BIO322 PATHO EXAM 4 GCU
UPDATED FINAL PAPER 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADE A+
◉ 2. A 55-year-old male patient visits his PCP complaining of upper
abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. When asked about when he
experiences his pain, he states that his pain is worse a few hours after he
eats. He also states that his stools have been dark, almost black. His PCP
states that he likely has a peptic ulcer and recommends an endoscopy.
Based on his history, where is the likely location of his peptic ulcer?
A. Esophagus
B. Stomach
C. Duodenum
D. Sigmoid colon
E. Ileum.
Answer: C. Duodenum
◉ Based on the patient above, what is the most common cause of a
peptic ulcer?
A. Chronic NSAID use
B. Alcohol
C. Stress
D. Helicobacter pylori.
Answer: D. Helicobacter Pylori
, ◉ Andy is a 54-year-old male who weighs 297 lbs. He was rushed into
the emergency room after experiencing excruciating pain in his lower
abdomen. For the past two weeks, he has been experiencing diarrhea,
but he thought it was due to eating four Crunch Wrap Supremes and
three Beefy Frito Burritos, and a Diet Coke from Taco Bell. Andy
explained to the medical professional that he has not had a colonoscopy.
Upon examination, he had a fever of 102.3 degrees Fahrenheit and
palpation of his abdomen revealed increased pain and guarding over the
LLQ. A CBC and CT were ordered. The CBC concluded that he had an
increase in WBC's and the CT scan showcased both paracolic and
colonic inflammation. When analyzing the medical tests conducted,
Andy most likely has?
A. Crohn's Disease
B. Diverticulitis
C. IBS
D. Diverticulosis.
Answer: B. Diverticulitis
◉ An 18-year-old Caucasian woman comes into the doctor complaining
about constant abdominal pain and feeling bloated and gassy after she
eats a meal, especially after breakfast. She told the doctor that she
normally eats Krispy Kreme donuts, an English muffin with peanut
butter, or cereal for breakfast. Throughout the day she has constant
diarrhea that "floats in the toilet" and has lost a lot of weight since her
last checkup. She proceeds to tell the doctor that she no longer attends
the gym because she has no energy and is always feeling fatigued. The
doctor decided to run a few tests, and these were the results
· Vitals: normal
UPDATED FINAL PAPER 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADE A+
◉ 2. A 55-year-old male patient visits his PCP complaining of upper
abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. When asked about when he
experiences his pain, he states that his pain is worse a few hours after he
eats. He also states that his stools have been dark, almost black. His PCP
states that he likely has a peptic ulcer and recommends an endoscopy.
Based on his history, where is the likely location of his peptic ulcer?
A. Esophagus
B. Stomach
C. Duodenum
D. Sigmoid colon
E. Ileum.
Answer: C. Duodenum
◉ Based on the patient above, what is the most common cause of a
peptic ulcer?
A. Chronic NSAID use
B. Alcohol
C. Stress
D. Helicobacter pylori.
Answer: D. Helicobacter Pylori
, ◉ Andy is a 54-year-old male who weighs 297 lbs. He was rushed into
the emergency room after experiencing excruciating pain in his lower
abdomen. For the past two weeks, he has been experiencing diarrhea,
but he thought it was due to eating four Crunch Wrap Supremes and
three Beefy Frito Burritos, and a Diet Coke from Taco Bell. Andy
explained to the medical professional that he has not had a colonoscopy.
Upon examination, he had a fever of 102.3 degrees Fahrenheit and
palpation of his abdomen revealed increased pain and guarding over the
LLQ. A CBC and CT were ordered. The CBC concluded that he had an
increase in WBC's and the CT scan showcased both paracolic and
colonic inflammation. When analyzing the medical tests conducted,
Andy most likely has?
A. Crohn's Disease
B. Diverticulitis
C. IBS
D. Diverticulosis.
Answer: B. Diverticulitis
◉ An 18-year-old Caucasian woman comes into the doctor complaining
about constant abdominal pain and feeling bloated and gassy after she
eats a meal, especially after breakfast. She told the doctor that she
normally eats Krispy Kreme donuts, an English muffin with peanut
butter, or cereal for breakfast. Throughout the day she has constant
diarrhea that "floats in the toilet" and has lost a lot of weight since her
last checkup. She proceeds to tell the doctor that she no longer attends
the gym because she has no energy and is always feeling fatigued. The
doctor decided to run a few tests, and these were the results
· Vitals: normal
