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Chapter 01: Introduction to Pathophysiology
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VanMeterandHubert:Gould’s Pathophysiology fortheHealth Professions,7thEdition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE jl
1. Which ofthe following would bethe most likelycause of an iatr
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ogenic disease? jl
a. An inherited disorder jl jl
b. Acombination ofspecificetiological factors
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c. Anunwanted effect of a prescribed drug
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d. Prolonged exposureto toxicchemicals in the environment jl jl jl jl jl jl jl
ANS: C jl
2. Themanifestations of a disease are best defined as the
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a. subjectivefeelings ofdiscomfort duringa chronic illness. jl jl jl jl jl jl jl
b. signs and symptoms of a disease. jl jl jl jl jl
c. factors that precipitate an acute episode of a chronicillness. jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl
d. earlyindicators ofthe prodromal stageof infection.
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ANS: B jl
3. Thebest definition of the term prognosis is the
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a. precipitatingfactorscausingan acute episode. jl jl jl jl jl
b. numberof remissions to be expected duringthe course of a chronic illness. jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl
c. predicted outcome or likelihood of recoveryfrom a specific disease. jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl
d. exacerbations occurring during chronic illness. jl jl jl jl
ANS: C jl
4. Which of the following is considered a systemic sign of disease?
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a. Swellingof the knee jl jl jl
b. Fever
c. Pain in the neck jl jl jl
d. Red rash on the face jl jl jl jl
ANS: B jl
5. Etiologyis defined as the studyof the jl jl jl jl jl jl jl
a. causes of adisease. jl jl jl
b. courseof adisease. jl jl jl
c. expectedcomplications ofadisease. jl jl jl jl
d. manifestations ofadisease. jl jl jl
ANS: A jl
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.
b. metaplasia.
c. anaplasia.
d. atrophy.
ANS: D jl
7. A change in a tissue marked bycells that varyin size and shape and show increased mitotic figur
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es would be called
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a. metaplasia.
b. atrophy.
c. dysplasia.
d. hypertrophy.
ANS: C jl
8. A deficit of oxygen in the cells usuallydue to respiratoryor circulatory problems is called
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a. apoptosis.
b. ischemia.
c. hypertrophy.
d. necrosis.
ANS: B jl
9. When a group of cells in the bodydies, the change is called
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a. ischemia.
b. gangrene.
c. hypoxia.
d. necrosis.
ANS: D jl
10. Rigorous weightlifting/bodybuilding regimens mayresult in the skeletal muscle cells und
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ergoing
a. hypertrophy.
b. dysplasia.
c. atrophy.
d. regeneration.
ANS: A jl
11. Theterm cancer refers to
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a. dysplasia.
b. hyperplasia.
c. metaplasia.
d. malignant neoplasm. jl
ANS: D jl
12. To which of the following does the term apoptosis refer?
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a. Increased rateof mitosis bycertain cells jl jl jl jl jl jl
b. Ischemicdamagetocells jl jl jl
c. Liquefaction of necrotic tissue jl jl jl
d. Preprogrammed cell self-destruction jl jl
ANS: D jl
13. Whichofthe following statements is TRUE?
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a. Alterationof DNA does not change cell function. jl jl jl jl jl jl jl
b. Damaged cells maybe able to repair themselves. jl jl jl jl jl jl jl
c. All types of cells die at the same rate. jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl
d. Mildischemiacauses immediate cell death. jl jl jl jl jl
ANS: B jl
14. Caseationnecrosis refers to an area where jl jl jl jl jl jl
a. cell proteins have been denatured. jl jl jl jl
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b. cells areliquefied byenzymes. jl jl jl jl
c. dead cells form athick cheesysubstance. jl jl jl jl jl jl
d. bacterialinvasionhasoccurred. jl jl jl
ANS: C jl
15. Routine application of sun block to skin would be an example of
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a. aniatrogenic causeof cancer. jl jl jl jl
b. a preventive measure.
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c. a precipitating factor.
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d. a predisposing condition.
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ANS: B jl
16. Acircumstance that causes a sudden acute episode of a chronic disease to occur is termed
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a. latentstage. jl
b. predisposing factor. jl
c. incidence.
d. precipitating factor. jl
ANS: D jl
17. Theterm homeostasis refers to
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a. thecausative factors in a particulardisease.
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b. maintenanceof astableinternal environment. jl jl jl jl jl
c. acondition that triggers an acute episode.
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d. acollection ofsigns and symptoms.
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ANS: B jl
18. Which term is used to describe a new and secondaryor additional problem that arises after the origi
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nal disease has been established?
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a. Symptoms
b. Occurrence
c. Manifestations
d. Complication
ANS: D jl
19. Pathophysiologyinvolves the studyof jl jl jl jl
a. the structure of the human body. jl jl jl jl jl
b. the functions of various organs in the body.
