Question 1

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

Question 2

Hypertrophy of the heart would be related to:

Accepted Answer

A)  an increase in the size of the individual cells 
B)  an increase in the number of cells in an area 
C)  replacement of normal cells by a different type of cell 
D)  a decrease in the size of the individual cells

Question 3

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

Question 4

The term homeostasis refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  the causative factors in a particular disease 
B)  maintenance of a stable internal environment 
C)  a condition that triggers an acute episode 
D)  a collection of signs and symptoms

Question 5

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

Question 6

A short-term illness that develops very quickly with perhaps a high fever or severe pain is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  acute 
B)  latent 
C)  chronic 
D)  manifestation

Question 7

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

Question 8

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

Question 9

What is an acute episode of a chronic disease called?

Accepted Answer

A)  an exacerbation 
B)  a prodromal period 
C)  a complication 
D)  a sequel

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

To which of the following does the term apoptosis refer?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased rate of mitosis by certain cells 
B)  ischemic damage to cells 
C)  liquefaction of necrotic tissue 
D)  preprogrammed cell self-destruction

Question 12

A circumstance that causes a sudden acute episode of a chronic disease to occur is termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  latent stage 
B)  predisposing factor 
C)  incidence 
D)  precipitating factor

Exam 1: Introduction to Pathophysiology