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Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine
(Vol.1 & Vol.2)
22nd Edition
• Author(s)Joseph Loscalzo; Anthony S.
Fauci; Dennis L. Kasper; Stephen Hauser;
Dan Longo; J. Larry Jameson
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PART 1: Foundations of Clinical Medicine

PART 2: Cardinal Symptoms & Clinical Presentations

PART 3: Clinical Pharmacology

PART 4: Oncology & Hematology

PART 5: Infectious Diseases

PART 6: Cardiovascular Disorders

PART 7: Respiratory Disorders

PART 8: Critical Care Medicine

PART 9: Kidney & Urinary Tract Disorders

PART 10: Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Disorders

,PART 11: Immune-Mediated & Rheumatologic Disorders

PART 12: Endocrinology & Metabolism

PART 13: Neurologic & Psychiatric Disorders

PART 14: Toxicology & Environmental Injury

PART 15: Environmental & Occupational Medicine

PART 16: Genetics, Precision & Systems Medicine

PART 17–20: Special & Emerging Topics




1. The Practice of Medicine (Ch. 1)
1. Which principle best defines evidence-based medical
practice as described in Harrison’s?
A. Reliance on expert opinion
B. Application of randomized trials only
C. Integration of clinical expertise, patient values, and best
evidence
D. Use of guidelines without individualization
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Evidence-based medicine integrates research
evidence with clinical judgment and patient preferences.
Citation: Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd ed.,
Ch. 1


2. Promoting Good Health (Ch. 2)

,2. Which intervention provides the greatest population-level
health benefit?
A. Advanced imaging
B. Lifestyle modification
C. Genetic testing
D. Surgical intervention
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Health promotion through behavior modification
yields the largest reduction in morbidity and mortality.
Citation: Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd ed.,
Ch. 2


3. Vaccine Opposition and Hesitancy (Ch. 3)
3. What nursing approach is most effective when addressing
vaccine hesitancy?
A. Presenting statistical risk alone
B. Dismissing patient concerns
C. Using empathetic, respectful dialogue
D. Mandating vaccination without discussion
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Trust-building communication addressing concerns
respectfully improves vaccine acceptance.
Citation: Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd ed.,
Ch. 3

, 4. Decision-Making in Clinical Medicine (Ch. 4)
4. Shared decision-making requires which key element?
A. Physician-directed choices
B. Exclusion of patient preferences
C. Clear communication of risks and benefits
D. Avoidance of uncertainty discussion
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Patients must understand options, risks, and benefits
to participate meaningfully.
Citation: Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd ed.,
Ch. 4


5. Precision Medicine and Clinical Care (Ch. 5)
5. Precision medicine primarily aims to:
A. Replace clinical assessment
B. Individualize care using genetic and molecular data
C. Standardize treatment protocols
D. Reduce diagnostic testing
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Precision medicine tailors prevention and treatment
to individual biological differences.
Citation: Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd ed.,
Ch. 5