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,Chapter 01: Concepts of Health and Disease
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MULTIPLE CHOICE t
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 REF: 6
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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 REF: 6
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3. The best definition of the term prognosis is the:
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a. precipitating factors causing an acute episode. t t t t t
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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.
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ANS: C REF: 7
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4. Which of the following is considered a systemic sign of disease?
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a. Swelling of the knee t t t
b. Fever
c. Pain in the neck
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d. Red rash on the face
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ANS: B REF: 6
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5. Etiology is defined as the study of the:
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a. causes of a disease.t t t
b. course of a disease.t t t
c. expected complications of a disease.
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d. manifestations of a disease. t t t
ANS: A REF: 5
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6. A type of cellular adaptation in which there is a decrease in cell size is referred to as:
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a. hypertrophy.
b. metaplasia.
c. anaplasia.
d. atrophy.
ANS: D REF: 8
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, 7. A change in a tissue marked by cells that vary in size and shape and show increased mitotic
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figures would be called:
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a. metaplasia.
b. atrophy.
c. dysplasia.
d. hypertrophy.
ANS: C REF: 8t t t
8. A deficit of oxygen in the cells usually due to respiratory or circulatory problems is called:
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a. apoptosis.
b. ischemia.
c. hypertrophy.
d. necrosis.
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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 REF: 10
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10. Rigorous weight lifting/body building regimens may result in the skeletal muscle cells
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undergoing:
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Health States 2nd Canadian Edition Test Bank
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,Chapter 01: Concepts of Health and Disease
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MULTIPLE CHOICE t
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 REF: 6
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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 REF: 6
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3. The best definition of the term prognosis is the:
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a. precipitating factors causing an acute episode. t t t t t
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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.
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ANS: C REF: 7
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4. Which of the following is considered a systemic sign of disease?
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a. Swelling of the knee t t t
b. Fever
c. Pain in the neck
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d. Red rash on the face
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ANS: B REF: 6
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5. Etiology is defined as the study of the:
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a. causes of a disease.t t t
b. course of a disease.t t t
c. expected complications of a disease.
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d. manifestations of a disease. t t t
ANS: A REF: 5
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6. A type of cellular adaptation in which there is a decrease in cell size is referred to as:
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a. hypertrophy.
b. metaplasia.
c. anaplasia.
d. atrophy.
ANS: D REF: 8
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, 7. A change in a tissue marked by cells that vary in size and shape and show increased mitotic
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figures would be called:
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a. metaplasia.
b. atrophy.
c. dysplasia.
d. hypertrophy.
ANS: C REF: 8t t t
8. A deficit of oxygen in the cells usually due to respiratory or circulatory problems is called:
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a. apoptosis.
b. ischemia.
c. hypertrophy.
d. necrosis.
ANS: B REF: 9t t t
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 REF: 10
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10. Rigorous weight lifting/body building regimens may result in the skeletal muscle cells
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undergoing:
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