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Nur 502 Advanced Patho Actual Exam Version 1 & 2
Newest 2025/2026 Complete 200 Questions And
Correct Answers |Already Graded A+||Latest Exam
Version!!!
What is a goiter? - Answer-enlargement of the thyroid
gland
Where does nutrient absorption begin?
A) Esophagus
B) Stomach
C) Small intestine
D) Large intestine - Answer-C
Which cranial nerve controls intestinal motility?
A) Trigeminal
B) Glossopharyngeal
C) Hypoglossal
D) Vagus - Answer-D
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Which of the following statements describes the function
of Escherichia coli in the intestine?
A) These organisms feed off undigested food.
B) They synthesize vitamins (e.g., B vitamins).
C) They produce mucus so that feces will pass.
D) They aid with water absorption.
E) Both these organisms feed off undigested food, and
they synthesize vitamins (e.g., B vitamins). - Answer-E
__________ emulsifies fat soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and
K) so that they can be absorbed.
A) Amylase
B) Lipase
C) Bile salts
D) Bilirubin - Answer-C
Changes in the gastrointestinal system associated with
aging include:
A) increased stomach acid secretion leading to
susceptibility of ulcer formation.
B) increased peristalsis thereby causing diarrhea.
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C) reduced liver blood flow and drug clearance.
D) increased intrinsic factor production. - Answer-C
An infant is born with an esophageal atresia with a
tracheoesophageal fistula. A complication that can occur
is:
A) aspiration pneumonia.
B) inability to suck.
C) bowel obstruction.
D) anal atresia. - Answer-A
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 - Answer-C
In which of these scenarios is liver injury most likely?
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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 - 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
B) Abnormalities in the lower esophageal sphincter
C) Increased sympathetic stimulation
D) Decreased hydrochloric acid inhibition - Answer-B
Clinical manifestations of new onset, uncomplicated
gastroesophageal reflux disease include:
A) heartburn.
B) sour taste in mouth.
Nur 502 Advanced Patho Actual Exam Version 1 & 2
Newest 2025/2026 Complete 200 Questions And
Correct Answers |Already Graded A+||Latest Exam
Version!!!
What is a goiter? - Answer-enlargement of the thyroid
gland
Where does nutrient absorption begin?
A) Esophagus
B) Stomach
C) Small intestine
D) Large intestine - Answer-C
Which cranial nerve controls intestinal motility?
A) Trigeminal
B) Glossopharyngeal
C) Hypoglossal
D) Vagus - Answer-D
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Which of the following statements describes the function
of Escherichia coli in the intestine?
A) These organisms feed off undigested food.
B) They synthesize vitamins (e.g., B vitamins).
C) They produce mucus so that feces will pass.
D) They aid with water absorption.
E) Both these organisms feed off undigested food, and
they synthesize vitamins (e.g., B vitamins). - Answer-E
__________ emulsifies fat soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and
K) so that they can be absorbed.
A) Amylase
B) Lipase
C) Bile salts
D) Bilirubin - Answer-C
Changes in the gastrointestinal system associated with
aging include:
A) increased stomach acid secretion leading to
susceptibility of ulcer formation.
B) increased peristalsis thereby causing diarrhea.
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C) reduced liver blood flow and drug clearance.
D) increased intrinsic factor production. - Answer-C
An infant is born with an esophageal atresia with a
tracheoesophageal fistula. A complication that can occur
is:
A) aspiration pneumonia.
B) inability to suck.
C) bowel obstruction.
D) anal atresia. - Answer-A
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 - Answer-C
In which of these scenarios is liver injury most likely?
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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 - 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
B) Abnormalities in the lower esophageal sphincter
C) Increased sympathetic stimulation
D) Decreased hydrochloric acid inhibition - Answer-B
Clinical manifestations of new onset, uncomplicated
gastroesophageal reflux disease include:
A) heartburn.
B) sour taste in mouth.
