Pathophysiology for
Health Professions 7
Edition VanMeter
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Chapter 01: Introduction to Pathophysiology
VanMeter and Hubert: Gould’s Pathophysi
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. 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
ANS: C
2. 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.
ANS: B
3. 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.
ANS: C
,4. 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 ANS: B
5. 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.
ANS: A
6. 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.
ANS: D
7. 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. ANS: C
8. A deficit of oxygen in the cells usually due to respiratory or
circulatory problems is called a. apoptosis.
b. ischemia.
, c. hypertrophy.
d. necrosis. ANS: B
9. When a group of cells in the body dies, the change is called
a. ischemia.
b. gangrene.