, Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health
Professional FINAL
The study of the physiologic (functional) changes as a result of a disease process is: -
Correct answer-Pathophysiology
The number of new cases of a disease in a given population noted within a stated time
period indicates the __________________ of a disease. - Correct answer-incidence
The term used to refer to undifferentiated cells that have variable nuclei and cell
structures and is the basis for grading a tumor is: - Correct answer-Anaplasia
A factor that can trigger an acute episode of a condition or disease is referred to as a(n):
- Correct answer-Precipitating factor
Neoplasm means "new growth" and is commonly called a: - Correct answer-Tumor
_______________________ indicate(s) a high risk for the development of a certain
disease or condition but not the certain development of the disease. - Correct answer-
Predisposing factors
Prevention of a disease is linked to both the _______________________________ for
a specific disease. - Correct answer-etiology and predisposing factors
Renal failure or the excessive loss of bicarbonate through severe diarrhea can result in
the body pH imbalance referred to as: - Correct answer-Metabolic acidosis
Hypokalemia can cause an irregular, abnormal cardiac rhythm referred to as: - Correct
answer-Dysrhythmias
Typical causes of dehydration include vomiting, excessive sweating, use of
concentrated supplements, and: - Correct answer-Diabetic ketoacidosis
Two thirds of the water in humans is contained in this fluid compartment: - Correct
answer-Intracellular
Decrease in bone density, especially in weight-bearing areas, and depression of
neuromuscular activity are typical symptoms of the electrolyte imbalance referred to as:
- Correct answer-Hypercalcemia
Drugs that cause increased excretion of water through the kidneys and urine production
are classified as: - Correct answer-Diuretics
Professional FINAL
The study of the physiologic (functional) changes as a result of a disease process is: -
Correct answer-Pathophysiology
The number of new cases of a disease in a given population noted within a stated time
period indicates the __________________ of a disease. - Correct answer-incidence
The term used to refer to undifferentiated cells that have variable nuclei and cell
structures and is the basis for grading a tumor is: - Correct answer-Anaplasia
A factor that can trigger an acute episode of a condition or disease is referred to as a(n):
- Correct answer-Precipitating factor
Neoplasm means "new growth" and is commonly called a: - Correct answer-Tumor
_______________________ indicate(s) a high risk for the development of a certain
disease or condition but not the certain development of the disease. - Correct answer-
Predisposing factors
Prevention of a disease is linked to both the _______________________________ for
a specific disease. - Correct answer-etiology and predisposing factors
Renal failure or the excessive loss of bicarbonate through severe diarrhea can result in
the body pH imbalance referred to as: - Correct answer-Metabolic acidosis
Hypokalemia can cause an irregular, abnormal cardiac rhythm referred to as: - Correct
answer-Dysrhythmias
Typical causes of dehydration include vomiting, excessive sweating, use of
concentrated supplements, and: - Correct answer-Diabetic ketoacidosis
Two thirds of the water in humans is contained in this fluid compartment: - Correct
answer-Intracellular
Decrease in bone density, especially in weight-bearing areas, and depression of
neuromuscular activity are typical symptoms of the electrolyte imbalance referred to as:
- Correct answer-Hypercalcemia
Drugs that cause increased excretion of water through the kidneys and urine production
are classified as: - Correct answer-Diuretics
