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NEW 2025/2026 PATHOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS
AND DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS (EXPERT
VERIFIED) FOR GUARANTEED PASS TOP-RATED
A+
PATHOLOGY
Pass your Pathology Test Exam using this a detailed study resource. It
includes exam-style questions, case studies, and clear explanations
covering general and systemic pathology topics. Ideal for students and
medical professionals reviewing disease mechanisms and diagnostics.
The nurse is caring for a client with chronic myelogenous
leukemia (CML) and notes that the client has splenomegaly
and an increased basophil count as well as night sweats, bone
pain, and a low grade fever. The nurse interprets the
symptoms as indicating that the client is in which phase of
the clinical course of CML? ...... ANSWER .......
Accelerated
- Splenomegaly is an enlarged spleen caused by certain
cancers.
- CML has 3 phases; chronic, accelerated or blast/acute
A client's history and physical documents the presence of an
indolent lymphoma. The nurse plans care for which type of
lymphoma? ...... ANSWER ....... Slow Growing
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- Indolent lymphoma is a type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
(NHL) that grows and spreads slowly
- An indolent lymphoma usually won't have any symptoms
Lymphoma ...... ANSWER ....... Cancer of the lymph
nodes (usually malignant) / cancer of the white blood cells
of the lymphatic, or immune, system
The nurse working on a cancer unit is assessing clients for
neutropenia. Which client has the greatest risk? ......
ANSWER ....... Client receiving IV chemotherapy
-Chemo therapeutics are a large contributor to neutropenia in
patients (low neutrophil count)
The nurse's plan of care for a client with multiple myeloma
should include interventions to prevent: ...... ANSWER
....... Fractures.
- Hypercalcemia caused by bone destruction is also a priority
concern in the client with multiple myeloma.
A client's bone marrow study report reveals the findings of
blast cells in the bone marrow. What does the nurse interpret
this as indicating? ...... ANSWER ....... Leukemia
-When a patient has leukemia, abnormal immature white
blood cells (called blasts) multiply uncontrollably
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- They fill up the bone marrow, and prevent production of
other cells important for survival - red blood cells and
platelets
- This leads to infections, anemia and abnormal bleeding.
What is the reason why bed rest and analgesics are expected
treatments for infectious mononucleosis? ...... ANSWER
....... To relieve fever, headache, and sore throat.
- Infectious mononucleosis, also called "mono," is a
contagious disease
- Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is the most common cause
- It is common among teenagers and young adults, especially
college students.
- Mono is transmitted by saliva. Symptoms include fatigue,
fever, rash, and swollen glands.
The nurse is elaborating treatment options for a client with
multiple myeloma . Which treatment options would the
nurse include in this discussion? Select all that apply. ......
ANSWER ....... Allogeneic stem cell transplantation,
Alkalizing agents and prednisone, & "Mini" transplants.
- Corticosteroids, such as dexamethasone and prednisone,
are an important part of the treatment of multiple myeloma /
they reduce nausea caused by chemo
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Allogeneic stem cell transplantation ...... ANSWER .......
A procedure in which a patient receives healthy blood-
forming cells (stem cells) from a donor to replace their own
stem cells that have been destroyed by treatment with
radiation or high doses of chemotherapy.
Endemic Burkitt lymphoma occurs in regions of Africa
where what other infections are common? ...... ANSWER
....... Epstein-Barr and malaria
Endemic Burkitt lymphoma (eBL) ...... ANSWER .......
Endemic Burkitt lymphoma (eBL) is an aggressive B cell
non-Hodgkin lymphoma associated with antigenic
stimulation from Plasmodium falciparum malaria.
- most common childhood cancer in sub-saharan Africa
The nurse is conducting a staff in-service program on non-
Hodgkin lymphomas. The nurse should include that
essentially all people with Burkitt lymphoma have evidence
of infection with: ...... ANSWER ....... EBV
- The Epstein-Barr virus
- It is best known as the cause of infectious mononucleosis.
