Question 1

A change in a physiologic variable is more significant than the absolute values.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Normalcy is culturally defined.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

A 17-year-old college-bound student receives a vaccine against an organism that causes meningitis. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  primary prevention. 
B)  secondary prevention. 
C)  tertiary prevention. 
D)  disease treatment. 
A)  primary prevention. 
B)  secondary prevention. 
C)  tertiary prevention. 
D)  disease treatment. A

Question 4

Match the following terms with the descriptions below (not all letters will be used).
-An increase in the severity of disease signs and symptoms

Accepted Answer

A) Idiopathic 
B) Iatrogenic 
C) Morbidity 
D) Syndrome 
E) Sequela
F)Remission
G)Complication
H)Exacerbation
I)Subclinical
J)Endemic
K)Pandemic
L)Etiology
M)Epidemic
N)Epidemiology 
A) Idiopathic 
B) Iatrogenic 
C) Morbidity 
D) Syndrome 
E) Sequela
F)Remission
G)Complication
H)Exacerbation
I)Subclinical
J)Endemic
K)Pandemic
L)Etiology
M)Epidemic
N)Epidemiology

Question 5

Illness and disease always coexist.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Match the following terms with the descriptions below (not all letters will be used).
-An abatement or decline in disease manifestations

Accepted Answer

A) Idiopathic 
B) Iatrogenic 
C) Morbidity 
D) Syndrome 
E) Sequela
F)Remission
G)Complication
H)Exacerbation
I)Subclinical
J)Endemic
K)Pandemic
L)Etiology
M)Epidemic
N)Epidemiology 
A) Idiopathic 
B) Iatrogenic 
C) Morbidity 
D) Syndrome 
E) Sequela
F)Remission
G)Complication
H)Exacerbation
I)Subclinical
J)Endemic
K)Pandemic
L)Etiology
M)Epidemic
N)Epidemiology

Question 7

Which of the following is a statement about disease pathogenesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pharyngitis is caused by group A hemolytic Streptococcus infection. 
B)  Streptococcal infection activates immune cells, leading to inflammation. 
C)  Sore throat and mucosal inflammation are common signs and symptoms of pharyngeal infection. 
D)  Antibiotics are the treatment of choice for streptococcal infection. 
A)  Pharyngitis is caused by group A hemolytic Streptococcus infection. 
B)  Streptococcal infection activates immune cells, leading to inflammation. 
C)  Sore throat and mucosal inflammation are common signs and symptoms of pharyngeal infection. 
D)  Antibiotics are the treatment of choice for streptococcal infection.

Question 8

Which of the following assessment findings indicates an alteration in homeostatic control mechanisms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fever 
B)  Throat pain 
C)  Joint stiffness 
D)  Positive throat culture 
A)  Fever 
B)  Throat pain 
C)  Joint stiffness 
D)  Positive throat culture

Question 9

After suffering a heart attack, a middle-aged man is counseled to take a cholesterol-lowering medication. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  primary prevention. 
B)  secondary prevention. 
C)  tertiary prevention. 
D)  disease treatment. 
A)  primary prevention. 
B)  secondary prevention. 
C)  tertiary prevention. 
D)  disease treatment.

Question 10

Match the following terms with the descriptions below (not all letters will be used).
-A disease that is continuously present in a particular region

Accepted Answer

A) Idiopathic 
B) Iatrogenic 
C) Morbidity 
D) Syndrome 
E) Sequela
F)Remission
G)Complication
H)Exacerbation
I)Subclinical
J)Endemic
K)Pandemic
L)Etiology
M)Epidemic
N)Epidemiology 
A) Idiopathic 
B) Iatrogenic 
C) Morbidity 
D) Syndrome 
E) Sequela
F)Remission
G)Complication
H)Exacerbation
I)Subclinical
J)Endemic
K)Pandemic
L)Etiology
M)Epidemic
N)Epidemiology

Question 11

An obese but otherwise healthy teen is given a prescription for a low-calorie diet and exercise program. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  primary prevention. 
B)  secondary prevention. 
C)  tertiary prevention. 
D)  disease treatment. 
A)  primary prevention. 
B)  secondary prevention. 
C)  tertiary prevention. 
D)  disease treatment.

