Pathophysiology of Disease: An Introduction to Clinical Medicine 8th Edition Hammer, McPhee

Pathophysiology of Disease: An Introduction to Clinical Medicine 8th Edition Hammer, McPhee

Chapter 1: Introduction MULTIPLE CHOICE1. Which of the following would be the most likely cause of an iatrogenic disease? a.b.c.d.ANS: C2. The manifestations of a disease are best defined as the: An inherited disorderA combination of specific etiological factorsAn unwanted effect of a prescribed drugProlonged exposure to toxic chemicals in the environmenta.b.c.d.ANS: B3. The best definition of the term prognosis is the:precipitating factors causing an acute episode.a number of remissions to be expected during the course of a chronic illness.predicted outcome or likelihood of recovery from a specific disease.subjective feelings of discomfort during a chronic illness. signs and symptoms of a disease.factors that precipitate an acute episode of a chronic illness. early indicators of the prodromal stage of infection.d. exacerbations occurring during chronic illness.ANS: C4. Which of the following is considered a systemic sign of disease? a.b.c.d.ANS: B5. Etiology is defined as the study of the: Swelling of the knee FeverPain in the neck Red rash on the facecauses disease.the course of a disease.expected complications of a disease. manifestations of a disease.a.b.c.d.ANS: A6. A type of cellular adaptation in which there is a decrease in cell size is referred to as: a.b.c.d. ANS: Dhypertrophy. metaplasia. anaplasia. atrophy.7. A change in a tissue marked by cells that vary in size and shape and show increased mitotic figures would be called:metaplasia.atrophy.dysplasia.hypertrophy.ANS: C8. A deficit of oxygen in the cells usually due to respiratory or circulatory problems is called: a.b.c.d.ANS: B9. When a group of cells in the body dies, the change is called: apoptosis. ischemia. hypertrophy. necrosis.a.b.c.d.ANS: Dischemia. gangrene. hypoxia. necrosis.10. Rigorous weight lifting/bodybuilding regimens may result in the skeletal muscle cellsundergoing:hypertrophy.dysplasia.c. atrophy.d. regeneration. ANS: A