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,table of contents
chapter 01: introduction to pathophysiology ............................................................................. 3
chapter 02: fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base imbalances ......................................................... 14
chapter 03: introduction to basic pharmacology and other common therapies ..................... 29
chapter 04: pain ........................................................................................................................ 36
chapter 05: inflammation and healing ...................................................................................... 44
chapter 06: infection ................................................................................................................. 62
chapter 07: immunity ................................................................................................................ 75
chapter 08: skin disorders ......................................................................................................... 86
chapter 09: musculoskeletal disorders ..................................................................................... 94
chapter 10: blood and circulatory system disorders .............................................................. 106
chapter 11: lymphatic system disorders ................................................................................. 121
chapter 12: cardiovascular system disorders.......................................................................... 124
chapter 13: respiratory system disorders ............................................................................... 153
chapter 14: neurological disorders ......................................................................................... 181
chapter 15: disorders of the eye, ear, and other sensory organs........................................... 209
chapter 16: endocrine system disorders................................................................................. 218
chapter 17: digestive system disorders .................................................................................. 237
chapter 18: urinary system disorders ..................................................................................... 266
chapter 19: reproductive system disorders ............................................................................ 285
chapter 20: neoplasms and cancer ......................................................................................... 298
chapter 21: congenital and genetic disorders ........................................................................ 309
chapter 22: complications due to pregnancy ......................................................................... 319
chapter 23: complications due to adolescence ...................................................................... 323
chapter 24: complications due to aging .................................................................................. 329
chapter 25: immobility and associated problems ................................................................... 333
chapter 26: stress and associated problems ........................................................................... 337
chapter 27: substance abuse and associated problems ......................................................... 342
chapter 28: environmental hazards and associated problems ............................................... 346
,chapter 01: introduction to pathophysiology
vanmeter and hubert: gould’s pathophysiology for the health professions, 7th edition
multiple choice
1. which of the following would be the most likely cause of an iatrogenic disease?
a. an inherited disorder
b. a combination of specific etiological factors
c. an unwanted effect of a prescribed drug
d. prolonged exposure to toxic chemicals in the environment
answer: c
2. the manifestations of a disease are best defined as the
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.
answer: b
3. the best definition of the term prognosis is the
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.
answer: c
, 4. which of the following is considered a systemic sign of disease?
a. swelling of the knee
b. fever
c. pain in the neck
d. red rash on the face
answer: b
5. etiology is defined as the study of the
a. causes of a disease.
b. course of a disease.
c. expected complications of a disease.
d. manifestations of a disease.
answer: a
6. a type of cellular adaptation in which there is a decrease in cell size is referred to as
a. hypertrophy.
b. metaplasia.
c. anaplasia.
d. atrophy.
answer: d
7. a change in a tissue marked by cells that vary in size and shape and show increased
mitotic figures would be called