Question 12

Most homeostatic mechanisms function on a negative-feedback principle, which facilitates

Accepted Answer

A)  minimal response to environmental changes. 
B)  an amplified response. 
C)  a rapid response rate. 
D)  steady-state stability. 
A)  minimal response to environmental changes. 
B)  an amplified response. 
C)  a rapid response rate. 
D)  steady-state stability.

Question 13

Individuals experiencing the same disease process exhibit the same clinical manifestations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Match the following terms with the descriptions below (not all letters will be used).
-The known cause of a disease process

Accepted Answer

A) Idiopathic 
B) Iatrogenic 
C) Morbidity 
D) Syndrome 
E) Sequela
F)Remission
G)Complication
H)Exacerbation
I)Subclinical
J)Endemic
K)Pandemic
L)Etiology
M)Epidemic
N)Epidemiology 
A) Idiopathic 
B) Iatrogenic 
C) Morbidity 
D) Syndrome 
E) Sequela
F)Remission
G)Complication
H)Exacerbation
I)Subclinical
J)Endemic
K)Pandemic
L)Etiology
M)Epidemic
N)Epidemiology

Question 15

Match the following terms with the descriptions below (not all letters will be used).
-A set of symptoms that occur together

Accepted Answer

A) Idiopathic 
B) Iatrogenic 
C) Morbidity 
D) Syndrome 
E) Sequela
F)Remission
G)Complication
H)Exacerbation
I)Subclinical
J)Endemic
K)Pandemic
L)Etiology
M)Epidemic
N)Epidemiology 
A) Idiopathic 
B) Iatrogenic 
C) Morbidity 
D) Syndrome 
E) Sequela
F)Remission
G)Complication
H)Exacerbation
I)Subclinical
J)Endemic
K)Pandemic
L)Etiology
M)Epidemic
N)Epidemiology

Question 16

Match the following terms with the descriptions below (not all letters will be used).
-An epidemic that distributes to a large geographic area

Accepted Answer

A) Idiopathic 
B) Iatrogenic 
C) Morbidity 
D) Syndrome 
E) Sequela
F)Remission
G)Complication
H)Exacerbation
I)Subclinical
J)Endemic
K)Pandemic
L)Etiology
M)Epidemic
N)Epidemiology 
A) Idiopathic 
B) Iatrogenic 
C) Morbidity 
D) Syndrome 
E) Sequela
F)Remission
G)Complication
H)Exacerbation
I)Subclinical
J)Endemic
K)Pandemic
L)Etiology
M)Epidemic
N)Epidemiology

Question 17

C.Q. was recently exposed to group A hemolytic Streptococcus and subsequently developed a pharyngeal infection. His clinic examination reveals an oral temperature of 102.3° F, skin rash, and reddened throat mucosa with multiple pustules. He complains of sore throat, malaise, and joint stiffness. A throat culture is positive for Streptococcus, and antibiotics have been prescribed. The etiology of C.Q.'s disease is

Accepted Answer

A)  a sore throat. 
B)  streptococcal infection. 
C)  genetic susceptibility. 
D)  pharyngitis. 
A)  a sore throat. 
B)  streptococcal infection. 
C)  genetic susceptibility. 
D)  pharyngitis.

Question 18

Match the following terms with the descriptions below (not all letters will be used).
-A disorder of unknown cause

Accepted Answer

A) Idiopathic 
B) Iatrogenic 
C) Morbidity 
D) Syndrome 
E) Sequela
F)Remission
G)Complication
H)Exacerbation
I)Subclinical
J)Endemic
K)Pandemic
L)Etiology
M)Epidemic
N)Epidemiology 
A) Idiopathic 
B) Iatrogenic 
C) Morbidity 
D) Syndrome 
E) Sequela
F)Remission
G)Complication
H)Exacerbation
I)Subclinical
J)Endemic
K)Pandemic
L)Etiology
M)Epidemic
N)Epidemiology

Question 19

Match the following terms with the descriptions below (not all letters will be used).
-An absence of clinical manifestations despite the presence of a disease

