MBLEX Pathology Practice Exam
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Most common form of arthritis - CORRECT ANSWER- Osteoporosis
Loss of density in bone, caused by a decrease in the hormone estrogen in the body - CORRECT
ANSWER- Osteoporosis
Cellulitis - CORRECT ANSWER- Bacterial infection resulting in yellow scabs around the
nose
Aneurysm - CORRECT ANSWER- Bulge in the alert wall, usually caused by a weakened
artery due to a condition such as hypertension
Pain felt at the medial epicondyle of the humerus is associated with - CORRECT ANSWER-
Golfers elbow
Bradycardia is a form of - CORRECT ANSWER- Arrhythmia
Bacterial infection resulting in honeycomb sores around the mouth and nose - CORRECT
ANSWER- Impetigo
Lordosis is also known as - CORRECT ANSWER- Swayback
Decrease in oxygen traveling throughout the body - CORRECT ANSWER- Hypoxia
Achilles tendonitis can be caused by a strain to the - CORRECT ANSWER- Calcaneal
tendon
, While at work, Chris falls and lands on his back, injuring it. The next day, he calls to make a
massage appointment, hoping the massage will help with his pain. The appropriate response
would be - CORRECT ANSWER- Reschedule the massage and refer the client to a
physician
The most common site of sprain - CORRECT ANSWER- Ankle
Nausea, vomiting, and fatigue with yellowing of the skin may be the result of - CORRECT
ANSWER- Hepatitis
Spasm of capillaries in the fingers and toes, restricting circulation - CORRECT ANSWER-
Raynauds syndrome
Signs of inflammation include - CORRECT ANSWER- Swelling, heat, redness, pain
Squamous cell carcinoma is what type of tumor - CORRECT ANSWER- Malignant
A client who suffers from pitting edema would be referred to which Doctor - CORRECT
ANSWER- Nephrologist
Ischemia may ultimately result in - CORRECT ANSWER- Necrosis
Anticoagulants are medications that prevent - CORRECT ANSWER- Blood clotting
All of the following are contagious conditions - CORRECT ANSWER- Mononucleosis,
herpes simplex, tinea pedis
Encephalitis - CORRECT ANSWER- Inflammation of the brain caused by a viral infection
UPDATED ACTUAL Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Most common form of arthritis - CORRECT ANSWER- Osteoporosis
Loss of density in bone, caused by a decrease in the hormone estrogen in the body - CORRECT
ANSWER- Osteoporosis
Cellulitis - CORRECT ANSWER- Bacterial infection resulting in yellow scabs around the
nose
Aneurysm - CORRECT ANSWER- Bulge in the alert wall, usually caused by a weakened
artery due to a condition such as hypertension
Pain felt at the medial epicondyle of the humerus is associated with - CORRECT ANSWER-
Golfers elbow
Bradycardia is a form of - CORRECT ANSWER- Arrhythmia
Bacterial infection resulting in honeycomb sores around the mouth and nose - CORRECT
ANSWER- Impetigo
Lordosis is also known as - CORRECT ANSWER- Swayback
Decrease in oxygen traveling throughout the body - CORRECT ANSWER- Hypoxia
Achilles tendonitis can be caused by a strain to the - CORRECT ANSWER- Calcaneal
tendon
, While at work, Chris falls and lands on his back, injuring it. The next day, he calls to make a
massage appointment, hoping the massage will help with his pain. The appropriate response
would be - CORRECT ANSWER- Reschedule the massage and refer the client to a
physician
The most common site of sprain - CORRECT ANSWER- Ankle
Nausea, vomiting, and fatigue with yellowing of the skin may be the result of - CORRECT
ANSWER- Hepatitis
Spasm of capillaries in the fingers and toes, restricting circulation - CORRECT ANSWER-
Raynauds syndrome
Signs of inflammation include - CORRECT ANSWER- Swelling, heat, redness, pain
Squamous cell carcinoma is what type of tumor - CORRECT ANSWER- Malignant
A client who suffers from pitting edema would be referred to which Doctor - CORRECT
ANSWER- Nephrologist
Ischemia may ultimately result in - CORRECT ANSWER- Necrosis
Anticoagulants are medications that prevent - CORRECT ANSWER- Blood clotting
All of the following are contagious conditions - CORRECT ANSWER- Mononucleosis,
herpes simplex, tinea pedis
Encephalitis - CORRECT ANSWER- Inflammation of the brain caused by a viral infection
