TEST BANK Comprehensive Radiographic Pathology 8th Edition by Eisenberg, Chapters 1 - 1

TEST BANK
Comprehensive Radiographic Pathology
8th Edition by Eisenberg, Chapters 1 - 12

,TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction to Pathology
2. Specialized Imaging Techniques
3. Respiratory System
4. Skeletal System
5. Gastrointestinal System
6. Urinary System
7. Cardiovascular System
8. Nervous System Disease
9. Hematopoietic System
10. Endocrine System
11. Reproductive System
12. Miscellaneous Diseases

, Chapter 1: Introduction to Pathology

Test Bank



MULTIPLE CHOICE



1. A disease process caused by physicians or their treatment is this type of process.

a. Idiopathic
b. Iatrogenic

c. Neoplasia
d. Community acquired



ANSWER: B

The disease process caused by physicians and their treatment is iatrogenic.



REF: p. 3



2. Basic reactions of the body to some form of injury is a:

a. Disease process
b. Pathology

c. Study of diseases
d. Idiopathic process



ANSWER: A

A disease is the pattern of the body’s response to some form of injury.



REF: p. 1

, 3. What term is used to denote a disease in which the underlying cause is unknown?

a. Idiopathic
b. Antietiologic

c. Iatrogenic
d. Nosocomial



ANSWER: A

Idiopathic diseases are those with an unknown, or as of yet unidentified, cause.



REF: p. 3



4. Alterations of cell growth, specifically an abnormal proliferation of cells is called:

a. Hyperplasia
b. Dysplasia

c. Neoplasia
d. Aplasia



ANSWER: C

Alterations in cell growth lead to the development of neoplasms (tumors).



REF: p. 7



5. The initial response of body tissues to local injury is:

a. Infection
b. Ischemia

c. Edema
d. Inflammation



ANSWER: D

Inflammation is the initial response of body tissues to local injury.