Chapter 01: Introduction to PathophysiologyVanMeter and Hubert: Gould’s Pathophysiology for the Health Professions, 7th EditionMULTIPLE CHOICE1.Which of the following would be the most likely cause of an iatrogenic disease?a.An inherited disorderb.A combination of specific etiological factorsc.An unwanted effect of a prescribed drugd.Prolonged exposure to toxic chemicals in the environmentANS: C2.The manifestations of a disease are best defined as thea.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: B3.The best definition of the termprognosisis thea.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: C4.Which of the following is considered a systemic sign of disease?a.Swelling of the kneeb.Feverc.Pain in the neckd.Red rash on the faceANS: B5.Etiology is defined as the study of thea.causes of a disease.b.course of a disease.c.expected complications of a disease.d.manifestations of a disease.ANS: A6.A type of cellular adaptation in which there is a decrease in cell size is referred to asa.hypertrophy.b.metaplasia.c.anaplasia.d.atrophy.ANS: D7.A change in a tissue marked by cells that vary in size and shape and show increasedmitotic figures would be calledPreview Mode
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