Introduction To Pathophysiology

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Which of the following would be the most likely cause of an iatrogenic disease?

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An inherited disorder

A combination of specific etiological factors

An unwanted effect of a prescribed drug

Prolonged exposure to toxic chemicals in the environment

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Question 2

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The manifestations of a disease are best defined as the:

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subjective feelings of discomfort during a chronic illness.

signs and symptoms of a disease.

factors that precipitate an acute episode of a chronic illness.

early indicators of the prodromal stage of infection.

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Question 3

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The best definition of the term prognosis is the:

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precipitating factors causing an acute episode.

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

predicted outcome or likelihood of recovery from a specific disease.

exacerbations occurring during chronic illness.

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Which of the following is considered a systemic sign of disease?

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Swelling of the knee

Fever

Pain in the neck

Red rash on the face

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Question 5

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Etiology is defined as the study of the:

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causes of a disease.

course of a disease.

expected complications of a disease.

manifestations of a disease.

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Question 6

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A type of cellular adaptation in which there is a decrease in cell size is referred to as:

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hypertrophy.

metaplasia.

anaplasia.

atrophy.

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Question 7

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A change in a tissue marked by cells that vary in size and shape and show increased mitotic figures would be called:

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metaplasia.

atrophy.

dysplasia.

hypertrophy.

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Question 8

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A deficit of oxygen in the cells usually due to respiratory or circulatory problems is called:

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apoptosis.

ischemia.

hypertrophy.

necrosis.

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Question 9

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When a group of cells in the body dies, the change is called:

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ischemia.

gangrene.

hypoxia.

necrosis.

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Question 10

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Rigorous weight lifting/body building regimens may result in the skeletal muscle cells undergoing:

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hypertrophy.

dysplasia.

atrophy.

regeneration.

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Question 11

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The term cancer refers to:

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dysplasia.

hyperplasia.

metaplasia.

malignant neoplasm.

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Question 12

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To which of the following does the term apoptosis refer?

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Increased rate of mitosis by certain cells

Ischemic damage to cells

Liquefaction of necrotic tissue

Preprogrammed cell self-destruction

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Question 13

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Which of the following statements is TRUE?

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Alteration of DNA does not change cell function.

Damaged cells may be able to repair themselves.

All types of cells die at the same rate.

Mild ischemia causes immediate cell death.

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Question 14

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Caseation necrosis refers to an area where:

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cell proteins have been denatured.

cell are liquefied by enzymes.

dead cells form a thick cheesy substance.

bacterial invasion has occurred.

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Question 15

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Routine application of sun block to skin would be an example of:

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an iatrogenic cause of cancer.

a preventive measure.

a precipitating factor.

a predisposing condition.

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Question 16

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A circumstance that causes a sudden acute episode of a chronic disease to occur is termed:

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latent stage.

predisposing factor.

incidence.

precipitating factor.

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Question 17

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The term homeostasis refers to:

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the causative factors in a particular disease.

maintenance of a stable internal environment.

a condition that triggers an acute episode.

a collection of signs and symptoms.

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Question 18

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Which term is used to describe a new and secondary or additional problem that arises after the original disease has been established?

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Symptoms

Occurrence

Manifestations

Complication

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Question 19

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Pathophysiology involves the study of:

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the structure of the human body.

the functions of various organs in the body.

functional or structural changes resulting from disease processes.

various cell structures and related functions.

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Question 20

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Which of the following is the best definition of epidemiology?

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The science of tracking the occurrence and distribution of diseases

The relative number of deaths resulting from a particular disease

Identification of a specific disease through evaluation of signs and symptoms

The global search for emerging diseases

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