Nur 502 - Advanced Patho EXAM PREP
NUR 502 - ADVANCED PATHO EXAM PREP LATEST 2025/2026
ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK COMPLETE 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+ GUARANTEED PASS- ACE YOUR EXAM
A 3-week-old male infant is brought to the ER with projectile vomiting and
irritability. The mother said that he seems to be hungry a lot but vomits after, and
it has gotten worse over 2-3 days. She also notes he is constipated. The most likely
diagnosis is:
A) intestinal malrotation.
B) Meckel diverticulum.
C) pyloric stenosis.
D) esophageal atresia - Correct Answer-C
In which of these scenarios is liver injury most likely?
A) A 55-year-old with a low alanine aminotransferase (ALT)
B) A 45-year-old with an elevated aspartate aminotransferase (AST)
C) A 60-year-old with an elevated alkaline phosphatase and elevated γ-glutamyl
transpeptidase (GGT)
D) A 70-year-old with an elevated alkaline phosphatase and normal γ-glutamyl
transpeptidase (GGT - Correct Answer-C
A 50-year-old man is diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease. He smokes
and drinks a lot of coffee. What is a likely reason for the development of reflux in
this man?
A) Impaired gastric motility
1|Page
, Nur 502 - Advanced Patho EXAM PREP
B) Abnormalities in the lower esophageal sphincter
C) Increased sympathetic stimulation
D) Decreased hydrochloric acid inhibition - Correct Answer-B
Clinical manifestations of new onset, uncomplicated gastroesophageal reflux
disease include:
A) heartburn.
B) sour taste in mouth.
C) odynophagia.
D) melena.
E) heartburn and sour taste in mouth. - Correct Answer-E
When the normal esophageal squamous epithelium becomes metaplastic
columnar epithelium (a precursor to adenocarcinoma), it is referred to as:
A) esophagitis
B) ulcer
C) Barrett esophagus
D) erosive disease. - Correct Answer-C
Diagnostic evaluation for causes of gastritis includes:
A) colonoscopy
B) Helicobacter pylori testing
C) barium swallow
D) blood alcohol level. - Correct Answer-B
2|Page
, Nur 502 - Advanced Patho EXAM PREP
3. The bacterium Helicobacter pylori causes mucosal lining issues by
A) producing urease, which allows bacterial colonization
B) producing urea, which increases stomach acid
C) eliminating protective cytotoxins
D) destroying normal flora. - Correct Answer-A
Epigastric pain that is relieved by food is suggestive of
A) cholecystitis
B) peptic ulcer
C) pancreatitis
D) gastroesophageal reflux disease. - Correct Answer-B
Which of the following is a common cause of peptic ulcer development?
A) Gastrinoma
B) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug use
C) Stress
D) Chronic kidney disease - Correct Answer-B
A woman is diagnosed with cholelithiasis. Which finding from the history and
physical examination may have contributed to the development of the condition?
A) The patient's body mass index (BMI) is 40.
B) The patient is a vegetarian
3|Page
, Nur 502 - Advanced Patho EXAM PREP
C) The patient drinks 4 ounces of red wine nightly
D) The patient takes 81 mg of aspirin every morning. - Correct Answer-A
Gallstones in the common bile duct in comparison to those in the cystic duct are
more likely to result in
A) right upper quadrant pain
B) jaundice
C) ascites
D) low bilirubin levels. - Correct Answer-B
Which of the following types of viral hepatitis is not associated with the potential
development of chronic hepatitis?
A) Type A
B) Type B
C) Type C
D) All of these are correct. - Correct Answer-A
What is a goiter? - Correct Answer-enlargement of the thyroid gland
Where does nutrient absorption begin?
A) Esophagus
B) Stomach
C) Small intestine
D) Large intestine - Correct Answer-C
4|Page
NUR 502 - ADVANCED PATHO EXAM PREP LATEST 2025/2026
ACTUAL EXAM TEST BANK COMPLETE 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+ GUARANTEED PASS- ACE YOUR EXAM
A 3-week-old male infant is brought to the ER with projectile vomiting and
irritability. The mother said that he seems to be hungry a lot but vomits after, and
it has gotten worse over 2-3 days. She also notes he is constipated. The most likely
diagnosis is:
A) intestinal malrotation.
B) Meckel diverticulum.
C) pyloric stenosis.
D) esophageal atresia - Correct Answer-C
In which of these scenarios is liver injury most likely?
A) A 55-year-old with a low alanine aminotransferase (ALT)
B) A 45-year-old with an elevated aspartate aminotransferase (AST)
C) A 60-year-old with an elevated alkaline phosphatase and elevated γ-glutamyl
transpeptidase (GGT)
D) A 70-year-old with an elevated alkaline phosphatase and normal γ-glutamyl
transpeptidase (GGT - Correct Answer-C
A 50-year-old man is diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease. He smokes
and drinks a lot of coffee. What is a likely reason for the development of reflux in
this man?
A) Impaired gastric motility
1|Page
, Nur 502 - Advanced Patho EXAM PREP
B) Abnormalities in the lower esophageal sphincter
C) Increased sympathetic stimulation
D) Decreased hydrochloric acid inhibition - Correct Answer-B
Clinical manifestations of new onset, uncomplicated gastroesophageal reflux
disease include:
A) heartburn.
B) sour taste in mouth.
C) odynophagia.
D) melena.
E) heartburn and sour taste in mouth. - Correct Answer-E
When the normal esophageal squamous epithelium becomes metaplastic
columnar epithelium (a precursor to adenocarcinoma), it is referred to as:
A) esophagitis
B) ulcer
C) Barrett esophagus
D) erosive disease. - Correct Answer-C
Diagnostic evaluation for causes of gastritis includes:
A) colonoscopy
B) Helicobacter pylori testing
C) barium swallow
D) blood alcohol level. - Correct Answer-B
2|Page
, Nur 502 - Advanced Patho EXAM PREP
3. The bacterium Helicobacter pylori causes mucosal lining issues by
A) producing urease, which allows bacterial colonization
B) producing urea, which increases stomach acid
C) eliminating protective cytotoxins
D) destroying normal flora. - Correct Answer-A
Epigastric pain that is relieved by food is suggestive of
A) cholecystitis
B) peptic ulcer
C) pancreatitis
D) gastroesophageal reflux disease. - Correct Answer-B
Which of the following is a common cause of peptic ulcer development?
A) Gastrinoma
B) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug use
C) Stress
D) Chronic kidney disease - Correct Answer-B
A woman is diagnosed with cholelithiasis. Which finding from the history and
physical examination may have contributed to the development of the condition?
A) The patient's body mass index (BMI) is 40.
B) The patient is a vegetarian
3|Page
, Nur 502 - Advanced Patho EXAM PREP
C) The patient drinks 4 ounces of red wine nightly
D) The patient takes 81 mg of aspirin every morning. - Correct Answer-A
Gallstones in the common bile duct in comparison to those in the cystic duct are
more likely to result in
A) right upper quadrant pain
B) jaundice
C) ascites
D) low bilirubin levels. - Correct Answer-B
Which of the following types of viral hepatitis is not associated with the potential
development of chronic hepatitis?
A) Type A
B) Type B
C) Type C
D) All of these are correct. - Correct Answer-A
What is a goiter? - Correct Answer-enlargement of the thyroid gland
Where does nutrient absorption begin?
A) Esophagus
B) Stomach
C) Small intestine
D) Large intestine - Correct Answer-C
4|Page
