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NR 283 PATHO TEST BANK 2 MASTERCORRRECT STUDY GUIDE Q & A
Chapter 01: Introduction to Pathophysiology
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
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.
The best definition of the term prognosis is the:
, NR 283 PATHO TEST BANK 2 MASTER
CORRRECT STUDY GUIDE Q & A
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
, NR 283 PATHO TEST BANK 2 MASTER
CORRRECT STUDY GUIDE Q & A
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
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.
A type of cellular adaptation in which there is a decrease in cell size is referred to as:
a. hypertrophy.
b. metaplasia.
, NR 283 PATHO TEST BANK 2 MASTER
CORRRECT STUDY GUIDE Q & A
c. anaplasia.
d. atrophy.
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.
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