NUR-631 PATHO FINAL EXAM 2025-2026
NEWEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS | A+ GRADE
VERIFIED Q & A
What genetic materials will translocate in CML? Correct
Answer Genes 9 & 22 abnormally fuse and make
BCRABL1
What causes sickle cell disease? Correct Answer Genetic
mutation, valene replaces amino acid, glutamate
Where is oxytocin produced? Correct Answer Posterior
pituitary
What does desmopressin do? Correct Answer
Vasoconstrict
What regulates calcium absorption? Correct Answer
Parathyroid hormone
What do we look for in small cell carinoma of the
stomach? Correct Answer ADH
TBI patient has increased UOP of 5-7L/day. What
medication should be administered? Correct Answer
DDAP
,What would you see in the urine of a diabetic patient?
Correct Answer Glucose
Why do we see neurovascular injury with diabetes?
Correct Answer Thickened basement membrane,
hyperplasia
Why do diabetic patients need frequent eye exams?
Correct Answer Vasoconstriction causes retinopathy
Signs of hypothyroidism? Correct Answer -Dry skin
-Lethargy
-Hair loss
-Bradycardia
-Constipation
Why do older adults lose weight? Correct Answer -
Decreased sense of taste
-Constipation
-Polypharmacy
-Poor dental hygiene
-Social isolation
Inability to discern sharp from dull indicates and injury
where in the brain? Correct Answer The Pons
What part of the brain controls involuntary movement such
as balance and posture? Correct Answer Cerebellum
Which facial nerve controlsl facial expressions Correct
Answer Cranial nerve 7
, You suspect cranial nerve 7 injury. What do you ask your
patient to do? Correct Answer Smile
How do you differentiate between upper and lower nerve
injury? Correct Answer Lower - permanent paralysis
Upper - gradual recovery
What separates the cerebellum from the cerebrum Correct
Answer Tentorium cerebelli
If a patient has a defect in their arachnoid villi, what would
you see at decreased levels? Correct Answer CSF
What part of the brain allows you to focus/attention?
Correct Answer Pre-frontal
If a patient is experiencing a dream state seizure what
type is this? Correct Answer Complex focal seizure
What edema is caused by increased capillary permeability
in the brain? Correct Answer Vasogenic cerebral edema
During NIH, you ask the pt to close their eyes, hand them
a pen, and ask them to identify the object. They are
unable, what is this called? Correct Answer Tactile
agnosia
A few patients are coming out post op. Which ones do you
suspect will need pain medications? Correct Answer -
Rotator cuff repair
NEWEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS | A+ GRADE
VERIFIED Q & A
What genetic materials will translocate in CML? Correct
Answer Genes 9 & 22 abnormally fuse and make
BCRABL1
What causes sickle cell disease? Correct Answer Genetic
mutation, valene replaces amino acid, glutamate
Where is oxytocin produced? Correct Answer Posterior
pituitary
What does desmopressin do? Correct Answer
Vasoconstrict
What regulates calcium absorption? Correct Answer
Parathyroid hormone
What do we look for in small cell carinoma of the
stomach? Correct Answer ADH
TBI patient has increased UOP of 5-7L/day. What
medication should be administered? Correct Answer
DDAP
,What would you see in the urine of a diabetic patient?
Correct Answer Glucose
Why do we see neurovascular injury with diabetes?
Correct Answer Thickened basement membrane,
hyperplasia
Why do diabetic patients need frequent eye exams?
Correct Answer Vasoconstriction causes retinopathy
Signs of hypothyroidism? Correct Answer -Dry skin
-Lethargy
-Hair loss
-Bradycardia
-Constipation
Why do older adults lose weight? Correct Answer -
Decreased sense of taste
-Constipation
-Polypharmacy
-Poor dental hygiene
-Social isolation
Inability to discern sharp from dull indicates and injury
where in the brain? Correct Answer The Pons
What part of the brain controls involuntary movement such
as balance and posture? Correct Answer Cerebellum
Which facial nerve controlsl facial expressions Correct
Answer Cranial nerve 7
, You suspect cranial nerve 7 injury. What do you ask your
patient to do? Correct Answer Smile
How do you differentiate between upper and lower nerve
injury? Correct Answer Lower - permanent paralysis
Upper - gradual recovery
What separates the cerebellum from the cerebrum Correct
Answer Tentorium cerebelli
If a patient has a defect in their arachnoid villi, what would
you see at decreased levels? Correct Answer CSF
What part of the brain allows you to focus/attention?
Correct Answer Pre-frontal
If a patient is experiencing a dream state seizure what
type is this? Correct Answer Complex focal seizure
What edema is caused by increased capillary permeability
in the brain? Correct Answer Vasogenic cerebral edema
During NIH, you ask the pt to close their eyes, hand them
a pen, and ask them to identify the object. They are
unable, what is this called? Correct Answer Tactile
agnosia
A few patients are coming out post op. Which ones do you
suspect will need pain medications? Correct Answer -
Rotator cuff repair
