BIO 322 Patho Midterm 2025/2026 Exam
Questions and Correct Answers | New
Update
Which if the following would result in non-pathological hormonal
hyperplasia?
A. A body builder who takes anabolic steroids to increase muscle mass.
B. The thickening of the endometrium after fertilization and implantation
C. A change in the cell size and shape of the cervix due to human
papillomavirus (HPV)
D. The reversible changing of normal columnar ciliated epithelium of the
bronchial lining by stratified squamous epithelium. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔B.
Elissa is a 16 year old high school student who attempted to overdose on
aspirin because Joey, the star quarterback, kissed Emily, who probably has
mono anyway. You got the privilege of helping to pump Elissa's stomach
and stick charcoal down her throat to dry up the aspirin. Arterial blood
gases showed a metabolic acidosis. Lab showed Na 142 mEq/L (normal
COPYRIGHT©PROFFKERRYMARTIN 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2025. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE.
1
PRIVACY STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
,142-145), K 3.4 mEq/L (3.5-5.0), Ca 8.9 mg/dl (8.8-10.5), Mg 1.8 mg/dl
(1.8-3.0), Cl- 94 (95-105), HCO3- 20 (24-28 mEq/L, HPO4- 2.7 mg/L (2.5-
5) and SO4- 1 mEq/L. By your calculations, does Elissa have an anion
gap?
A. No
B. Yes
C. There is no way to tell from this case - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔B.
A 30-year-old male arrived at the emergency room complaining of nausea,
vomiting, abdominal pain, and lethargy. Based on his symptoms, an ABG
was ordered. His test results were pH 7.33 PaCO2- 22 mm/Hg HCO3- 9.
What type of imbalance is occurring in the patient?
A. Uncompensated metabolic acidosis
B. Compensated respiratory acidosis
C. Uncompensated respiratory acidosis
D. Uncompensated metabolic alkalosis
E. Compensated metabolic acidosis - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔E.
COPYRIGHT©PROFFKERRYMARTIN 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2025. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE.
2
PRIVACY STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
, A 41-year-old man has been a smoker since he was 14. He is experiencing
muscle weakness and headaches. He has also been recently diagnosed
with lung cancer. His serum osmolality is decreased. Which of the following
may be true?
A. He has SIADH and an excess of ADH
B. He has Addison Disease and a deficiency of ADH
C. He has SIADH and a deficiency of aldosterone
D. He has diabetes insipidus and a deficiency of ADH - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔A.
A 51-year-old male has a BP of 150/95mmHg (normal<120/80mmHg). If
this remains untreated for years, which cellular alteration will be seen in the
heart?
A. Atrophy
B. Hyperplasia
C. Metaplasia
D. Hypertrophy - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔D.
A 41-year-old man has been drinking large quantities of water--up to 20
liters per day-- for the past week. On physical examination he has
COPYRIGHT©PROFFKERRYMARTIN 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2025. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE.
3
PRIVACY STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Questions and Correct Answers | New
Update
Which if the following would result in non-pathological hormonal
hyperplasia?
A. A body builder who takes anabolic steroids to increase muscle mass.
B. The thickening of the endometrium after fertilization and implantation
C. A change in the cell size and shape of the cervix due to human
papillomavirus (HPV)
D. The reversible changing of normal columnar ciliated epithelium of the
bronchial lining by stratified squamous epithelium. - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔B.
Elissa is a 16 year old high school student who attempted to overdose on
aspirin because Joey, the star quarterback, kissed Emily, who probably has
mono anyway. You got the privilege of helping to pump Elissa's stomach
and stick charcoal down her throat to dry up the aspirin. Arterial blood
gases showed a metabolic acidosis. Lab showed Na 142 mEq/L (normal
COPYRIGHT©PROFFKERRYMARTIN 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2025. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE.
1
PRIVACY STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
,142-145), K 3.4 mEq/L (3.5-5.0), Ca 8.9 mg/dl (8.8-10.5), Mg 1.8 mg/dl
(1.8-3.0), Cl- 94 (95-105), HCO3- 20 (24-28 mEq/L, HPO4- 2.7 mg/L (2.5-
5) and SO4- 1 mEq/L. By your calculations, does Elissa have an anion
gap?
A. No
B. Yes
C. There is no way to tell from this case - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔B.
A 30-year-old male arrived at the emergency room complaining of nausea,
vomiting, abdominal pain, and lethargy. Based on his symptoms, an ABG
was ordered. His test results were pH 7.33 PaCO2- 22 mm/Hg HCO3- 9.
What type of imbalance is occurring in the patient?
A. Uncompensated metabolic acidosis
B. Compensated respiratory acidosis
C. Uncompensated respiratory acidosis
D. Uncompensated metabolic alkalosis
E. Compensated metabolic acidosis - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔E.
COPYRIGHT©PROFFKERRYMARTIN 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2025. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE.
2
PRIVACY STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
, A 41-year-old man has been a smoker since he was 14. He is experiencing
muscle weakness and headaches. He has also been recently diagnosed
with lung cancer. His serum osmolality is decreased. Which of the following
may be true?
A. He has SIADH and an excess of ADH
B. He has Addison Disease and a deficiency of ADH
C. He has SIADH and a deficiency of aldosterone
D. He has diabetes insipidus and a deficiency of ADH - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔A.
A 51-year-old male has a BP of 150/95mmHg (normal<120/80mmHg). If
this remains untreated for years, which cellular alteration will be seen in the
heart?
A. Atrophy
B. Hyperplasia
C. Metaplasia
D. Hypertrophy - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔D.
A 41-year-old man has been drinking large quantities of water--up to 20
liters per day-- for the past week. On physical examination he has
COPYRIGHT©PROFFKERRYMARTIN 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2025. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE.
3
PRIVACY STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
