may cause: 1. atrophy of lymphoid tissue 2. increased resistance to infection 3. thrombocytopenia 4. decreased protein synthesis

    • A.

      A. 1, 2

    • B.

      B. 1, 3

    • C.

      C. 1, 4

    • D.

      D. 2, 4

    Correct Answer
    C. C. 1, 4
    Explanation
    ANS: C

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  • 20. 

    35. Application of ice to an injured knee reduces edema by:

    • A.

      A.promoting return of lymph fluid

    • B.

      B. causing local vasoconstriction

    • C.

      C. increasing the rate of tissue repair

    • D.

      D. causing systemic vasodilatation

    Correct Answer
    B. B. causing local vasoconstriction
    Explanation
    ANS: B

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  • 21. 

    37. Prostaglandins are produced from ___________ and cause ___________.

    • A.

      A. activated plasma protein; increased capillary permeability

    • B.

      B. mast cells; vasodilatation and pain

    • C.

      C. platelets; attraction of neutrophils, chemotaxis

    • D.

      D. mast cell granules; activation of histamines and kinins

    Correct Answer
    B. B. mast cells; vasodilatation and pain
    Explanation
    ANS: B

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  • 22. 

    38. The number of neutrophils in the blood is increased significantly:

    • A.

      A. during allergic reactions

    • B.

      B. during chronic inflammation

    • C.

      C. to produce antibodies

    • D.

      D. in order to promote phagocytosis

    Correct Answer
    D. D. in order to promote phagocytosis
    Explanation
    ANS: D

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  • 23. 

    39. An abscess contains:

    • A.

      A. serous exudate

    • B.

      B. purulent exudate

    • C.

      C. fibrinous exudate

    • D.

      D. hemorrhagic exudate

    Correct Answer
    B. B. purulent exudate
    Explanation
    ANS: B

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  • 24. 

    40. Nonspecific agents that protect uninfected cells against viruses are called:

    • A.

      A. neutrophils

    • B.

      B. macrophages

    • C.

      C. interferons

    • D.

      D. pyrogens

    Correct Answer
    C. C. interferons
    Explanation
    ANS: C

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  • 25. 

    41. Causes of inflammation include:

    • A.

      A. direct physical damage such as cuts and sprains

    • B.

      B. ischemia or infarction

    • C.

      C. allergic reactions

    • D.

      D. infection

    • E.

      E. all the above

    Correct Answer
    E. E. all the above
    Explanation
    ANS: E

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  • 26. 

    42. In normal capillary exchange, what is net hydrostatic pressure based on?

    • A.

      A. the difference between the hydrostatic pressure within the capillary, as compared with the hydrostatic pressure of the interstitial fluid

    • B.

      B. the relative osmotic pressures in the blood and the interstitial fluid

    • C.

      C. the difference between the hydrostatic pressure and osmotic pressure within the capillary

    • D.

      D. the difference between the concentrations of blood cells, plasma proteins, and dissolved substances in the blood and the interstitial fluid

    Correct Answer
    A. A. the difference between the hydrostatic pressure within the capillary, as compared with the hydrostatic pressure of the interstitial fluid
    Explanation
    ANS: A

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  • 27. 

    43. The cardinal signs of inflammation include all of the following EXCEPT:

    • A.

      A. redness

    • B.

      B. loss of function

    • C.

      C. nausea

    • D.

      D. swelling

    • E.

      E. pain

    Correct Answer
    C. C. nausea
    Explanation
    ANS: C

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  • 28. 

    44. Drugs that have anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic activities include: 1. COX-2 inhibitors (NSAIDs) 2. glucocorticoids (e.g., prednisone) 3. ibuprofen (NSAIDs) 4. acetaminophen 5. aspirin (ASA)

    • A.

      A. 1, 2

    • B.

      B. 2, 4

    • C.

      C. 1, 3, 5

    • D.

      D. 1, 4, 5

    • E.

      E. 2, 3, 5

    Correct Answer
    C. C. 1, 3, 5
    Explanation
    ANS: C

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  • 29. 

    45. Aspirin (ASA) is discouraged for treatment of viral infection in children because of:

    • A.

      A. decreased bone growth after puberty

    • B.

      B. frequent production of blood clots

    • C.

      C. formation of a granuloma filled with virus

    • D.

      D. the risk of developing Reye’s syndrome

    Correct Answer
    D. D. the risk of developing Reye’s syndrome
    Explanation
    ANS: D

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  • 30. 

    46. Systemic manifestations of inflammation include all EXCEPT:

    • A.

      A. pyrexia

    • B.

      B. malaise

    • C.

      C. chest pain

    • D.

      D. anorexia

    Correct Answer
    C. C. chest pain
    Explanation
    ANS: C

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  • 31. 

    47. Which of the following cellular elements found in the inflammatory response are responsible for phagocytosis?

    • A.

      A. macrophages

    • B.

      B. basophils

    • C.

      C. B-lymphocytes

    • D.

      D. T-lymphocytes

    • E.

      E. eosinophils

    Correct Answer
    A. A. macrophages
    Explanation
    ANS: A

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  • 32. 

    48. Which chemical mediator is involved in prolonging the inflammatory response?

    • A.

      A. bradykinin

    • B.

      B. histamine

    • C.

      C. leukotrienes

    • D.

      D. chemotactic factors

    Correct Answer
    C. C. leukotrienes
    Explanation
    ANS: C

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  • 33. 

    51. Which of the following statements regarding inflammation is incorrect?

    • A.

      A. Inflammation caused by an allergen or a burn will contain a serous exudate.

    • B.

      B. Infection is one cause of inflammation.

    • C.

      C. Inflammation is the body’s nonspecific response to tissue injury.

    • D.

      D. Disorders are named using the ending -sarcoma to indicate inflammation.

    Correct Answer
    D. D. Disorders are named using the ending -sarcoma to indicate inflammation.
    Explanation
    ANS: D

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  • 34. 

    52. Which of the following helps to localize and contain the foreign material during an inflammatory response?

    • A.

      A. lymphocytes

    • B.

      B. increased fluid

    • C.

      C. fibrinogen

    • D.

      D. antibodies

    Correct Answer
    B. B. increased fluid
    Explanation
    ANS: C

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  • 35. 

    53. Why is an application of cold recommended as part of the RICE first aid measures immediately following an inflammatory response due to injury? Because cold:

    • A.

      A. improves circulation in the area removing chemical mediators

    • B.

      B. causes local vasoconstriction to reduce local edema

    • C.

      C. draws more phagocytic cells to the area to remove debris

    • D.

      D. promotes immediate healing

    Correct Answer
    B. B. causes local vasoconstriction to reduce local edema
    Explanation
    ANS: B

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  • 36. 

    62. Which of the following is a serious potential complication found only with the anti-inflammatory COX-2 inhibitor drugs?

    • A.

      A. increased risk of infection at the site of inflammation

    • B.

      B. Reye’s syndrome developing in children and young adults

    • C.

      C. increased incidence of heart attacks and strokes

    • D.

      D. greatly delayed blood clotting

    Correct Answer
    C. C. increased incidence of heart attacks and strokes
    Explanation
    ANS: C

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