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Pathophysiology involves the study of:
A) the structure of the human body.
B) the functions of various organs in the body.
C) functional or structural changes resulting from disease processes.
D) various cell structures and related functions. - C
Which of the following is the best definition of epidemiology?
A) The science of tracking the occurrence and distribution of diseases
B) The relative number of deaths resulting from a particular disease
C) Identification of a specific disease through evaluation of signs and symptoms
D) The global search for emerging diseases - A
Which of the following can cause cell injury or death?
1. Hypoxia
2. Exposure to excessive cold
3. Excessive pressure on a tissue
4. Chemical toxins
A) 1, 2
B) 2, 4
C) 1, 3, 4
D) 1, 2, 3, 4 - D
All of the following are part of the Seven Steps to Health EXCEPT:
A) follow cancer screening guidelines.
B) use sun block agents whenever exposed.
C) participate in strenuous exercise on a regular daily basis.
D) choose high fiber, lower fat foods. - C
The term disease refers to:
A) the period of recovery and return to a normal healthy state.
B) a deviation from the normal state of health and function.
C) the treatment measures used to promote recovery.
D) a basic collection of signs and symptoms. - B
A collection of signs and symptoms, often affecting more than one organ or system, that
usually occur together in response to a certain condition is referred to as a (an):
A) acute disease.
B) multiorgan disorder.
, C) syndrome.
D) manifestation. - C
All of the following statements are correct about cell damage EXCEPT:
A) The initial stage of cell damage often causes an alteration in metabolic reactions
B) If the factor causing the damage is removed quickly, the cell may be able to recover
and return to its normal state
C) If the noxious factor remains for an extended period of time, the damage becomes
irreversible and the cell dies
D) Initially, cell damage does not change cell metabolism, structure, or function. - D
Which of the following conditions distinguishes double blind studies used in health
research?
A) Neither the members of the control group or the experimental group nor the person
administering the treatment knows who is receiving the experimental therapy.
B) Both groups of research subjects and the person administering the treatment know
who is receiving the experimental therapy.
C) The research subjects do not know, but the person administering the treatment
knows who is receiving placebo or standard therapy.
D) Only members of the control group know they are receiving standard therapy. - A
If the data collected from the research process confirm that the new treatment has
increased effectiveness and is safe, this is called:
A) the placebo effect.
B) evidence-based research.
C) blind research studies.
D) approval for immediate distribution. - B
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 - C
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. - B
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. - C
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