Test Bank For Gould's Pathophysiology for the Health Professions 7th Edition by Karin C. VanMeter; Robert J Hubert | Complete Guide, Latest Update

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Chapter 01: Introduction to Pathophysiology
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MULTIPLE CHOICE b b




1. Which of the following would be the most
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b 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 environmentb b b b b b b b




ANS: C

2. The manifestations of a disease are best defined as the
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a. subjective feelings of discomfort during a chronic illness. b b b b b b b b



b. signs and symptoms of a disease. b b b b b b



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

3. The best definition of the term prognosis is the
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a. precipitating factors causing an acute episode. b b b b b



b. number of remissions to be expected during the course of a chronic illness.
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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. b b b b




ANS: C

4. Which of the following is considered a systemic sign of disease?
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a. Swelling of the knee b b b b



b. Fever
c. Pain in the neck b b b



d. Red rash on the face b b b b b




ANS: B

5. Etiology is defined as the study of the
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a. causes of a disease. b b b



b. course of a disease. b b b



c. expected complications of a disease. b b b b



d. manifestations of a disease. b b b




ANS: A

6. A type of cellular adaptation in which there is a decrease
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a. hypertrophy.
b. metaplasia.
c. anaplasia.
d. atrophy.

ANS: D

7. A change in a tissue marked by cells that vary in size and shape
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b and show increas ed mitotic figures would be called
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a. metaplasia.
b. atrophy.
c. dysplasia.
d. hypertrophy.
ANS: C

8. A deficit b of oxygen in the cells usually due to respiratory or circulatory
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bproblems is called b b



a. apoptosis.
b. ischemia.
c. hypertrophy.
d. necrosis.
ANS: B

9. When a group of cells in the
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a. ischemia.
b. gangrene.
c. hypoxia.
d. necrosis.

ANS: D

10. Rigorous weightlifting/body building regimens may result in the
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b skeletal muscle cells undergoingb b b



a. hypertrophy.
b. dysplasia.
c. atrophy.
d. regeneration.
ANS: A

11. The term cancer refers to
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a. dysplasia.
b. hyperplasia.
c. metaplasia.
d. malignant neoplasm. b




ANS: D

12. To bwhich of the following does the term apoptosis refer?
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a. Increased rate of mitosis by certain cells b b b b b b b



b. Ischemic damage to cells b b b



c. Liquefaction of necrotic tissue b b b



d. Preprogrammed cell self-destruction b b




ANS: D
13. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
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a. Alteration of DNA does not change cell function. b b b b b b b b b



b. Damaged cells may be able to repair themselves. b b b b b b b b



c. All types of cells die at the same rate.
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d. Mild ischemia causes immediate cell death.
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ANS: B

14. Caseation necrosis refers to an area where b b b b b b



a. cell proteins have been denatured. b b b b

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b. cells are liquefied by enzymes.b b b b b



c. dead cells form a thick cheesy substance.
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d. bacterial invasion has occurred. b b b




ANS: C

15. Routine application of sun block to
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a. an iatrogenic cause of cancer.
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b. a preventive measure.
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c. a precipitating factor.
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d. a predisposing condition.
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ANS: B

16. A circumstance that
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boccur is termed b b



a. latent stage. b



b. predisposing factor. b



c. incidence.
d. precipitating factor. b




ANS: D

17. The term homeostasis refers to
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a. the causative factors in a particular disease.
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b. maintenance of a stable internal environment. b b b b b



c. a condition that triggers an acute episode.
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d. a collection of signs and symptoms.
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ANS: B

18. Which term is used to describe a new and secondary or additional
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b problem that arises after the original disease has been established?
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a. Symptoms
b. Occurrence
c. Manifestations
d. Complication
ANS: D

19. Pathophysiology involves the study of b b b b b



a. the structure of the human body.
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b. the functions of various organs in the body.
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c. functional or structural changes resulting from disease processes.b b b b b b b




d. various cell structures and related functions. b b b b b




ANS: C

20. Which of the b b b following is the best definition of epidemiology? b b b b b b b b b



a. The science b b of tracking the occurrence and distribution of diseases
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b. The relative b b number of deaths resulting from a particular disease b b b b b b b



c. Identification bof a specific disease through evaluation of signs and symptoms
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d. The global b b search for emerging diseases b b b b




ANS: A