Test Bank For Gould’s Pathophysiology for the Health Professions, 5th Edition by Karin C. VanMeter

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