Accepted Answer

A) Idiopathic 
B) Iatrogenic 
C) Morbidity 
D) Syndrome 
E) Sequela
F)Remission
G)Complication
H)Exacerbation
I)Subclinical
J)Endemic
K)Pandemic
L)Etiology
M)Epidemic
N)Epidemiology 
A) Idiopathic 
B) Iatrogenic 
C) Morbidity 
D) Syndrome 
E) Sequela
F)Remission
G)Complication
H)Exacerbation
I)Subclinical
J)Endemic
K)Pandemic
L)Etiology
M)Epidemic
N)Epidemiology

Question 20

Epidemiology is the study of disease expression in individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Introduction to Pathophysiology

A change in a physiologic variable is more significant than the absolute values.

Normalcy is culturally defined.

A 17-year-old college-bound student receives a vaccine against an organism that causes meningitis. This is an example of

Match the following terms with the descriptions below (not all letters will be used). -An increase in the severity of disease signs and symptoms

Illness and disease always coexist.

Match the following terms with the descriptions below (not all letters will be used). -An abatement or decline in disease manifestations

Which of the following is a statement about disease pathogenesis?

Which of the following assessment findings indicates an alteration in homeostatic control mechanisms?

After suffering a heart attack, a middle-aged man is counseled to take a cholesterol-lowering medication. This is an example of

Match the following terms with the descriptions below (not all letters will be used). -A disease that is continuously present in a particular region

An obese but otherwise healthy teen is given a prescription for a low-calorie diet and exercise program. This is an example of

Most homeostatic mechanisms function on a negative-feedback principle, which facilitates

Individuals experiencing the same disease process exhibit the same clinical manifestations.

Match the following terms with the descriptions below (not all letters will be used). -The known cause of a disease process

Match the following terms with the descriptions below (not all letters will be used). -A set of symptoms that occur together

Match the following terms with the descriptions below (not all letters will be used). -An epidemic that distributes to a large geographic area

Match the following terms with the descriptions below (not all letters will be used). -A disorder of unknown cause

Match the following terms with the descriptions below (not all letters will be used). -An absence of clinical manifestations despite the presence of a disease

Epidemiology is the study of disease expression in individuals.

Homeostasis and Adaptive Response to Stressors

Cell Structure and Function

Cell Injury, Aging, and Death

Molecular Genetics and Tissue Differentiation

Genetic and Developmental Disorders

Neoplasia

Infectious Processes

Inflammation and Immunity

Alterations in Immune Function

Malignant Disorders of White Blood Cells

Hiv Disease and Aids

Alterations in Oxygen Transport

Alterations in Hemostasis and Blood Coagulation

Alterations in Blood Flow

Alterations in Blood Pressure

Cardiac Function

Alterations in Cardiac Function

Heart Failure and Dysrhythmias: Common Sequelae of Cardiac

Shock

Respiratory Function and Alterations in Gas Exchange

Obstructive Pulmonary Disorders

Restrictive Pulmonary Disorders

Fluid and Electrolyte Homeostasis and Imbalances

Acid-Base Homeostasis and Imbalances

Renal Function

Intrarenal Disorders

Acute Renal Failure and Chronic Kidney Disease

Disorders of the Bladder

Male Genital and Reproductive Function

Alterations in Male Genital and Reproductive Function

Female Genital and Reproductive Function

Alterations in Female Genital and Reproductive Function

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Gastrointestinal Function

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Alterations in Function of the Gallbladder and Exocrine Pancreas

Liver Diseases

Endocrine Physiology and Mechanisms of Hypothalmic-Pituitary Regulation

Disorders of Endocrine Function

Diabetes Mellitus

Alterations in Metabolism and Nutrition

Structure and Function of the Nervous System

Acute Disorders of Brain Function

Chronic Disorders of Neurologic Function

Alterations in Special Sensory Function

Pain

Neurobiology of Psychotic Illnesses

Neurobiology of Nonpsychotic Illnesses

Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System

Alterations in Musculoskeletal Function: Trauma, Infection, and Disease

Alterations in Musculoskeletal Function: Rheumatic Disorders

Alterations in the Integumentary System

Burn Injuries

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