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c. functionalorstructural changes resultingfromdiseaseprocesses. jl jl jl jl jl jl jl
d. variouscell structures and related functions. jl jl jl jl jl
ANS: C jl
20. Which ofthe following is thebest definition of epidemiology?
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a. Thescience of trackingthe occurrence and distribution of diseases
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b. Therelative number of deaths resulting from a particular disease
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c. Identification of aspecific disease through evaluation of signs and symptoms jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl
d. Theglobal search for emerging diseases jl jl jl jl jl
ANS: A jl
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21. Which of the following can cause cell injuryor death?
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1. Hypoxia
2. Exposuretoexcessive cold jl jl jl
3. Excessivepressure on a tissue jl jl jl jl
4. Chemical toxins jl
a. 1, 2 jl
b. 2, 4 jl
c. 1, 3, 4 jl jl
d. 1, 2, 3, 4 jl jl jl
ANS: D jl
22. All of the following are part of the Seven Steps to Health EXCEPT:
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a. Follow cancer screening guidelines. jl jl jl
b. Usesunblock agents whenever exposed. jl jl jl jl jl
c. Participate in strenuous exercise on a regular dailybasis. jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl
d. Choosehigh fiber, lower fat foods. jl jl jl jl jl
ANS: C jl
23. Theterm disease refers to
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a. the period of recoveryand return to a normal healthystate.
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b. adeviation from the normal stateof health and function.
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c. thetreatment measures used to promote recovery.
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d. abasic collection ofsigns and symptoms.
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ANS: B jl
24. A collection of signs and symptoms, often affecting more than one organ or system, that usua
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lly occur together in response to a certain condition is referred to as a(an)
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a. acute disease. jl
b. multiorgan disorder. jl
c. syndrome.
d. manifestation.
ANS: C jl
25. All of the followingstatements are correct about cell damage EXCEPT:
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a. Theinitial stage of cell damage often causes an alteration in metabolic reactions.
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b. If the factor causing the damage is removed quickly, the cell maybe able to reco
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ver and return to its normal state.
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c. If the noxious factor remains for an extended period of time, the damage becomes irrev
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ersible and the cell dies. jl jl jl jl
d. Initially, cell damage does not change cell metabolism, structure, or function. jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl
ANS: D jl
26. Which of the followingconditions distinguishes double blind studies used in health research?
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a. Neither the members of the control group or the experimental group nor the person adm
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inistering the treatment knows who is receiving the experimental therapy. jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl
b. Both groups of research subjects and the person administering the treatment know who is re
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ceiving the experimental therapy. jl jl jl
c. The research subjects do not know, but the person administering the treatment kno
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ws who is receiving placebo or standard therapy.
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d. Onlymembers of the control group know theyare receiving standard therapy.
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Chapter 01: Introduction to Pathophysiology
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VanMeterandHubert:Gould’s Pathophysiology fortheHealth Professions,7thEdition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE jl
1. Which ofthe following would bethe most likelycause of an iatr
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ogenic disease? jl
a. An inherited disorder jl jl
b. Acombination ofspecificetiological factors
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c. Anunwanted effect of a prescribed drug
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d. Prolonged exposureto toxicchemicals in the environment jl jl jl jl jl jl jl
ANS: C jl
2. Themanifestations of a disease are best defined as the
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a. subjectivefeelings ofdiscomfort duringa chronic illness. jl jl jl jl jl jl jl
b. signs and symptoms of a disease. jl jl jl jl jl
c. factors that precipitate an acute episode of a chronicillness. jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl
d. earlyindicators ofthe prodromal stageof infection.
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ANS: B jl
3. Thebest definition of the term prognosis is the
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a. precipitatingfactorscausingan acute episode. jl jl jl jl jl
b. numberof remissions to be expected duringthe course of a chronic illness. jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl
c. predicted outcome or likelihood of recoveryfrom a specific disease. jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl
d. exacerbations occurring during chronic illness. jl jl jl jl
ANS: C jl
4. Which of the following is considered a systemic sign of disease?
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a. Swellingof the knee jl jl jl
b. Fever
c. Pain in the neck jl jl jl
d. Red rash on the face jl jl jl jl
ANS: B jl
5. Etiologyis defined as the studyof the jl jl jl jl jl jl jl
a. causes of adisease. jl jl jl
b. courseof adisease. jl jl jl
c. expectedcomplications ofadisease. jl jl jl jl
d. manifestations ofadisease. jl jl jl
ANS: A jl
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.
b. metaplasia.
c. anaplasia.
d. atrophy.
ANS: D jl
7. A change in a tissue marked bycells that varyin size and shape and show increased mitotic figur
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es would be called
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a. metaplasia.
b. atrophy.
c. dysplasia.
d. hypertrophy.
ANS: C jl
8. A deficit of oxygen in the cells usuallydue to respiratoryor circulatory problems is called
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a. apoptosis.
b. ischemia.
c. hypertrophy.
d. necrosis.
ANS: B jl
9. When a group of cells in the bodydies, the change is called
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a. ischemia.
b. gangrene.
c. hypoxia.
d. necrosis.
ANS: D jl
10. Rigorous weightlifting/bodybuilding regimens mayresult in the skeletal muscle cells und
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ergoing
a. hypertrophy.
b. dysplasia.
c. atrophy.
d. regeneration.
