INTRODUCTION TO PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
TESTBANK
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.
c.
anaplasia.
d.
atrophy.
ANS: D REF: 8
7. A change in a tissue marked by cells that vary in size and shape and show increased mitotic
figures would be called:
a.
metaplasia.
b.
atrophy.
c.
dysplasia.
d.
hypertrophy.
ANS: C REF: 8
8. A deficit of oxygen in the cells usually due to respiratory or circulatory problems is called:
a.
apoptosis.
b.
ischemia.
c.
hypertrophy.
d.
necrosis.
ANS: B REF: 9
9. When a group of cells in the body dies, the change is called:
a.
ischemia.
b.
gangrene.
c.
hypoxia.
d.
necrosis.
ANS: D REF: 10
10. Rigorous weight lifting/body building regimens may result in the skeletal muscle cells
undergoing:
a.
hypertrophy.
b.
dysplasia.
c.
atrophy.
d.
regeneration.
ANS: A REF: 8
11. The term cancer refers to:
a.
dysplasia.
b.
hyperplasia.
c.
metaplasia.
d.
malignant neoplasm.
ANS: D REF: 9
TESTBANK
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.
c.
anaplasia.
d.
atrophy.
ANS: D REF: 8
7. A change in a tissue marked by cells that vary in size and shape and show increased mitotic
figures would be called:
a.
metaplasia.
b.
atrophy.
c.
dysplasia.
d.
hypertrophy.
ANS: C REF: 8
8. A deficit of oxygen in the cells usually due to respiratory or circulatory problems is called:
a.
apoptosis.
b.
ischemia.
c.
hypertrophy.
d.
necrosis.
ANS: B REF: 9
9. When a group of cells in the body dies, the change is called:
a.
ischemia.
b.
gangrene.
c.
hypoxia.
d.
necrosis.
ANS: D REF: 10
10. Rigorous weight lifting/body building regimens may result in the skeletal muscle cells
undergoing:
a.
hypertrophy.
b.
dysplasia.
c.
atrophy.
d.
regeneration.
ANS: A REF: 8
11. The term cancer refers to:
a.
dysplasia.
b.
hyperplasia.
c.
metaplasia.
d.
malignant neoplasm.
ANS: D REF: 9
