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Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine
(Vol.1 & Vol.2)
22nd Edition
• Author(s)Joseph Loscalzo; Anthony S.
Fauci; Dennis L. Kasper; Stephen Hauser;
Dan Longo; J. Larry Jameson
Test Bank




Covered

PART 1: Foundations of Clinical Medicine

PART 2: Cardinal Symptoms & Clinical Presentations

PART 3: Clinical Pharmacology

PART 4: Oncology & Hematology

PART 5: Infectious Diseases

PART 6: Cardiovascular Disorders

PART 7: Respiratory Disorders

PART 8: Critical Care Medicine

PART 9: Kidney & Urinary Tract Disorders

PART 10: Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Disorders

,PART 11: Immune-Mediated & Rheumatologic Disorders

PART 12: Endocrinology & Metabolism

PART 13: Neurologic & Psychiatric Disorders

PART 14: Toxicology & Environmental Injury

PART 15: Environmental & Occupational Medicine

PART 16: Genetics, Precision & Systems Medicine

PART 17–20: Special & Emerging Topics




Part 1 – The Profession of Medicine
Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd ed.


1.
Which principle best defines professionalism in the practice of
medicine?
A. Financial sustainability of healthcare systems
B. Commitment to patient welfare above self-interest
C. Mastery of biomedical science
D. Adherence to institutional policies
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Professionalism prioritizes altruism, accountability,
and patient welfare as foundational obligations.
Citation: Harrison’s 22nd ed., Ch. 1 – The Practice of Medicine

,2.
Which factor most strongly influences population health
outcomes?
A. Advanced medical technology
B. Genetic predisposition
C. Social and environmental determinants
D. Hospital-based care
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Social, economic, and environmental conditions have
the greatest impact on health outcomes.
Citation: Harrison’s 22nd ed., Ch. 2 – Promoting Good Health


3.
Vaccine hesitancy is best described as:
A. Complete refusal of all immunizations
B. Delayed acceptance or refusal despite vaccine availability
C. Religious objection to vaccines
D. Lack of vaccine access
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hesitancy reflects uncertainty or delay, not absolute
refusal.
Citation: Harrison’s 22nd ed., Ch. 3 – Vaccine Opposition and
Hesitancy

, 4.
Which strategy is most effective in addressing vaccine
hesitancy?
A. Providing extensive scientific data
B. Mandating vaccination
C. Building trust through empathetic communication
D. Limiting patient choice
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Trust and respectful dialogue are central to
improving vaccine acceptance.
Citation: Harrison’s 22nd ed., Ch. 3


5.
Clinical decision-making under uncertainty primarily relies on:
A. Algorithms alone
B. Clinical judgment integrating evidence and patient values
C. Defensive medicine
D. Cost containment
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Effective decisions integrate evidence, experience,
and patient preferences.
Citation: Harrison’s 22nd ed., Ch. 4 – Decision-Making in Clinical
Medicine