Pathophysiology Sample Questions- Test 1
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1. Which of the following is an example of the clinical manifestation known as a
sign?
A. Nausea
B. Bruise
C. Headache
D. Loss of appetite: B
2. Which of the following is an example of a factor that would affect the epidemi-
ology of a particular disease?
A. Predictive value
B. Southeast Asian ethnicity
C. Circadian rhythms
D. Clinical manifestations: B
3. Which of the following is an example of primary prevention?
A. maintaining routine immunizations
B. screening for cancer
C. rehabilitating after a stroke
D. performing monthly breast exams: A
4. Which of the following is an example of a stressor?
A. Using a cell phone while driving
B. Being exposed to air pollution
C. Running in the dark
D. Having inadequate immunizations: B
5. A physiologic response to the release of catecholamines during the stress
response would be:
A. increased gastric motility
B. Constriction of pupils
C. Increased glycogenolysis
D. Decreased heart rate: C
6. Most homeostatic mechanisms function on a negative-feedback principle,
which facilitates
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A. minimal response to environmental changes.
B. an amplified response.
C. a rapid response rate.
D. steady-state stability.: D
7. John was recently exposed to group A hemolytic streptococcus and subse-
quently developed a pharyngeal infection. Examination reveals T.103°F, skin
rash, reddened throat mucosa. He complains of sore throat, malaise, and joint
stiffness. The etiology of John's disease is:
A. a sore throat
B. streptococcal infection
C. genetic susceptibility
D. pharyngitis: B
8. Which of the following assessment findings indicates an alteration in John's
homeostatic control mechanisms?
A. fever
B. throat pain
C. joint stiffness
D. positive throat culture: A
9. Which of the following is a statement about pathogenesis?
A. pharyngitis is caused by group A hemolytic streptococcus infection.
B. streptococcal infection activates immune cells leading to inflammation.
C. sore throat and mucosal inflammation are common signs and symptoms of
pharyngeal infection.
D. antibiotics are the treatment of choice for streptococcal infection.: B
10. Tom is 28 years old with chronic back pain. He is in the hospital in preparation
for back surgery the next day. The preoperative laboratory tests show a slightly
elevated blood glucose level. This may be attributed to:
A. The NPO status prior to surgery.
B. Increased cortisol level release in response to stress.
C. Decreased physical activity while in the hospital.
D. A side effect of the pain medication.: B
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1. Which of the following is an example of the clinical manifestation known as a
sign?
A. Nausea
B. Bruise
C. Headache
D. Loss of appetite: B
2. Which of the following is an example of a factor that would affect the epidemi-
ology of a particular disease?
A. Predictive value
B. Southeast Asian ethnicity
C. Circadian rhythms
D. Clinical manifestations: B
3. Which of the following is an example of primary prevention?
A. maintaining routine immunizations
B. screening for cancer
C. rehabilitating after a stroke
D. performing monthly breast exams: A
4. Which of the following is an example of a stressor?
A. Using a cell phone while driving
B. Being exposed to air pollution
C. Running in the dark
D. Having inadequate immunizations: B
5. A physiologic response to the release of catecholamines during the stress
response would be:
A. increased gastric motility
B. Constriction of pupils
C. Increased glycogenolysis
D. Decreased heart rate: C
6. Most homeostatic mechanisms function on a negative-feedback principle,
which facilitates
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A. minimal response to environmental changes.
B. an amplified response.
C. a rapid response rate.
D. steady-state stability.: D
7. John was recently exposed to group A hemolytic streptococcus and subse-
quently developed a pharyngeal infection. Examination reveals T.103°F, skin
rash, reddened throat mucosa. He complains of sore throat, malaise, and joint
stiffness. The etiology of John's disease is:
A. a sore throat
B. streptococcal infection
C. genetic susceptibility
D. pharyngitis: B
8. Which of the following assessment findings indicates an alteration in John's
homeostatic control mechanisms?
A. fever
B. throat pain
C. joint stiffness
D. positive throat culture: A
9. Which of the following is a statement about pathogenesis?
A. pharyngitis is caused by group A hemolytic streptococcus infection.
B. streptococcal infection activates immune cells leading to inflammation.
C. sore throat and mucosal inflammation are common signs and symptoms of
pharyngeal infection.
D. antibiotics are the treatment of choice for streptococcal infection.: B
10. Tom is 28 years old with chronic back pain. He is in the hospital in preparation
for back surgery the next day. The preoperative laboratory tests show a slightly
elevated blood glucose level. This may be attributed to:
A. The NPO status prior to surgery.
B. Increased cortisol level release in response to stress.
C. Decreased physical activity while in the hospital.
D. A side effect of the pain medication.: B
