NSG 3113 PATHO FOR LATEST
NURSES EXAM 2
REVIEW QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026 -
2027
Reduced urine output resulting from inflammation and necrosis of the
tubules is called:
A. Oliguria
B. Polyuria
C. Anuria
D. Pyuria - ANSWERS-A. Oliguria
Which substance directly controls the reabsorption of water from the
collecting ducts?
A. Renin
B. Aldosterone
C. Antidiuretic hormone
D. Angiotensin - ANSWERS-C. Antidiuretic hormone
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, NSG 3113 PATHO FOR LATEST
NURSES EXAM 2
REVIEW QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026 -
2027
What is the cause of most cases of pyelonephritis?
A. Dialysis or other invasive procedure
B. Severe pH imbalance of urine
C. An ascending infection by E. coli
D. Abnormal immune response, causing inflammation - ANSWERS-C.
An ascending infection by E. coli
Which disease is manifested by dysuria and pyuria?
A. Nephrotic syndrome
B. Urolithiasis
C. Cystitis
D. Glomerulonephritis - ANSWERS-C. Cystitis
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, NSG 3113 PATHO FOR LATEST
NURSES EXAM 2
REVIEW QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026 -
2027
Pyelonephritis may be distinguish from cystitis by the presence in
pyelonephritis of:
A. Urinary casts and flank pain
B. Urgency and frequency
C. Painful micturition
D. Microbes, leukocytes, and pus in the urine - ANSWERS-A. Urinary
casts and flank pain
Which pathophysiological process applies to acute post-streptococcal
glomerulonephritis?
A. Increased glomerular permeability for unknown reasons
B. Streptococcal infection affects both the glomerular and tubule
functions
C. Immune complexes deposit in glomerular tissue, causing
inflammation
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NURSES EXAM 2
REVIEW QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026 -
2027
Reduced urine output resulting from inflammation and necrosis of the
tubules is called:
A. Oliguria
B. Polyuria
C. Anuria
D. Pyuria - ANSWERS-A. Oliguria
Which substance directly controls the reabsorption of water from the
collecting ducts?
A. Renin
B. Aldosterone
C. Antidiuretic hormone
D. Angiotensin - ANSWERS-C. Antidiuretic hormone
END OF
PAGE
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, NSG 3113 PATHO FOR LATEST
NURSES EXAM 2
REVIEW QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026 -
2027
What is the cause of most cases of pyelonephritis?
A. Dialysis or other invasive procedure
B. Severe pH imbalance of urine
C. An ascending infection by E. coli
D. Abnormal immune response, causing inflammation - ANSWERS-C.
An ascending infection by E. coli
Which disease is manifested by dysuria and pyuria?
A. Nephrotic syndrome
B. Urolithiasis
C. Cystitis
D. Glomerulonephritis - ANSWERS-C. Cystitis
END OF
PAGE
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, NSG 3113 PATHO FOR LATEST
NURSES EXAM 2
REVIEW QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026 -
2027
Pyelonephritis may be distinguish from cystitis by the presence in
pyelonephritis of:
A. Urinary casts and flank pain
B. Urgency and frequency
C. Painful micturition
D. Microbes, leukocytes, and pus in the urine - ANSWERS-A. Urinary
casts and flank pain
Which pathophysiological process applies to acute post-streptococcal
glomerulonephritis?
A. Increased glomerular permeability for unknown reasons
B. Streptococcal infection affects both the glomerular and tubule
functions
C. Immune complexes deposit in glomerular tissue, causing
inflammation
END OF
PAGE
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