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Chapter 01: Introduction to Pathophysiology Ban
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asik: Pathophysiology, 8th Edition
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1. C.Q. was recently exposed to group A hemolytic Streptococcus and subsequently developed a
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pharyngeal infection. His clinic examination reveals an oral temperature of 102.3°F, skin rash,
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!dysphagia, and reddened throat mucosa with multiple pustules. He complains of sore throat,
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malaise, and joint stiffness. A throat culture is positive for Streptococcus, and antibiotics have
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been prescribed. The etiology of C.Q.’s disease is
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a. a sore throat. F! F!


b. streptococcal infection. F!


c. genetic susceptibility. F!


d. pharyngitis.

ANS: B F !


Etiology refers to the proposed cause or causes of a particular disease process. A sore throat
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is the manifestation of the disease process. Genetic susceptibility refers to inherited tendenc
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y to develop a disease. Pharyngitis refers to inflammation of the throat and is also a clinical
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2. A 17-year-old college-
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bound student receives a vaccine against an organism that causes meningitis. This is an
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b. secondary prevention. F!


c. tertiary prevention. F!


d. disease treatment. F!




ANS: A F !


Primary prevention is prevention of disease by altering susceptibility or reducing exposure fo
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r susceptible individuals, in this case by providing vaccination. Secondary prevention
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!is the early detection, screening, and management of the disease. Tertiary prevention includ
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es rehabilitative and supportive care and attempts to alleviate disability and restore effective
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functioning. Disease treatment involves management of the disease once it has develo
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ped.

3. An obese but otherwise healthy teen is given a prescription for a low-
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calorie diet and exercise program. This is an example of
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a. primary prevention. F!


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c. tertiary prevention. F!


d. disease treatment. F!




ANS: B F !


Secondary prevention is the early detection, screening, and management of the disease such
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as prescribing diet and exercise for an individual who has already developed obesity. Primar
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y prevention is prevention of disease by altering susceptibility or reducing exposure for sus
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ceptible individuals. Tertiary prevention includes rehabilitative and supportive care and atte
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mpts to alleviate disability and restore effective functioning. Disease treatment involves man
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agement of the disease once it has developed.
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