Goulds Pathophysiology for the Health Professions 5th Edition by Karin C. VanMeter - Test Bank
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Chapter 01: Introduction to Pathophysiology
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MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following would be the most likely cause of an iatrogenic disease?
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a. |
An inherited disorder |
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b. |
A combination of specific etiological factors |
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c. |
An unwanted effect of a prescribed drug |
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d. |
Prolonged exposure to toxic chemicals in the environment |
ANS: C REF: 6
2. The manifestations of a disease are best defined as the:
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a. |
subjective feelings of discomfort during a chronic illness. |
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b. |
signs and symptoms of a disease. |
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c. |
factors that precipitate an acute episode of a chronic illness. |
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d. |
early indicators of the prodromal stage of infection. |
ANS: B REF: 6
3. The best definition of the term prognosis is the:
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a. |
precipitating factors causing an acute episode. |
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b. |
number of remissions to be expected during the course of a chronic illness. |
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c. |
predicted outcome or likelihood of recovery from a specific disease. |
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d. |
exacerbations occurring during chronic illness. |
ANS: C REF: 7
4. Which of the following is considered a systemic sign of disease?
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a. |
Swelling of the knee |
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b. |
Fever |
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c. |
Pain in the neck |
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d. |
Red rash on the face |
ANS: B REF: 6
5. Etiology is defined as the study of the:
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a. |
causes of a disease. |
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b. |
course of a disease. |
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c. |
expected complications of a disease. |
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d. |
manifestations of a disease. |
ANS: A REF: 5
6. A type of cellular adaptation in which there is a decrease in cell size is referred to as:
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a. |
hypertrophy. |
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b. |
metaplasia. |
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c. |
anaplasia. |
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d. |
atrophy. |
ANS: D REF: 8
7. A change in a tissue marked by cells that vary in size and shape and show increased mitotic figures would be called:
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a. |
metaplasia. |
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b. |
atrophy. |
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c. |
dysplasia. |
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d. |
hypertrophy. |
ANS: C REF: 8
8. A deficit of oxygen in the cells usually due to respiratory or circulatory problems is called:
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a. |
apoptosis. |
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b. |
ischemia. |
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c. |
hypertrophy. |
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d. |
necrosis. |
ANS: B REF: 9
9. When a group of cells in the body dies, the change is called:
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a. |
ischemia. |
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b. |
gangrene. |
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c. |
hypoxia. |
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d. |
necrosis. |
ANS: D REF: 10
10. Rigorous weight lifting/body building regimens may result in the skeletal muscle cells undergoing:
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a. |
hypertrophy. |
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b. |
dysplasia. |
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c. |
atrophy. |
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d. |
regeneration. |
ANS: A REF: 8
11. The term cancer refers to:
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