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PATHO 502 FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM TEST
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A 54 year old man is being evaluated for a suspected infection. As part
of his work-up, hematological blood work is obtained, including a
differential on white blood cells. Which of the following results is (are)
expected if this is an infectious cause?
a-Leukocytosis
b-Lymphopenia
c-Increase in the number of immature granulocytes (neutrophils)
Each of the above
Both A and C above
A laboratory work-up for a patient with drug-induced hemolytic anemia
would be expected to show a(n)
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Increased reticulocyte count
Leukocytosis
Decreased reticulocyte count
Leukopenia
William is a 70 year old man is taking a low-dose aspirin daily to reduce
his risk of a heart attack or stroke. He is at an increased risk for bleeding
due to effects on
Vitamin K-dependent clotting factors
Fibrinogen
Platelets
Thrombin
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William is a 70 year old man is taking a low-dose aspirin daily to reduce
his risk of a heart attack or stroke. He was recently prescribed celecoxib,
a COX-2 selective NSAID, for an acute injury to his shoulder suffered
while playing tennis. Based on the theory as to why COX-2 selective
NSAIDs increase the risk for thrombotic events, William is at risk
because celecoxib exhibits
A. a lack of inhibition of thromboxane in platelets, while inhibiting
prostacyclin in vascular smooth muscle.
B. a preferential action in platelets that increases the concentration of
thromboxane, increasing the risk for bleeding.
C. characteristics that create a proinflammatory state based on the
inhibition of prostaglandins.
D. Minimal anti-inflammatory activity due to a lack of effect on the COX-
1 enzyme.
A 32 year old man has been experiencing asthma symptoms for the past
week, including cough, wheezing, and shortness of breath. A peak flow
is measured and reported at 290 (60% of his expected result). He is
treated with albuterol, which is a β-2 receptor agonist (stimulates the
beta receptors resulting in relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle).
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Based on your understanding of the pathophysiological features of
asthma, which of the following would you predict?
A. The peak flow result should increase as airflow obstruction is
reduced.
B. The peak flow result should decrease as a result of increased mucus
production.
C. The peak flow is not expected to change because albuterol's effect is
not specific for airflow obstruction.
D. The peak flow result should increase because of an expected increase
in heart rate.
Which of the following features usually predicts the need to use
chemotherapy (as opposed to surgery) to treat a malignancy?
A. Local, aggressive invasion of tissue
B. Metastasis
C. Age of patient
PATHO 502 FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM TEST
BANK| COMPLETE 400 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADRED A+| (MOST
RECENT!!)
A 54 year old man is being evaluated for a suspected infection. As part
of his work-up, hematological blood work is obtained, including a
differential on white blood cells. Which of the following results is (are)
expected if this is an infectious cause?
a-Leukocytosis
b-Lymphopenia
c-Increase in the number of immature granulocytes (neutrophils)
Each of the above
Both A and C above
A laboratory work-up for a patient with drug-induced hemolytic anemia
would be expected to show a(n)
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Increased reticulocyte count
Leukocytosis
Decreased reticulocyte count
Leukopenia
William is a 70 year old man is taking a low-dose aspirin daily to reduce
his risk of a heart attack or stroke. He is at an increased risk for bleeding
due to effects on
Vitamin K-dependent clotting factors
Fibrinogen
Platelets
Thrombin
,3|Page
William is a 70 year old man is taking a low-dose aspirin daily to reduce
his risk of a heart attack or stroke. He was recently prescribed celecoxib,
a COX-2 selective NSAID, for an acute injury to his shoulder suffered
while playing tennis. Based on the theory as to why COX-2 selective
NSAIDs increase the risk for thrombotic events, William is at risk
because celecoxib exhibits
A. a lack of inhibition of thromboxane in platelets, while inhibiting
prostacyclin in vascular smooth muscle.
B. a preferential action in platelets that increases the concentration of
thromboxane, increasing the risk for bleeding.
C. characteristics that create a proinflammatory state based on the
inhibition of prostaglandins.
D. Minimal anti-inflammatory activity due to a lack of effect on the COX-
1 enzyme.
A 32 year old man has been experiencing asthma symptoms for the past
week, including cough, wheezing, and shortness of breath. A peak flow
is measured and reported at 290 (60% of his expected result). He is
treated with albuterol, which is a β-2 receptor agonist (stimulates the
beta receptors resulting in relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle).
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Based on your understanding of the pathophysiological features of
asthma, which of the following would you predict?
A. The peak flow result should increase as airflow obstruction is
reduced.
B. The peak flow result should decrease as a result of increased mucus
production.
C. The peak flow is not expected to change because albuterol's effect is
not specific for airflow obstruction.
D. The peak flow result should increase because of an expected increase
in heart rate.
Which of the following features usually predicts the need to use
chemotherapy (as opposed to surgery) to treat a malignancy?
A. Local, aggressive invasion of tissue
B. Metastasis
C. Age of patient
