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Chapter 01: Introduction to Pathophysiology
VanMeter and Hubert: Gould’s Pathophysiology for the Health Professions, 7th Edition


MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Which of the following would be the most likely cause of an iatrogenic disease?
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a. An inherited disorder
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b. A combination of specific etiological factors
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c. An unwanted effect of a prescribed drug
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d. Prolonged exposure to toxic chemicals in the environment
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ANS: C

2. The manifestations of a disease are best defined as the
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a. subjective feelings of discomfort during a chronic illness.
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b. signs and symptoms of a disease.
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c. factors that precipitate an acute episode of a chronic illness.
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d. early indicators of the prodromal stage of infection.
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ANS: B

3. The best definition of the term prognosis is the
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a. precipitating factors causing an acute episode. L L L L L




b. number of remissions to be expected during the course of a chronic illness.
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c. predicted outcome or likelihood of recovery from a specific disease.
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d. exacerbations occurring during chronic illness. L L L L




ANS: C

,4. Which of the following is considered a systemic sign of disease?
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a. Swelling of the knee L L L




b. Fever

c. Pain in the neck L L L




d. Red rash on the face ANS: B
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5. Etiology is defined as the study of the
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a. causes of a disease. L L L




b. course of a disease. L L L




c. expected complications of a disease. L L L L




d. manifestations of a disease. L L L




ANS: A

6. A type of cellular adaptation in which there is a decrease in cell size is referred to as a.
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hypertrophy.
b. metaplasia.

c. anaplasia.

d. atrophy.

ANS: D

7. A change in a tissue marked by cells that vary in size and shape and show increased mitotic
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L figures would be called
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a. metaplasia.

b. atrophy.

c. dysplasia.

d. hypertrophy. ANS: C L




8. A deficit of oxygen in the cells usually due to respiratory or circulatory problems is called a.
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apoptosis.
b. ischemia.

c. hypertrophy.

d. necrosis. ANS: B L




9. When a group of cells in the body dies, the change is called
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a. ischemia.

b. gangrene.

, c. hypoxia.

d. necrosis.
ANS: D

10. Rigorous weightlifting/body building regimens may result in the skeletal muscle cells
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undergoing a.
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b. dysplasia.

c. atrophy.

d. regeneration.
ANS: A

11. The term cancer refers to
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a. dysplasia.

b. hyperplasia.

c. metaplasia.

d. malignant neoplasm. ANS: D L L




12. To which of the following does the term apoptosis refer?
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a. Increased rate of mitosis by certain cells L L L L L L




b. Ischemic damage to cells L L L




c. Liquefaction of necrotic tissue L L L




d. Preprogrammed cell self-destruction L L




ANS: D

13. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
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a. Alteration of DNA does not change cell function. L L L L L L L




b. Damaged cells may be able to repair themselves. L L L L L L L




c. All types of cells die at the same rate.
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d. Mild ischemia causes immediate cell death. ANS: B
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14. Caseation necrosis refers to an area where
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a. cell proteins have been denatured.
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