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NR283 PATHO EXAM 1/NR 283: PATHO EXAM 1
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YOUR GRADES.
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 - correct
answer - c. An unwanted effect of a prescribed drug
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.
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c. factors that precipitate an acute episode of a chronic illness.
d. early indicators of the prodromal stage of infection. - correct answer - b.
signs and symptoms of a disease
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. - correct answer - c.
predicted outcome or likelihood of recovery from a specific disease.
4. Which of the following is considered a systemic sign of disease?
a. Swelling of the knee
b. Fever
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c. Pain in the neck
d. Red rash on the face - correct answer - b. Fever
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. - correct answer - a. causes of a disease.
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. - correct answer - d. atrophy.
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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. - correct answer - c. dysplasia.
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. - correct answer - b. ischemia
NR283 PATHO EXAM 1/NR 283: PATHO EXAM 1
2025| BRAND NEW ACTUAL EXAM WITH 100%
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
SOLUTIONS| GUARANTEED VALUE PACK| ACE
YOUR GRADES.
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 - correct
answer - c. An unwanted effect of a prescribed drug
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.
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c. factors that precipitate an acute episode of a chronic illness.
d. early indicators of the prodromal stage of infection. - correct answer - b.
signs and symptoms of a disease
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. - correct answer - c.
predicted outcome or likelihood of recovery from a specific disease.
4. Which of the following is considered a systemic sign of disease?
a. Swelling of the knee
b. Fever
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c. Pain in the neck
d. Red rash on the face - correct answer - b. Fever
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. - correct answer - a. causes of a disease.
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. - correct answer - d. atrophy.
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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. - correct answer - c. dysplasia.
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. - correct answer - b. ischemia
