STUDY NOTES & REFERENCE GUIDE
FOR
Comprehensive Practice Exam
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PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 5TH ···
EDITION
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01: Introduction to ···
Pathophysiology
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Chapter 01: Introduction to Pathophysiology
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following would be the most likely cause of an iatrogenic disease?
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:
a. subjective feelings of discomfort during a chronic illness.
b. signs and symptoms of a disease.
c. factors that precipitate an acute episode of a chronic illness.
d. early indicators of the prodromal stage of infection.
ANS: B REF: 6
3. The best definition of the term prognosis is the:
a. precipitating factors causing an acute episode.
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.
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ANS: C REF: 7
4. Which of the following is considered a systemic sign of disease?
a. Swelling of the knee ··
b. Fever
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:
a. causes of a disease.
b. course of a disease.
c. expected complications of a disease.
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:
a. hypertrophy.
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:
a. metaplasia.
b. atrophy.
c. dysplasia.
d. hypertrophy.
ANS: C REF: 8
8. A deficit of oxygen in the cells usually due to respiratory or circulatory problems is called:
a. apoptosis.
b. ischemia.
c. hypertrophy.
d. necrosis.
ANS: B REF: 9
9. When a group of cells in the body dies, the change is called:
a. ischemia.
b. gangrene.
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FOR
Comprehensive Practice Exam
···
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 5TH ···
EDITION
COURSESITY - Stuvia | Page 1 of 421
, STUDY NOTES & REFERENCE GUIDE
01: Introduction to ···
Pathophysiology
··
Chapter 01: Introduction to Pathophysiology
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following would be the most likely cause of an iatrogenic disease?
a. An inherited disorder
··
b. A combination of specific etiological factors
·
c. An unwanted effect of a prescribed drug
·
d. Prolonged exposure to toxic chemicals in the environment
ANS: C REF: 6
2. The manifestations of a disease are best defined as the:
a. subjective feelings of discomfort during a chronic illness.
b. signs and symptoms of a disease.
c. factors that precipitate an acute episode of a chronic illness.
d. early indicators of the prodromal stage of infection.
ANS: B REF: 6
3. The best definition of the term prognosis is the:
a. precipitating factors causing an acute episode.
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.
···
d. exacerbations occurring during chronic illness.
·
ANS: C REF: 7
4. Which of the following is considered a systemic sign of disease?
a. Swelling of the knee ··
b. Fever
c. Pain in the neck
·
d. Red rash on the face
ANS: B REF: 6
5. Etiology is defined as the study of the:
a. causes of a disease.
b. course of a disease.
c. expected complications of a disease.
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:
a. hypertrophy.
b. metaplasia.
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c. anaplasia.
··
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:
a. metaplasia.
b. atrophy.
c. dysplasia.
d. hypertrophy.
ANS: C REF: 8
8. A deficit of oxygen in the cells usually due to respiratory or circulatory problems is called:
a. apoptosis.
b. ischemia.
c. hypertrophy.
d. necrosis.
ANS: B REF: 9
9. When a group of cells in the body dies, the change is called:
a. ischemia.
b. gangrene.
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