General Pathology — MCQs

In hemodialysis-associated amyloidosis, which of the following is seen?

Which of the following is NOT an example of metaplasia?

Foam cells are characteristically seen in which of the following conditions?

Caseous necrosis is seen in which of the following conditions?

Coagulative necrosis is typically seen in which of the following conditions?

A 66-year-old woman dies of severe congestive heart failure. Her past medical history is remarkable for rheumatoid arthritis that first manifested at the age of 35. The autopsy revealed splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, and glomerulopathy. The spleen, liver, and kidneys showed a similar waxy texture. Which of the following mechanisms explains these clinical and pathologic findings?

Increased number of autophagic vacuoles is seen in which of the following cellular adaptations?

A mother delivered an infant at 38 weeks gestation without complications. Soon after delivery, she experienced respiratory distress, uncontrolled vaginal bleeding, shock, and multiorgan failure, leading to death. Autopsy revealed masses of debris and epithelial squamous cells in the pulmonary microcirculation. What was the likely cause of death?

Barbiturate ingestion is associated with hypertrophy of which cellular organelle?

A 76-year-old woman presents with a 1-hour history of substernal chest pain. Shortly after admission, the patient expires. At autopsy, extensive calcium deposits are noted in the coronary and other arteries affected by severe atherosclerosis. Which of the following terms best describes these autopsy findings?