NEW 2025/2026 PATHOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS
AND DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS (EXPERT
VERIFIED) FOR GUARANTEED PASS TOP-RATED
A+
PATHOLOGY
Pass your Pathology Test Exam using this a detailed study resource. It
includes exam-style questions, case studies, and clear explanations
covering general and systemic pathology topics. Ideal for students and
medical professionals reviewing disease mechanisms and diagnostics.
The nurse is caring for a client with chronic myelogenous
leukemia (CML) and notes that the client has splenomegaly
and an increased basophil count as well as night sweats, bone
pain, and a low grade fever. The nurse interprets the
symptoms as indicating that the client is in which phase of
the clinical course of CML? ...... ANSWER .......
Accelerated
- Splenomegaly is an enlarged spleen caused by certain
cancers.
- CML has 3 phases; chronic, accelerated or blast/acute
A client's history and physical documents the presence of an
indolent lymphoma. The nurse plans care for which type of
lymphoma? ...... ANSWER ....... Slow Growing
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- Indolent lymphoma is a type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
(NHL) that grows and spreads slowly
- An indolent lymphoma usually won't have any symptoms
Lymphoma ...... ANSWER ....... Cancer of the lymph
nodes (usually malignant) / cancer of the white blood cells
of the lymphatic, or immune, system
The nurse working on a cancer unit is assessing clients for
neutropenia. Which client has the greatest risk? ......
ANSWER ....... Client receiving IV chemotherapy
-Chemo therapeutics are a large contributor to neutropenia in
patients (low neutrophil count)
The nurse's plan of care for a client with multiple myeloma
should include interventions to prevent: ...... ANSWER
....... Fractures.
- Hypercalcemia caused by bone destruction is also a priority
concern in the client with multiple myeloma.
A client's bone marrow study report reveals the findings of
blast cells in the bone marrow. What does the nurse interpret
this as indicating? ...... ANSWER ....... Leukemia
-When a patient has leukemia, abnormal immature white
blood cells (called blasts) multiply uncontrollably
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- They fill up the bone marrow, and prevent production of
other cells important for survival - red blood cells and
platelets
- This leads to infections, anemia and abnormal bleeding.
What is the reason why bed rest and analgesics are expected
treatments for infectious mononucleosis? ...... ANSWER
....... To relieve fever, headache, and sore throat.
- Infectious mononucleosis, also called "mono," is a
contagious disease
- Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is the most common cause
- It is common among teenagers and young adults, especially
college students.
- Mono is transmitted by saliva. Symptoms include fatigue,
fever, rash, and swollen glands.
The nurse is elaborating treatment options for a client with
multiple myeloma . Which treatment options would the
nurse include in this discussion? Select all that apply. ......
ANSWER ....... Allogeneic stem cell transplantation,
Alkalizing agents and prednisone, & "Mini" transplants.
- Corticosteroids, such as dexamethasone and prednisone,
are an important part of the treatment of multiple myeloma /
they reduce nausea caused by chemo
, 4|Page
-
Allogeneic stem cell transplantation ...... ANSWER .......
A procedure in which a patient receives healthy blood-
forming cells (stem cells) from a donor to replace their own
stem cells that have been destroyed by treatment with
radiation or high doses of chemotherapy.
Endemic Burkitt lymphoma occurs in regions of Africa
where what other infections are common? ...... ANSWER
....... Epstein-Barr and malaria
Endemic Burkitt lymphoma (eBL) ...... ANSWER .......
Endemic Burkitt lymphoma (eBL) is an aggressive B cell
non-Hodgkin lymphoma associated with antigenic
stimulation from Plasmodium falciparum malaria.
- most common childhood cancer in sub-saharan Africa
The nurse is conducting a staff in-service program on non-
Hodgkin lymphomas. The nurse should include that
essentially all people with Burkitt lymphoma have evidence
of infection with: ...... ANSWER ....... EBV
- The Epstein-Barr virus
- It is best known as the cause of infectious mononucleosis.
