1. Multiple Choice: Which of the following mechanisms is primarily involved in the development of cardiogenic shock? a) Systemic vasodilation b) Increased cardiac preload c) Impaired myocardial contractility d) Reduced cardiac afterload Answer: c) Impaired myocardial contractility Rationale: Cardiogenic shock is characterized by the heart's inability to pump sufficient blood, often due to impaired myocardial contractility. 2. True/False: The presence of Reed-Sternberg cells is a definitive diagnostic indicator for Hodgkin's lymphoma. Answer: True Rationale: Reed-Sternberg cells are a hallmark of Hodgkin's lymphoma and their presence is essential for diagnosis. 3. Fill-in-the-Blank: The primary pathophysiological process of asthma is ___________. Answer: Bronchoconstriction Rationale: Asthma is characterized by reversible airway obstruction primarily due to bronchoconstriction.