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Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine
(Vol.1 & Vol.2)
22nd Edition
• Author(s)Joseph Loscalzo; Anthony S.
Fauci; Dennis L. Kasper; Stephen Hauser;
Dan Longo; J. Larry Jameson
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Covered

PART 1: Foundations of Clinical Medicine

PART 2: Cardinal Symptoms & Clinical Presentations

PART 3: Clinical Pharmacology

PART 4: Oncology & Hematology

PART 5: Infectious Diseases

PART 6: Cardiovascular Disorders

PART 7: Respiratory Disorders

PART 8: Critical Care Medicine

PART 9: Kidney & Urinary Tract Disorders

PART 10: Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Disorders

,PART 11: Immune-Mediated & Rheumatologic Disorders

PART 12: Endocrinology & Metabolism

PART 13: Neurologic & Psychiatric Disorders

PART 14: Toxicology & Environmental Injury

PART 15: Environmental & Occupational Medicine

PART 16: Genetics, Precision & Systems Medicine

PART 17–20: Special & Emerging Topics




1. The Practice of Medicine
1. Which principle best defines evidence-based medical
practice?
A. Reliance on expert opinion
B. Integration of clinical experience, patient values, and best
evidence
C. Use of randomized trials only
D. Prioritizing cost-effectiveness
Answer: B
Rationale: Evidence-based medicine integrates best research
evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences.
Citation: Harrison’s 22nd ed., Ch. 1 – The Practice of Medicine


2. Which nursing action best supports patient-centered care?
A. Following standardized protocols without deviation
B. Prioritizing provider efficiency

,C. Incorporating patient goals and preferences
D. Limiting shared decision-making
Answer: C
Rationale: Patient-centered care emphasizes respect for patient
values and shared decision-making.
Citation: Harrison’s 22nd ed., Ch. 1


2. Promoting Good Health
3. Which intervention has the greatest population-level impact
on mortality reduction?
A. Specialty care access
B. Genetic screening
C. Lifestyle modification
D. Advanced diagnostics
Answer: C
Rationale: Behavioral factors (diet, activity, smoking) account
for major determinants of health outcomes.
Citation: Harrison’s 22nd ed., Ch. 2 – Promoting Good Health


3. Vaccine Opposition and Hesitancy
4. A nurse addressing vaccine hesitancy should prioritize
which approach?
A. Confrontational education
B. Dismissal of concerns

, C. Empathetic, trust-based communication
D. Mandatory compliance language
Answer: C
Rationale: Trust, empathy, and respectful dialogue improve
vaccine acceptance.
Citation: Harrison’s 22nd ed., Ch. 3 – Vaccine Opposition and
Hesitancy


4. Decision-Making in Clinical Medicine
5. Shared decision-making is most appropriate when:
A. Only one treatment exists
B. Patient capacity is absent
C. Multiple reasonable options exist
D. Urgent life-saving care is needed
Answer: C
Rationale: Shared decision-making is ideal when benefits and
risks vary among acceptable options.
Citation: Harrison’s 22nd ed., Ch. 4 – Decision-Making in Clinical
Medicine


5. Precision Medicine and Clinical Care
6. Precision medicine primarily aims to:
A. Replace clinical judgment
B. Standardize treatment