Comprehensive Radiographic Pathology
8th Edition by Eisenberg, Chapters 1 - 12
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1. Introduction to Pathology SW SW
2. Specialized Imaging Techniques
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3. Respiratory System SW
4. Skeletal System
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5. Gastrointestinal System S
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6. Urinary System
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7. Cardiovascular System SW
8. Nervous System Disease
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9. Hematopoietic System SW
10. Endocrine System SW
11. Reproductive System SW
12. Miscellaneous Diseases SW
, Chapter 1: Introduction to Pathology SW SW SW SW
Test Bank SW
MULTIPLE CHOICE SW
1. A disease process caused by physicians or their treatment is this type of process.
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a. Idiopathic
b. Iatrogenic
c. Neoplasia
d. Community acquired SW
ANSWER: B
The disease process caused by physicians and their treatment is iatrogenic.
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2. Basic reactions of the body to some form of injury is a:
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a. Disease process SW
b. Pathology
c. Study of diseases SW SW
d. Idiopathic process SW
ANSWER: A
A disease is the pattern of the body’s response to some form of injury.
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, 3. What term is used to denote a disease in which the underlying cause is unknown?
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a. Idiopathic
b. Antietiologic
c. Iatrogenic
d. Nosocomial
ANSWER: A
Idiopathic diseases are those with an unknown, or as of yet unidentified, cause.
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REF: p. 3
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4. Alterations of cell growth, specifically an abnormal proliferation of cells is called:
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a. Hyperplasia
b. Dysplasia
c. Neoplasia
d. Aplasia
ANSWER: C
Alterations in cell growth lead to the development of neoplasms (tumors).
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5. The initial response of body tissues to local injury is:
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a. Infection
b. Ischemia
c. Edema
d. Inflammation
ANSWER: D
Inflammation is the initial response of body tissues to local injury.
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