PATHO EXAM 2 - QUESTIONS NYU
SLATER EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
A 2 y/o diagnosed with otitis media with effusion. Which of the following might be found in this
condition?
a. fever
b. Pain
c. Rhinorrhea
d. fatigue - ANS b (Rationale: the fluid build-up, in the middle ear, causes discomfort and
pain.)
When caring for a patient with Ménière Syndrome. How would you explain what is causing the
syndrome to occur?
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,a. "Fluid builds up in the inner ear, causing the structure in this area to affect other structures
including the cochlea and vestibule leading to the symptoms you are experiencing."
b. "this is an autoimmune condition; it's not a big deal."
c. "You will never be able to swim again"
d. "Due to fluid build up, you should avoid water in your ears." - ANS a (Rationale: Ménière
disease/syndrome occurs due to fluid buildup in the inner ear causing pressure to build on the
*cochlea and vestibule*.)
Sensorineural hearing loss is:
a. caused by an autoimmune condition
b. a result of neurogenic shock
c. often permanent, resulting from disease, trauma, or genetic defect
d. untreatable - ANS c (Rationale: Occurs due to permanent damage to the cochlea of the
inner ear. May occur due to disease, trauma, or genetic defect.)
Which of the following is caused by an irregular curvature of the cornea or lens?
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,a. myopia
b. hyperopia
c. amblyopia
d. diplopia - ANS b (*Hyperopia*, farsightedness, relates to an abnormal curvature that leads
to the focal point being beyond the back of the eye.)
A patient presents with redness, itchiness and watering of his left eye. There is a mild amount
of clear drainage. This presentation is most consistent with:
a. Typical bacterial conjunctivitis
b. Viral conjunctivitis
c. Chalmydia trachomatis conjunctivitis
d. retinal detachment - ANS b
In a patient with macular degeneration, which of the following would you be concerned for due
to their loss of vision?
a. falls
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, b. increased intraocular pressure
c. vertigo
d. nausea - ANS a (Rationale: As the individual has central vision loss, they become a higher
fall risk.)
When explaining primary open angle glaucoma to an older adult with the disease, which of the
following would be a correct statement you could make to the patient regarding the disease?
a. "This is not a big deal, no need to worry."
b. "You will need surgery immediately."
c. "Glasses should correct the issue."
d. "Increased pressure in your eye will slowly lead to a loss of vision if you do not maintain your
treatment regimen." - ANS d (Treatment: Eye drops)
The amount of air remaining in the lungs after a maximal exhalation is called the
a. Residual volume
b. Tidal volume
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SLATER EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
A 2 y/o diagnosed with otitis media with effusion. Which of the following might be found in this
condition?
a. fever
b. Pain
c. Rhinorrhea
d. fatigue - ANS b (Rationale: the fluid build-up, in the middle ear, causes discomfort and
pain.)
When caring for a patient with Ménière Syndrome. How would you explain what is causing the
syndrome to occur?
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,a. "Fluid builds up in the inner ear, causing the structure in this area to affect other structures
including the cochlea and vestibule leading to the symptoms you are experiencing."
b. "this is an autoimmune condition; it's not a big deal."
c. "You will never be able to swim again"
d. "Due to fluid build up, you should avoid water in your ears." - ANS a (Rationale: Ménière
disease/syndrome occurs due to fluid buildup in the inner ear causing pressure to build on the
*cochlea and vestibule*.)
Sensorineural hearing loss is:
a. caused by an autoimmune condition
b. a result of neurogenic shock
c. often permanent, resulting from disease, trauma, or genetic defect
d. untreatable - ANS c (Rationale: Occurs due to permanent damage to the cochlea of the
inner ear. May occur due to disease, trauma, or genetic defect.)
Which of the following is caused by an irregular curvature of the cornea or lens?
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,a. myopia
b. hyperopia
c. amblyopia
d. diplopia - ANS b (*Hyperopia*, farsightedness, relates to an abnormal curvature that leads
to the focal point being beyond the back of the eye.)
A patient presents with redness, itchiness and watering of his left eye. There is a mild amount
of clear drainage. This presentation is most consistent with:
a. Typical bacterial conjunctivitis
b. Viral conjunctivitis
c. Chalmydia trachomatis conjunctivitis
d. retinal detachment - ANS b
In a patient with macular degeneration, which of the following would you be concerned for due
to their loss of vision?
a. falls
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, b. increased intraocular pressure
c. vertigo
d. nausea - ANS a (Rationale: As the individual has central vision loss, they become a higher
fall risk.)
When explaining primary open angle glaucoma to an older adult with the disease, which of the
following would be a correct statement you could make to the patient regarding the disease?
a. "This is not a big deal, no need to worry."
b. "You will need surgery immediately."
c. "Glasses should correct the issue."
d. "Increased pressure in your eye will slowly lead to a loss of vision if you do not maintain your
treatment regimen." - ANS d (Treatment: Eye drops)
The amount of air remaining in the lungs after a maximal exhalation is called the
a. Residual volume
b. Tidal volume
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