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Chapter 01. The Disease Process
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Chapter 02. Integrative Medicine and Complementary Therapies 9
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Chapter 03. Pain and Its Management
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Chapter 04. Infectious and Communicable Diseases
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Chapter 05. Cancer
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Chapter 06. Congenital Diseases and Disorders 37
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Chapter 07. Mental Health Diseases and Disorders
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Chapter 08. Skin Diseases and Disorders52
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Chapter 09. Musculoskeletal Diseases and Disorders
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Chapter 10. Nervous System Diseases and Disorders
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Chapter 11. Endocrine System Diseases and Disorders
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Chapter 12. Cardiovascular and Lymphatic System Diseases and Disorders
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Chapter 13. Respiratory System Diseases and Disorders 93
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Chapter 14. Digestive System Diseases and Disorders
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Chapter 15. Urinary System Diseases and Disorders
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Chapter 16. Reproductive System Diseases and Disorders
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Chapter 17. Eye and Ear Diseases and Disorders 126
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E CHOICE
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2. What is the difference between phenotype and genotype?
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A. Phenotype refers to all of the genes inherited from parents, whereas genotype refers to an X-
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linked inherited disease.
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refers to all of the genes inherited from parents.
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C. Phenotype refers to a defective gene contributed by both parents, whereas genotype refers to a
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defective gene contributed by one parent.
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D. Phenotype refers to the full set of inherited genes, whereas genotype refers to monogenic alterations
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and chromosome aberrations.
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CORRECT ANSWER: B cn cn PTS: 1 DIF: c n cn Moderate OBJ: 1.7 c n
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3. Gregory is 11. He has a specific genetic disorder. He is very active but must be extremely careful to
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avoid any injury that would cause bleeding. Which disorder does Gregory most likely have?
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A. Sickle cell anemia cn cn
B. Rett syndrome cn
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CORRECT ANSWER: C cn cn PTS: 1 c n DIF: Moderate OBJ: 1.9 c n
MSC: Applying cn
4. The pediatrician called to say that Sheyna’s throat culture was back. The test revealed a coccus, or dot-
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shaped bacterium. What does Sheyna have?
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C. Mumps
D. Tinea corporis cn
CORRECT ANSWER: A cn cn PTS: 1 DIF: c n cn Moderate OBJ: 1.13
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ldren in a densely populated urban area. What are the factors that predispose Molly to developing a dis
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ease?
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B. A result of autoimmunity
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, Table of Contents cn cn
Chapter 01. The Disease Process
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Chapter 02. Integrative Medicine and Complementary Therapies 9
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Chapter 03. Pain and Its Management
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Chapter 04. Infectious and Communicable Diseases
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Chapter 05. Cancer
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Chapter 06. Congenital Diseases and Disorders 37
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Chapter 07. Mental Health Diseases and Disorders
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Chapter 08. Skin Diseases and Disorders52
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Chapter 09. Musculoskeletal Diseases and Disorders
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Chapter 10. Nervous System Diseases and Disorders
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Chapter 11. Endocrine System Diseases and Disorders
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Chapter 12. Cardiovascular and Lymphatic System Diseases and Disorders
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Chapter 13. Respiratory System Diseases and Disorders 93
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Chapter 14. Digestive System Diseases and Disorders
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Chapter 15. Urinary System Diseases and Disorders
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Chapter 16. Reproductive System Diseases and Disorders
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Chapter 17. Eye and Ear Diseases and Disorders 126
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Chapter 1. The Disease Process MULTIPL cn cn cn cn cn
E CHOICE
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A. It is identified by the distinguishing features.
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B. It can be prevented by normal body structures.
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,C. It is easier to treat than disease.
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D. It describes the condition of the person experiencing disease.
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CORRECT ANSWER: D cn cn PTS: 1 DIF: c n cn Easy OBJ: 1.3 c n
MSC: Understanding
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2. What is the difference between phenotype and genotype?
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A. Phenotype refers to all of the genes inherited from parents, whereas genotype refers to an X-
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linked inherited disease.
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B. Phenotype refers to physical appearance influenced by genetics and environment, whereas genotype
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refers to all of the genes inherited from parents.
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C. Phenotype refers to a defective gene contributed by both parents, whereas genotype refers to a
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defective gene contributed by one parent.
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D. Phenotype refers to the full set of inherited genes, whereas genotype refers to monogenic alterations
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and chromosome aberrations.
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CORRECT ANSWER: B cn cn PTS: 1 DIF: c n cn Moderate OBJ: 1.7 c n
MSC: Analyzing cn
3. Gregory is 11. He has a specific genetic disorder. He is very active but must be extremely careful to
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avoid any injury that would cause bleeding. Which disorder does Gregory most likely have?
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A. Sickle cell anemia cn cn
B. Rett syndrome cn
C. Hemophilia
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CORRECT ANSWER: C cn cn PTS: 1 c n DIF: Moderate OBJ: 1.9 c n
MSC: Applying cn
4. The pediatrician called to say that Sheyna’s throat culture was back. The test revealed a coccus, or dot-
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shaped bacterium. What does Sheyna have?
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A. Strep throat cn
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C. Mumps
D. Tinea corporis cn
CORRECT ANSWER: A cn cn PTS: 1 DIF: c n cn Moderate OBJ: 1.13
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MSC: Applying
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ldren in a densely populated urban area. What are the factors that predispose Molly to developing a dis
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ease?
A. Lack of an inflammatory response
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D. Lack of homeostasis cn cn
CORRECT ANSWER: B cn cn PTS: 1 DIF: c n cn Moderate OBJ: 1.4
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A. Always appear at birth cn cn cn
B. Not influenced by environmental factors
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CORRECT ANSWER: C cn cn PTS: 1 DIF: c n cn Easy OBJ: 1.5 c n
MSC: Remembering
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B. A result of autoimmunity
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