Question 1

The best definition of the term prognosis is the:

Accepted Answer

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 
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 C

Question 2

Caseation necrosis refers to an area where:

Accepted Answer

A) cell proteins have been denatured 
B) cell are liquefied by enzymes 
C) dead cells form a thick cheesy substance 
D) bacterial invasion has occurred 
A) cell proteins have been denatured 
B) cell are liquefied by enzymes 
C) dead cells form a thick cheesy substance 
D) bacterial invasion has occurred C

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) metaplasia 
B) atrophy 
C) dysplasia 
D) hypertrophy 
A) metaplasia 
B) atrophy 
C) dysplasia 
D) hypertrophy C

Question 4

The term disease refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) the period of recovery and return to a normal healthy state 
B) the relative number of deaths during an epidemic 
C) the treatment measures used to promote recovery 
D) a basic collection of signs and symptoms 
E) a deviation from the normal state of health and function 
A) the period of recovery and return to a normal healthy state 
B) the relative number of deaths during an epidemic 
C) the treatment measures used to promote recovery 
D) a basic collection of signs and symptoms 
E) a deviation from the normal state of health and function

Question 5

Which of the following can cause cell injury or death
1)hypoxia
2)exposure to excessive cold
3)excessive pressure on a tissue
4)chemical toxins

Accepted Answer

A) 1,2 
B) 2,4 
C) 1,3,4 
D) 2,3,4 
E) 1,2,3,4 
A) 1,2 
B) 2,4 
C) 1,3,4 
D) 2,3,4 
E) 1,2,3,4

Question 6

All of the following are part of the Seven Steps to Health EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) follow cancer screening guidelines 
B) use sun block agents whenever exposed 
C) participate in strenuous exercise on a regular daily basis 
D) choose high fiber,lower fat foods 
E) avoid second hand smoke at all times 
A) follow cancer screening guidelines 
B) use sun block agents whenever exposed 
C) participate in strenuous exercise on a regular daily basis 
D) choose high fiber,lower fat foods 
E) avoid second hand smoke at all times

Question 7

The term prognosis refers to the:

Accepted Answer

A) period of recovery and return to a normal state 
B) expected outcome of the disease 
C) mortality and morbidity rates for a given population 
D) typical collection of signs and symptoms 
A) period of recovery and return to a normal state 
B) expected outcome of the disease 
C) mortality and morbidity rates for a given population 
D) typical collection of signs and symptoms

Question 8

The manifestations of a disease are best defined as the:

Accepted Answer

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 
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

Question 9

Which of the following is usually included in a medical history
1)past illnesses or surgeries
2)current illnesses,acute and chronic
3)prescribed medication or other treatments
4)nonprescription drugs and herbal remedies
5)current allergies

Accepted Answer

A) 1,3 
B) 2,5 
C) 2,4,5 
D) 1,3,4 
E) 1,2,3,4,5 
A) 1,3 
B) 2,5 
C) 2,4,5 
D) 1,3,4 
E) 1,2,3,4,5

Question 10

Which of the following conditions distinguishes double blind studies used in health research?

Accepted Answer

A) Neither the members of the control group or the experimental group nor the person administering the treatment know who is receiving the experimental therapy. 
B) Both groups of research subjects and the person administering the treatment know who is receiving the experimental therapy. 
C) The research subjects do not know,but the person administering the treatment knows who is receiving placebo or standard therapy. 
D) Only members of the control group know they are receiving standard therapy. 
A) Neither the members of the control group or the experimental group nor the person administering the treatment know who is receiving the experimental therapy. 
B) Both groups of research subjects and the person administering the treatment know who is receiving the experimental therapy. 
C) The research subjects do not know,but the person administering the treatment knows who is receiving placebo or standard therapy. 
D) Only members of the control group know they are receiving standard therapy.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) ischemia 
B) gangrene 
C) hypoxia 
D) necrosis 
A) ischemia 
B) gangrene 
C) hypoxia 
D) necrosis

