GOULD'S PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FOR THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS 7TH
EDITION BY KARIN C. VANMETER PHD ROBERT J. HUBERT BS
VANMETER (2022) || COMPLETE GUIDE|| GRADE A+
7th Edition
,Table of contents
Section i: pathophysiology: background and overview .............................................................................. 3
Chapter 01: introduction to pathophysiology ......................................................................................... 3
Chapter 02: fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base imbalances ..................................................................... 13
Chapter 03: introduction to basic pharmacology and other common therapies .................................... 27
Chapter 04: pain ................................................................................................................................... 33
Section ii: defense/protective ................................................................................................................... 40
Chapter 05: inflammation and healing ................................................................................................. 40
Chapter 06: infection............................................................................................................................ 57
Chapter 07: immunity .......................................................................................................................... 70
Section iii: pathophysiology of body systems .......................................................................................... 81
Chapter 08: skin disorders.................................................................................................................... 81
Chapter 09: musculoskeletal disorders ................................................................................................. 89
Chapter 10: blood and circulatory system disorders ........................................................................... 101
Chapter 11: lymphatic system disorders ............................................................................................ 116
Chapter 12: cardiovascular system disorders ..................................................................................... 119
Chapter 13: respiratory system disorders ........................................................................................... 145
Chapter 14: neurological disorders .................................................................................................... 172
Chapter 15: disorders of the eye, ear, and other sensory organs ......................................................... 199
Chapter 16: endocrine system disorders ............................................................................................. 208
Chapter 17: digestive system disorders .............................................................................................. 226
Chapter 18: urinary system disorders ................................................................................................. 254
Chapter 19: reproductive system disorders ........................................................................................ 272
Chapter 20: neoplasms and cancer ..................................................................................................... 284
Section iv: factors contributing to pathophysiology ............................................................................... 294
Chapter 21: congenital and genetic disorders ..................................................................................... 294
Chapter 22: complications due to pregnancy ..................................................................................... 304
Chapter 23: complications due to adolescence ................................................................................... 308
Chapter 24: complications due to aging ............................................................................................. 313
Section v: environmental factors and pathophysiology .......................................................................... 317
Chapter 25: immobility and associated problems ............................................................................... 317
Chapter 26: stress and associated problems ....................................................................................... 321
Chapter 27: substance abuse and associated problems ....................................................................... 324
Chapter 28: environmental hazards and associated problems ............................................................ 328
,Section i: pathophysiology: background and overview
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
Correct answer: c
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.
Correct answer: b
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.
C. Predicted outcome or likelihood of recovery from a specific disease.
D. Exacerbations occurring during chronic illness.
Correct answer: c
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
Correct answer: b
, 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.
Correct answer: a
6. A type of cellular adaptation in which there is a decrease in cell size is referred to as
A. Hypertrophy.
B. Metaplasia.
C. Anaplasia.
D. Atrophy.
Correct answer: d
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.
Correct answer: c
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.
Correct answer: b