Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health
Professions 7th Edition by Karin C. VanMeter
& Robert J. Hubert test bank
All Chapters 1-28| A+ Pass
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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
b. A combination of specific etiological factors
c. An unwanted effect of a prescribed drug
d. Prolonged exposure to toxic chemicals in the environment
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.
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.
ANSWER: C
4. Which of the following is considered a systemic sign of disease?
a. Swelling of the knee
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c. Pain in the neck
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, d. Red rash on the face
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.
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.
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.
ANSWER: C
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8. A deficit of oxygen in the cells usually due to respiratory or circulatory problems is called
a. apoptosis.
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b. ischemia.
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, c. hypertrophy.
d. necrosis.
ANSWER: B
9. When a group of cells in the body dies, the change is called
a. ischemia.
b. gangrene.
c. hypoxia.
d. necrosis.
ANSWER: D
10. Rigorous weightlifting/body building regimens may result in the skeletal muscle cells
undergoing
a. hypertrophy.
b. dysplasia.
c. atrophy.
d. regeneration.
ANSWER: A
11. The term cancer refers to
a. dysplasia.
b. hyperplasia.
c. metaplasia.
d. malignant neoplasm.
ANSWER: D
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12. To which of the following does the term apoptosis refer?
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Professions 7th Edition by Karin C. VanMeter
& Robert J. Hubert test bank
All Chapters 1-28| A+ Pass
Te
ch
Gu
1|Page
ur
, 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
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.
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.
ANSWER: C
4. Which of the following is considered a systemic sign of disease?
a. Swelling of the knee
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b. Fever
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c. Pain in the neck
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, d. Red rash on the face
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.
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.
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.
ANSWER: C
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8. A deficit of oxygen in the cells usually due to respiratory or circulatory problems is called
a. apoptosis.
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b. ischemia.
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, c. hypertrophy.
d. necrosis.
ANSWER: B
9. When a group of cells in the body dies, the change is called
a. ischemia.
b. gangrene.
c. hypoxia.
d. necrosis.
ANSWER: D
10. Rigorous weightlifting/body building regimens may result in the skeletal muscle cells
undergoing
a. hypertrophy.
b. dysplasia.
c. atrophy.
d. regeneration.
ANSWER: A
11. The term cancer refers to
a. dysplasia.
b. hyperplasia.
c. metaplasia.
d. malignant neoplasm.
ANSWER: D
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12. To which of the following does the term apoptosis refer?
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a. Increased rate of mitosis by certain cells
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