Test Bank For Pathophysiology 5th Edition

01: Introduction to

Pathophysiology

Chapter 01: Introduction to Pathophysiology

Test Bank

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 REF: 6

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 REF: 6

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 REF: 7

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 REF: 6

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 REF: 5

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

a. hypertrophy.

b. metaplasia.