Which Statement Best Describes the Pathophysiology of Multiple Organ Dysfunction

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the pathophysiology of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) in a patient with sepsis?

• A) The primary cause of MODS is decreased blood pressure.
• B) Endothelial dysfunction is a primary cause of MODS.
• C) Increased microvascular bleeding causes MODS.
• D) Circulating pathogens cause destruction of organs, resulting in MODS.

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Definitions:

Bowed Outward

A description of a production possibility frontier that displays increasing opportunity costs as more of one good is produced.

Specialized Resources

Inputs in the production process that have specific uses and are not easily adaptable to other types of production.

Comparative Advantage

The capacity of a person, business, or nation to create a product or offer a service with a smaller opportunity cost compared to its rivals.

Opportunity Cost

The cost of missing out on the next best alternative when making a decision.