,TEST BANK PORTH'S
ESSENTIALS OF
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
5TH
ED ITIO N YO UR TE XT HE RE 1
UPDATED
2025(COMPLETE
CHAPTERS)
01: INTRODUCTION TO
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
CHAPTER 01: INTRODUCTION
TO PATHOPHYSIOLOGY TEST
BANK
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
ANS: C REF: 6
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.
ANS: B REF: 6
3. The best definition of the term prognosis is the:
a. precipitating factors causing an acute episode.
ESSENTIALS OF
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
5TH
ED ITIO N YO UR TE XT HE RE 1
UPDATED
2025(COMPLETE
CHAPTERS)
01: INTRODUCTION TO
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
CHAPTER 01: INTRODUCTION
TO PATHOPHYSIOLOGY TEST
BANK
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
ANS: C REF: 6
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.
ANS: B REF: 6
3. The best definition of the term prognosis is the:
a. precipitating factors causing an acute episode.
