PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF DISEASE AN INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL MEDICINE 8TH EDITION HAMMER MCPHEE TEST BANK

Chapter 1: Introduction MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of the following would be the most likely cause of an iatrogenic disease? ANS: C 2. The manifestations of a disease are best defined as the: ANS: B 3. The best definition of the term prognosis is the: 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 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. a. precipitating factors causing an acute episode. b. number of remissions to be expected during the course of a chronic illness. c. predicted outcome or likelihood of recovery from a specific disease. d. exacerbations occurring during chronic illness. ANS: C 4. Which of the following is considered a systemic sign of disease? ANS: B 5. Etiology is defined as the study of the: ANS: A