Question 12

During the evaluation process for a new therapy's effectiveness and safety,a double blind study may be conducted during:

Accepted Answer

A) the first stage 
B) the second stage 
C) the third stage 
D) any of these stages 
A) the first stage 
B) the second stage 
C) the third stage 
D) any of these stages

Question 13

If the data collected from the research process confirm that the new treatment has increased effectiveness and is safe,this is called:

Accepted Answer

A) the placebo effect 
B) evidence based research 
C) blind research studies 
D) approval for immediate distribution 
A) the placebo effect 
B) evidence based research 
C) blind research studies 
D) approval for immediate distribution

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) an inherited disorder 
B) a combination of specific etiologic factors 
C) an unwanted effect of a prescribed drug 
D) prolonged exposure to toxic chemicals in the environment 
A) an inherited disorder 
B) a combination of specific etiologic factors 
C) an unwanted effect of a prescribed drug 
D) prolonged exposure to toxic chemicals in the environment

Question 15

Cell damage may be caused by exogenous sources such as:

Accepted Answer

A) abnormal metabolic processes 
B) certain food additives 
C) genetic defects 
D) localized hypoxia 
A) abnormal metabolic processes 
B) certain food additives 
C) genetic defects 
D) localized hypoxia

Question 16

Pathophysiology involves the study of:

Accepted Answer

A) the structure of the human body 
B) the functions of various organs in the body 
C) functional or structural changes resulting from disease processes 
D) various cell structures and related functions 
A) the structure of the human body 
B) the functions of various organs in the body 
C) functional or structural changes resulting from disease processes 
D) various cell structures and related functions

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) swelling of the knee 
B) fever 
C) pain in the neck 
D) red rash on the face 
A) swelling of the knee 
B) fever 
C) pain in the neck 
D) red rash on the face

Question 18

Lack of exercise during an illness may cause skeletal muscle to undergo:

Accepted Answer

A) hypertrophy 
B) dysplasia 
C) atrophy 
D) regeneration 
A) hypertrophy 
B) dysplasia 
C) atrophy 
D) regeneration

Question 19

When prolonged ischemia occurs to an area of the heart,the resulting damage is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) atrophy 
B) liquefactive necrosis 
C) apoptosis 
D) infarction 
A) atrophy 
B) liquefactive necrosis 
C) apoptosis 
D) infarction

Question 20

Why are the predisposing factors for a specific disease important to health professionals?

Accepted Answer

A) to predict the prognosis 
B) to determine treatments 
C) to develop preventative measures 
D) to develop morbidity statistics 
A) to predict the prognosis 
B) to determine treatments 
C) to develop preventative measures 
D) to develop morbidity statistics

Exam 1: Introduction to Pathophysiology

The best definition of the term prognosis is the:

Caseation necrosis refers to an area where:

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

The term disease refers to:

Which of the following can cause cell injury or death 1)hypoxia 2)exposure to excessive cold 3)excessive pressure on a tissue 4)chemical toxins

All of the following are part of the Seven Steps to Health EXCEPT:

The term prognosis refers to the:

The manifestations of a disease are best defined as the:

Which of the following is usually included in a medical history 1)past illnesses or surgeries 2)current illnesses,acute and chronic 3)prescribed medication or other treatments 4)nonprescription drugs and herbal remedies 5)current allergies

Which of the following conditions distinguishes double blind studies used in health research?

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

During the evaluation process for a new therapy's effectiveness and safety,a double blind study may be conducted during:

If the data collected from the research process confirm that the new treatment has increased effectiveness and is safe,this is called:

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

Cell damage may be caused by exogenous sources such as:

Pathophysiology involves the study of:

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

Lack of exercise during an illness may cause skeletal muscle to undergo:

When prolonged ischemia occurs to an area of the heart,the resulting damage is referred to as:

Why are the predisposing factors for a specific disease important to health professionals?

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