ANS: A jl
11. Theterm cancer refers to
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a. dysplasia.
b. hyperplasia.
c. metaplasia.
d. malignant neoplasm. jl
ANS: D jl
12. To which of the following does the term apoptosis refer?
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a. Increased rateof mitosis bycertain cells jl jl jl jl jl jl
b. Ischemicdamagetocells jl jl jl
c. Liquefaction of necrotic tissue jl jl jl
d. Preprogrammed cell self-destruction jl jl
ANS: D jl
13. Whichofthe following statements is TRUE?
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a. Alterationof DNA does not change cell function. jl jl jl jl jl jl jl
b. Damaged cells maybe able to repair themselves. jl jl jl jl jl jl jl
c. All types of cells die at the same rate. jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl
d. Mildischemiacauses immediate cell death. jl jl jl jl jl
ANS: B jl
14. Caseationnecrosis refers to an area where jl jl jl jl jl jl
a. cell proteins have been denatured. jl jl jl jl
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b. cells areliquefied byenzymes. jl jl jl jl
c. dead cells form athick cheesysubstance. jl jl jl jl jl jl
d. bacterialinvasionhasoccurred. jl jl jl
ANS: C jl
15. Routine application of sun block to skin would be an example of
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a. aniatrogenic causeof cancer. jl jl jl jl
b. a preventive measure.
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c. a precipitating factor.
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d. a predisposing condition.
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ANS: B jl
16. Acircumstance that causes a sudden acute episode of a chronic disease to occur is termed
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a. latentstage. jl
b. predisposing factor. jl
c. incidence.
d. precipitating factor. jl
ANS: D jl
17. Theterm homeostasis refers to
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a. thecausative factors in a particulardisease.
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b. maintenanceof astableinternal environment. jl jl jl jl jl
c. acondition that triggers an acute episode.
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d. acollection ofsigns and symptoms.
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ANS: B jl
18. Which term is used to describe a new and secondaryor additional problem that arises after the origi
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nal disease has been established?
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a. Symptoms
b. Occurrence
c. Manifestations
d. Complication
ANS: D jl
19. Pathophysiologyinvolves the studyof jl jl jl jl
a. the structure of the human body. jl jl jl jl jl
b. the functions of various organs in the body.
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c. functionalorstructural changes resultingfromdiseaseprocesses. jl jl jl jl jl jl jl
d. variouscell structures and related functions. jl jl jl jl jl
ANS: C jl
20. Which ofthe following is thebest definition of epidemiology?
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a. Thescience of trackingthe occurrence and distribution of diseases
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b. Therelative number of deaths resulting from a particular disease
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c. Identification of aspecific disease through evaluation of signs and symptoms jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl
d. Theglobal search for emerging diseases jl jl jl jl jl
ANS: A jl
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21. Which of the following can cause cell injuryor death?
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1. Hypoxia
2. Exposuretoexcessive cold jl jl jl
3. Excessivepressure on a tissue jl jl jl jl
4. Chemical toxins jl
a. 1, 2 jl
b. 2, 4 jl
c. 1, 3, 4 jl jl
d. 1, 2, 3, 4 jl jl jl
ANS: D jl
22. All of the following are part of the Seven Steps to Health EXCEPT:
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a. Follow cancer screening guidelines. jl jl jl
b. Usesunblock agents whenever exposed. jl jl jl jl jl
c. Participate in strenuous exercise on a regular dailybasis. jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl
d. Choosehigh fiber, lower fat foods. jl jl jl jl jl
ANS: C jl
23. Theterm disease refers to
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a. the period of recoveryand return to a normal healthystate.
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b. adeviation from the normal stateof health and function.
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c. thetreatment measures used to promote recovery.
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d. abasic collection ofsigns and symptoms.
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ANS: B jl
24. A collection of signs and symptoms, often affecting more than one organ or system, that usua
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lly occur together in response to a certain condition is referred to as a(an)
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a. acute disease. jl
b. multiorgan disorder. jl
c. syndrome.
d. manifestation.
ANS: C jl
25. All of the followingstatements are correct about cell damage EXCEPT:
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a. Theinitial stage of cell damage often causes an alteration in metabolic reactions.
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b. If the factor causing the damage is removed quickly, the cell maybe able to reco
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ver and return to its normal state.
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c. If the noxious factor remains for an extended period of time, the damage becomes irrev
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ersible and the cell dies. jl jl jl jl
d. Initially, cell damage does not change cell metabolism, structure, or function. jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl
ANS: D jl
26. Which of the followingconditions distinguishes double blind studies used in health research?
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a. Neither the members of the control group or the experimental group nor the person adm
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inistering the treatment knows who is receiving the experimental therapy. jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl jl
b. Both groups of research subjects and the person administering the treatment know who is re
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ceiving the experimental therapy. jl jl jl
c. The research subjects do not know, but the person administering the treatment kno
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ws who is receiving placebo or standard therapy.
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d. Onlymembers of the control group know theyare receiving standard therapy.
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