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01: Introduction to

Pathophysiology

Chapter 01: Introduction to Pathophysiology

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MULTIPLE CHOICE

• Which of the following would be the most likely cause of an iatrogenic disease?
• An inherited disorder
• A combination of specific etiological factors
• An unwanted effect of a prescribed drug
• Prolonged exposure to toxic chemicals in the environment

ANS: C REF: 6

2. The manifestations of a disease are best defined as the:

• 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.

ANS: B REF: 6

3. The best definition of the term prognosis is the:

• precipitating factors causing an acute episode.

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• number of remissions to be expected during the course of a chronic illness.

• predicted outcome or likelihood of recovery from a specific disease.
• exacerbations occurring during chronic illness.

ANS: C REF: 7

• Which of the following is considered a systemic sign of disease?
• Swelling of the knee
• Fever
• Pain in the neck
• Red rash on the face

ANS: B REF: 6

5. Etiology is defined as the study of the:

• causes of a disease.
• course of a disease.
• expected complications of a disease.
• manifestations of a disease.

ANS: A REF: 5

• A type of cellular adaptation in which there is a decrease in cell size is referred to as:
• hypertrophy.
• metaplasia.