TEST BANK - Pathophysiology 7th
Edition by Jacquelyn L. Banasik
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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
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.
2. A 17-year-old college-bound student receives a vaccine against an organism that causes meningitis. This is
an example of
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.
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.
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d. disease treatment.
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,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.
4. A patient with high blood pressure who is otherwise healthy is counseled to restrict sodium intake. 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 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.
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.
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a. prodromal
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, b. latent
c. sequela
d. convalescence
ACCURATE ANSWER: B
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 (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 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.
8. In general, with aging, organ size and function
a. increase.
b. decrease.
c. remain the same.
d. are unknown.
ACCURATE ANSWER: B
In general, with aging, organ size and function decrease.
9. The stage during which the patient functions normally, although the disease processes are well established,
is referred to as
a. latent.
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b. subclinical.
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Edition by Jacquelyn L. Banasik
CHAPTER 1-54| VERIFIED
ACCURATE ANSWERS WITH
EXPLANATIONS
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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
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.
2. A 17-year-old college-bound student receives a vaccine against an organism that causes meningitis. This is
an example of
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.
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.
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d. disease treatment.
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,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.
4. A patient with high blood pressure who is otherwise healthy is counseled to restrict sodium intake. 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 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.
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.
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a. prodromal
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, b. latent
c. sequela
d. convalescence
ACCURATE ANSWER: B
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 (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 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.
8. In general, with aging, organ size and function
a. increase.
b. decrease.
c. remain the same.
d. are unknown.
ACCURATE ANSWER: B
In general, with aging, organ size and function decrease.
9. The stage during which the patient functions normally, although the disease processes are well established,
is referred to as
a. latent.
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b. subclinical.
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