Pathophysiology Chapter 1- Test

Which of the following would be the most likely cause of an iatrogenic disease? A) An inherited disorder B) A combination of specific etiological factors C) An unwanted effect of a prescribed drug D) Prolonged exposure to toxic chemicals in the environment - C -The manifestations of a disease are best defined as the: A) subjective feelings of discomfort during a chronic illness. B) signs and symptoms of a disease. C) factors that precipitate an acute episode of a chronic illness. D) early indicators of the prodromal stage of infection. - B -The best definition of the term prognosis is the: A) precipitating factors causing an acute episode. B) number of remissions to be expected during the course of a chronic illness. C) predicted outcome or likelihood of recovery from a specific disease. D) exacerbations occurring during chronic illness. - C -Which of the following is considered a systemic sign of disease? A) Swelling of the knee B) Fever C) Pain in the neck D) Red rash on the face - B -Etiology is defined as the study of the: A) causes of a disease. B) course of a disease. C) expected complications of a disease. D) manifestations of a disease. - A -A type of cellular adaptation in which there is a decrease in cell size is referred to as: A) hypertrophy B) metaplasia C) anaplasia D) atrophy - D -A change in a tissue marked by cells that vary in size and shape and show increased mitotic figures would be called: A) metaplasia B) atrophy. C) dysplasia D) hypertrophy. - C -A deficit of oxygen in the cells usually due to respiratory or circulatory problems is called: A) apoptosis. B) ischemia C) hypertrophy D) necrosis - B