Pathophysiology (5th Edition, Copstead & Banasik) – Complete Verified Test Bank (All Chapters)

, 01: Introduction to xl xl




Pathophysiology
Chapter 01: Introduction to Pathophysiology
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Test Bank
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MULTIPLE CHOICE xl




xlxlxlx l 1. Which of the following would be the most 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 environment xl xl xl xl xl xl xl




ANS: C REF: 6 xl xl xl




xlxlxlx l 2. The manifestations of a disease are best defined as the:
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a. subjective feelings of discomfort during a chronic illness.
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b. signs and symptoms of a disease.
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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 REF: 6 xl xl xl




xlxlxlx l 3. The best definition of the term prognosis is the:
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a. precipitating factors causing an acute episode. xl xl xl xl xl




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.


d. exacerbations occurring during chronic illness.
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ANS: C REF: 7
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xlxlxlx l 4. Which of the following is considered a systemic sign of disease?
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a. Swelling of the knee xl xl xl




b. Fever


c. Pain in the neck xl xl xl




d. Red rash on the face
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ANS: B REF: 6
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xlxlxlx l 5. Etiology is defined as the study of the:
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a. causes of a disease. xl xl xl




b. course of a disease. xl xl xl




c. expected complications of a disease.
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d. manifestations of a disease. xl xl xl




ANS: A REF: 5
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xlxlxlx l 6. A type of cellular adaptation in which there is a decrease in cell size is referred to as:
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a. hypertrophy.


b. metaplasia.

, c. anaplasia.


d. atrophy.


ANS: D REF: 8 xl xl xl




7. A change in a tissue marked by cells that vary in size and shape and show increased mitotic figures
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a. metaplasia.


b. atrophy.


c. dysplasia.


d. hypertrophy.


ANS: C REF: 8 xl xl xl




xlxlxlx l 8. A deficit of oxygen in the cells usually due to respiratory or circulatory problems is called:
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a. apoptosis.


b. ischemia.


c. hypertrophy.


d. necrosis.


ANS: B REF: 9 xl xl xl




xlxlxlx l 9. When a group of cells in the body dies, the change is called:
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a. ischemia.


b. gangrene.