Test Bank Pathopharmacology 2nd Edition by Bruce Colbert, Kurtis Pierce. Isbn. 9780357618165.
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TEST BANK Pathopharmacology 2nd Edition Bruce Colbert
Chapter 1 - Core Concepts of Disease
1. An individual who studies disease is called a(n)
a. endodontist.
b. pathogenic.
c. psychiatrist.
d. pathologist.
ANSWER: d
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. An endodontist is a dentist who specializes in maintaining teeth through
endodontic therapy.
b. Incorrect. The term “pathogenic” is used to describe organisms that produce
disease.
c. Incorrect. A psychiatrist is a medical practitioner specializing in the diagnosis and
treatment of mental illness.
d. Correct. A pathologist is a scientist who studies the causes and effects of
diseases, especially one who examines laboratory samples of body tissue for
diagnostic or forensic purposes.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PATH.COLB.24.1.1 - Interpret disease medical terminology.
OTHER: A-Head: Terms Associated with Disease
Bloom’s: Remember
2. Any disease occurring spontaneously with an unknown cause is termed
a. unknown.
b. spontaneous.
c. idiopathic.
d. etiologic.
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. “Unknown” is defined as not known or familiar.
b. Incorrect. “Spontaneous” is defined as occurring without apparent external cause.
c. Correct. Any disease occurring spontaneously with an unknown cause is termed
“idiopathic.”
d. Incorrect. Etiologic is defined as the cause of the disease.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PATH.COLB.24.1.1 - Interpret disease medical terminology.
OTHER: A-Head: Terms Associated with Disease
Bloom’s: Remember
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,3. The medical term for the cause or origin of a disease is _____.
ANSWER: etiology
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PATH.COLB.24.1.1 - Interpret disease medical terminology.
OTHER: Analysis: Refer to Diagnosis.
A-Head: Diagnosis
Bloom’s: Remember
4. When presenting to a medical facility, the patient will complain of a specific ailment or issue
that is being experienced. This is called
a. the chief complaint.
b. a diagnostic testing.
c. a disease.
d. the diagnosis.
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. When presenting to a medical facility, the patient will complain of a
specific ailment or issue that is being experienced. This is called the chief
complaint (CC) or the main reason the individual sought medical attention.
b. Incorrect. A diagnostic test is any approach used to gather clinical information for
the purposes of making a clinical decision (i.e., diagnosis).
c. Incorrect. A disease is defined as an impairment of health or a condition of
abnormal functioning.
d. Incorrect. A diagnosis is identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon.
5. The expected outcome or the prediction of an ailment is known as the _____________.
ANSWER: prognosis
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
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,QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PATH.COLB.24.1.1 - Interpret disease medical terminology.
OTHER: Analysis: Refer to Prognosis.
A-Head: Prognosis
Bloom’s: Remember
6. If the disease prognosis is that it will result in imminent death, it is deemed
a. terminal.
b. in remission.
c. relapse.
d. survival rate.
ANSWER: a
FEEDBACK: a. Correct. Terminal is defined as causing or ending in or approaching death.
b. Incorrect. In remission is defined as the period where the disease is treated
successfully and the patient is free of symptoms.
c. Incorrect. Relapse is defined as the reappearance of the disease or condition.
d. Incorrect. Survival rate is defined as the length of time a patient lives after being
diagnosed with a disease.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PATH.COLB.24.1.1 - Interpret disease medical terminology.
OTHER: A-Head: More Disease Terminology
Bloom’s: Remember
7. Which of the following is NOT a term used to describe a health care–associated infection?
a. Nosocomial infection
b. Chronic condition
c. Hospital-acquired infection
d. Iatrogenic
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Nosocomial infection means hospital-acquired infection.
b. Correct. A chronic condition is a human health condition or disease that is
persistent or otherwise long-lasting in its effects or a disease that persists with
time.
c. Incorrect. A hospital-acquired infection is an infection caught while hospitalized.
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, d. Incorrect. Iatrogenic refers to a disease caused by medical intervention.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PATH.COLB.24.1.2 - Describe how disease is transferred.
OTHER: A-Head: Transmission of Disease
Bloom’s: Remember
8. Which agency is responsible for recording and tracking diseases not only domestically but also abroad?
a. OIG
b. CMS
c. CDC
d. AHRQ
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is a federal agency that is
responsible for the protection and integrity of Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS) programs as well as the health and welfare of program
beneficiaries.
b. Incorrect. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is part of the
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). It administers the Medicare
program and works in partnership with state governments to administer Medicaid.
c. Correct. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a federal
agency under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that records
and tracks diseases not only domestically but also abroad in an effort to monitor
possible threats.
d. Incorrect. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is a U.S.
government agency that functions as a part of the Department of Health and
Human Services (HHS) to support research to help improve the quality of health
care.
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: PATH.COLB.24.1.2 - Describe how disease is transferred.
OTHER: A-Head: Epidemiology
Bloom’s: Remember
9. A disease that is found in a certain region or specific population on a continual basis is __________.
ANSWER: endemic
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