Test Bank For Porth's Essentials of Pathophysiology 5th Edition by Tommie L Norris All Chapters 1 - 52

Test bank Porth's Essentials
of Pathophysiology 5th
Edition
Updated 2023(Complete
Chapters)

01: Introduction toPathophysiology
Chapter 01: Introduction to Pathophysiology
Test Bank
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


ANS: C REF: 6

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.


ANS: B REF: 6

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.


ANS: C REF: 7

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


ANS: B REF: 6

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.


ANS: A REF: 5

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

a. hypertrophy.

b. metaplasia.