Pathophysiology of Disease: An Introduction to Clinical Medicine 8th Edition Hammer, McPhee
Chapter 1: Introduction MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following would be the most likely cause of an iatrogenic disease?
a.
b.
c.
d.
ANS: C
2. The manifestations of a disease are best defined as the:
An inherited disorder
A combination of specific etiological factors
An unwanted effect of a prescribed drug
Prolonged exposure to toxic chemicals in the environment
a.
b.
c.
d.
ANS: B
3. The best definition of the term prognosis is the:
precipitating factors causing an acute episode.
a number of remissions to be expected during the course of a chronic illness.
predicted outcome or likelihood of recovery from a specific disease.
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.
d. exacerbations occurring during chronic illness.
ANS: C
4. Which of the following is considered a systemic sign of disease?
a.
b.
c.
d.
ANS: B
5. Etiology is defined as the study of the:
Swelling of the knee Fever
Pain in the neck Red rash on the face
causes disease.
the course of a disease.
expected complications of a disease. manifestations of a disease.
a.
b.
c.
d.
ANS: A
6. A type of cellular adaptation in which there is a decrease in cell size is referred to as:
a.
b.
c.
d. ANS: D
hypertrophy. metaplasia. anaplasia. atrophy.
7. A change in a tissue marked by cells that vary in size and shape and show increased mitotic figures would be called:
metaplasia.
atrophy.
dysplasia.
hypertrophy.
ANS: C
8. A deficit of oxygen in the cells usually due to respiratory or circulatory problems is called:
a.
b.
c.
d.
ANS: B
9. When a group of cells in the body dies, the change is called:
apoptosis. ischemia. hypertrophy. necrosis.
a.
b.
c.
d.
ANS: D
ischemia. gangrene. hypoxia. necrosis.
10. Rigorous weight lifting/bodybuilding regimens may result in the skeletal muscle cells
undergoing:
hypertrophy.
dysplasia.
c. atrophy.
d. regeneration. ANS: A
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