TEST BANK for Pathophysiology 7th
Edition by Jacquelyn L. Banasik
COMPLETE CHAPTERS 1-54|
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ACCURATE ANSWERS
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, Chapter 01: Introduction to Pathophysiology
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. C.Q. was recently exposed to group A hemolytic Streptococcus and subsequently developed a
pharyngeal infection. His clinic examination reveals an oral temperature of 102.3°F, skin rash, dysphagia,
and reddened throat mucosa with multiple pustules. He complains of sore throat, malaise, and joint
stiffness. A throat culture is positive for Streptococcus, and antibiotics have been prescribed. The etiology
of C.Q.’s disease is
a. a sore throat.
b. streptococcal infection.
c. genetic susceptibility.
d. pharyngitis.
ACCURATE ANSWER: B
Etiology refers to the proposed cause or causes of a particular disease process. A sore throat is the
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manifestation of the disease process. Genetic susceptibility refers to inherited tendency to develop a
disease. Pharyngitis refers to inflammation of the throat and is also a clinical manifestation of the disease
process.
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2. A 17-year-old college-bound student receives a vaccine against an organism that causes meningitis.
This is an example of
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a. primary prevention.
b. secondary prevention.
c. tertiary prevention.
d. disease treatment.
ACCURATE ANSWER: A
Primary prevention is prevention of disease by altering susceptibility or reducing exposure for susceptible
individuals, in this case by providing vaccination. Secondary prevention is the early detection, screening,
and management of the disease. Tertiary prevention includes rehabilitative and supportive care and
attempts to alleviate disability and restore effective functioning. Disease treatment involves management
of the disease once it has developed.
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,3. An obese but otherwise healthy teen is given a prescription for a low-calorie diet and exercise program.
This is an example of
a. primary prevention.
b. secondary prevention.
c. tertiary prevention.
d. disease treatment.
ACCURATE ANSWER: B
Secondary prevention is the early detection, screening, and management of the disease such as prescribing
diet and exercise for an individual who has already developed obesity. Primary prevention is prevention
of disease by altering susceptibility or reducing exposure for susceptible individuals. Tertiary prevention
includes rehabilitative and supportive care and attempts to alleviate disability and restore effective
functioning. Disease treatment involves management of the disease once it has developed.
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4. A patient with high blood pressure who is otherwise healthy is counseled to restrict sodium intake. This
is an example of
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a. primary prevention.
b. secondary prevention.
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c. tertiary prevention.
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d. disease treatment.
ACCURATE ANSWER: B
Secondary prevention is the early detection, screening, and management of the disease, such as by
prescribing sodium restriction for high blood pressure. Primary prevention is prevention of disease by
altering susceptibility or reducing exposure for susceptible individuals. Tertiary prevention includes
rehabilitative and supportive care and attempts to alleviate disability and restore effective functioning.
Disease treatment involves management of the disease once it has developed.
5. After suffering a heart attack, a middle-aged man is counseled to take a cholesterol-lowering
medication. This is an example of
a. primary prevention.
b. secondary prevention.
c. tertiary prevention.
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, d. disease treatment.
ACCURATE ANSWER: C
Tertiary prevention includes rehabilitative and supportive care and attempts to alleviate disability and
restore effective functioning such as prescribing a cholesterol-lowering medication following a heart
attack. Primary prevention is prevention of disease by altering susceptibility or reducing exposure for
susceptible individuals. Secondary prevention is the early detection, screening, and management of the
disease. Disease treatment involves management of the disease once it has developed.
6. A patient has been exposed to meningococcal meningitis, but is not yet demonstrating signs of this
disease. This stage of illness is called the stage.
a. prodromal
b. latent
c. sequela
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d. convalescence
ACCURATE ANSWER: B
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Incubation refers to the interval between exposure of a tissue to an injurious agent and the first
appearance of signs and symptoms. In infectious diseases, this period is often called the incubation
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(latent) period. Prodromal refers to the appearance of the first signs and symptoms indicating the onset of
a disease. These are often nonspecific, such as headache, malaise, anorexia, and nausea, which are
associated with a number of different diseases. Sequela refers to subsequent pathologic condition
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resulting from a disease. Convalescence is the stage of recovery after a disease, injury, or surgical
operation.
7. A disease that is native to a particular region is called
a. epidemic.
b. endemic.
c. pandemic.
d. ethnographic.
ACCURATE ANSWER: B
A disease that is native to a particular region is called endemic. An epidemic is a disease that spreads to
many individuals at the same time. Pandemics are epidemics that affect large geographic regions, perhaps
spreading worldwide. Ethnographic does not describe a disease distribution pattern.
