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
Test Bank
Covered
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
Integrated Test Bank (20 Questions Total)
1.
Which principle most accurately defines evidence-based
medicine as described in Harrison’s?
A. Reliance on expert opinion alone
B. Integration of clinical expertise, patient values, and best
research evidence
C. Use of randomized trials only
D. Strict adherence to clinical guidelines
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Evidence-based medicine integrates scientific
evidence with clinician expertise and patient preferences.
Citation: Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd ed.,
Ch. 1 – The Practice of Medicine
,2.
From a nursing perspective, the most effective strategy to
promote long-term health outcomes is:
A. Acute symptom management
B. Early pharmacologic intervention
C. Risk-factor modification and lifestyle change
D. Diagnostic screening alone
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Harrison’s emphasizes prevention through lifestyle
modification as the cornerstone of population health.
Citation: Harrison’s, 22nd ed., Ch. 2 – Promoting Good Health
3.
Vaccine hesitancy is most commonly driven by which factor?
A. Lack of vaccine availability
B. Genetic contraindications
C. Mistrust and misinformation
D. Financial barriers
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Harrison’s identifies misinformation and erosion of
trust as primary contributors to vaccine opposition.
Citation: Harrison’s, 22nd ed., Ch. 3 – Vaccine Opposition and
Hesitancy
, 4.
A nurse supporting shared clinical decision-making should
prioritize:
A. Physician authority
B. Patient autonomy and informed consent
C. Cost containment
D. Institutional policy
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Shared decision-making centers on informed
patients participating actively in care choices.
Citation: Harrison’s, 22nd ed., Ch. 4 – Decision-Making in
Clinical Medicine
5.
Precision medicine primarily aims to:
A. Replace population-based care
B. Individualize treatment using genetic and molecular data
C. Reduce healthcare costs
D. Standardize diagnostic testing
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Precision medicine uses biologic variability to tailor
prevention and treatment strategies.
Citation: Harrison’s, 22nd ed., Ch. 5 – Precision Medicine and
Clinical Care
(Vol.1 & Vol.2)
22nd Edition
• Author(s)Joseph Loscalzo; Anthony S.
Fauci; Dennis L. Kasper; Stephen Hauser;
Dan Longo; J. Larry Jameson
Test Bank
Covered
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
Integrated Test Bank (20 Questions Total)
1.
Which principle most accurately defines evidence-based
medicine as described in Harrison’s?
A. Reliance on expert opinion alone
B. Integration of clinical expertise, patient values, and best
research evidence
C. Use of randomized trials only
D. Strict adherence to clinical guidelines
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Evidence-based medicine integrates scientific
evidence with clinician expertise and patient preferences.
Citation: Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd ed.,
Ch. 1 – The Practice of Medicine
,2.
From a nursing perspective, the most effective strategy to
promote long-term health outcomes is:
A. Acute symptom management
B. Early pharmacologic intervention
C. Risk-factor modification and lifestyle change
D. Diagnostic screening alone
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Harrison’s emphasizes prevention through lifestyle
modification as the cornerstone of population health.
Citation: Harrison’s, 22nd ed., Ch. 2 – Promoting Good Health
3.
Vaccine hesitancy is most commonly driven by which factor?
A. Lack of vaccine availability
B. Genetic contraindications
C. Mistrust and misinformation
D. Financial barriers
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Harrison’s identifies misinformation and erosion of
trust as primary contributors to vaccine opposition.
Citation: Harrison’s, 22nd ed., Ch. 3 – Vaccine Opposition and
Hesitancy
, 4.
A nurse supporting shared clinical decision-making should
prioritize:
A. Physician authority
B. Patient autonomy and informed consent
C. Cost containment
D. Institutional policy
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Shared decision-making centers on informed
patients participating actively in care choices.
Citation: Harrison’s, 22nd ed., Ch. 4 – Decision-Making in
Clinical Medicine
5.
Precision medicine primarily aims to:
A. Replace population-based care
B. Individualize treatment using genetic and molecular data
C. Reduce healthcare costs
D. Standardize diagnostic testing
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Precision medicine uses biologic variability to tailor
prevention and treatment strategies.
Citation: Harrison’s, 22nd ed., Ch. 5 – Precision Medicine and
Clinical Care
