MBLEX PATHOLOGY PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (GRADED A+)

MBLEX PATHOLOGY PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (GRADED
A+)
Most common form of arthritis - ANSWER-Osteoporosis

Loss of density in bone, caused by a decrease in the hormone estrogen in the body -
ANSWER-Osteoporosis

Cellulitis - ANSWER-Bacterial infection resulting in yellow scabs around the nose

Aneurysm - 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 - ANSWER-Golfers
elbow

Bradycardia is a form of - ANSWER-Arrhythmia

Bacterial infection resulting in honeycomb sores around the mouth and nose -
ANSWER-Impetigo

Lordosis is also known as - ANSWER-Swayback

Decrease in oxygen traveling throughout the body - ANSWER-Hypoxia

Achilles tendonitis can be caused by a strain to the - ANSWER-Calcaneal tendon


A client who suffers from pitting edema would be referred to which Doctor - ANSWER-
Nephrologist

Ischemia may ultimately result in - ANSWER-Necrosis

Anticoagulants are medications that prevent - ANSWER-Blood clotting

All of the following are contagious conditions - ANSWER-Mononucleosis, herpes
simplex, tinea pedis

Encephalitis - ANSWER-Inflammation of the brain caused by a viral infection

Inflammation of a bursa sac, usually present due to trauma - ANSWER-Bursitis