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Edition by Jacquelyn L. Banasik
COMPLETE CHAPTERS 1-54|
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ACCURATE ANSWERS
Ar
ch
Do
c
Page | 1
, Chapter 01: Introduction to Pathophysiology
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. C.Q. was recently exposed to group A hemolytic Streptococcus and subsequently developed a
pharyngeal infection. His clinic examination reveals an oral temperature of 102.3°F, skin rash, dysphagia,
and reddened throat mucosa with multiple pustules. He complains of sore throat, malaise, and joint
stiffness. A throat culture is positive for Streptococcus, and antibiotics have been prescribed. The etiology
of C.Q.’s disease is
a. a sore throat.
b. streptococcal infection.
c. genetic susceptibility.
d. pharyngitis.
ACCURATE ANSWER: B
Etiology refers to the proposed cause or causes of a particular disease process. A sore throat is the
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manifestation of the disease process. Genetic susceptibility refers to inherited tendency to develop a
disease. Pharyngitis refers to inflammation of the throat and is also a clinical manifestation of the disease
process.
ch
Do
2. A 17-year-old college-bound student receives a vaccine against an organism that causes meningitis.
This is an example of
c
a. primary prevention.
b. secondary prevention.
c. tertiary prevention.
d. disease treatment.
ACCURATE ANSWER: A
Primary prevention is prevention of disease by altering susceptibility or reducing exposure for susceptible
individuals, in this case by providing vaccination. Secondary prevention is the early detection, screening,
and management of the disease. Tertiary prevention includes rehabilitative and supportive care and
attempts to alleviate disability and restore effective functioning. Disease treatment involves management
of the disease once it has developed.
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,3. An obese but otherwise healthy teen is given a prescription for a low-calorie diet and exercise program.
This is an example of
a. primary prevention.
b. secondary prevention.
c. tertiary prevention.
d. disease treatment.
ACCURATE ANSWER: B
Secondary prevention is the early detection, screening, and management of the disease such as prescribing
diet and exercise for an individual who has already developed obesity. Primary prevention is prevention
of disease by altering susceptibility or reducing exposure for susceptible individuals. Tertiary prevention
includes rehabilitative and supportive care and attempts to alleviate disability and restore effective
functioning. Disease treatment involves management of the disease once it has developed.
Ar
4. A patient with high blood pressure who is otherwise healthy is counseled to restrict sodium intake. This
is an example of
ch
a. primary prevention.
b. secondary prevention.
Do
c. tertiary prevention.
c
d. disease treatment.
ACCURATE ANSWER: B
Secondary prevention is the early detection, screening, and management of the disease, such as by
prescribing sodium restriction for high blood pressure. Primary prevention is prevention of disease by
altering susceptibility or reducing exposure for susceptible individuals. Tertiary prevention includes
rehabilitative and supportive care and attempts to alleviate disability and restore effective functioning.
Disease treatment involves management of the disease once it has developed.
5. After suffering a heart attack, a middle-aged man is counseled to take a cholesterol-lowering
medication. This is an example of
a. primary prevention.
b. secondary prevention.
c. tertiary prevention.
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, d. disease treatment.
ACCURATE ANSWER: C
Tertiary prevention includes rehabilitative and supportive care and attempts to alleviate disability and
restore effective functioning such as prescribing a cholesterol-lowering medication following a heart
attack. Primary prevention is prevention of disease by altering susceptibility or reducing exposure for
susceptible individuals. Secondary prevention is the early detection, screening, and management of the
disease. Disease treatment involves management of the disease once it has developed.
6. A patient has been exposed to meningococcal meningitis, but is not yet demonstrating signs of this
disease. This stage of illness is called the stage.
a. prodromal
b. latent
c. sequela
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d. convalescence
ACCURATE ANSWER: B
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Incubation refers to the interval between exposure of a tissue to an injurious agent and the first
appearance of signs and symptoms. In infectious diseases, this period is often called the incubation
Do
(latent) period. Prodromal refers to the appearance of the first signs and symptoms indicating the onset of
a disease. These are often nonspecific, such as headache, malaise, anorexia, and nausea, which are
associated with a number of different diseases. Sequela refers to subsequent pathologic condition
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resulting from a disease. Convalescence is the stage of recovery after a disease, injury, or surgical
operation.
7. A disease that is native to a particular region is called
a. epidemic.
b. endemic.
c. pandemic.
d. ethnographic.
ACCURATE ANSWER: B
A disease that is native to a particular region is called endemic. An epidemic is a disease that spreads to
many individuals at the same time. Pandemics are epidemics that affect large geographic regions, perhaps
spreading worldwide. Ethnographic does not describe a disease distribution pattern.
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