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WGU D115 OA ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY BRAND NEW|LATEST UPDATE()|ACTUAL EXAM TEST|WGU D115 OA ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY VERIFIED EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS ALL GRADED A+|GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Which of the following would be the most likely cause of an iatrogenic disease?
a. an i...
WGU D115 OA ADVANCED
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY BRAND NEW|LATEST
UPDATE(2024-2025)|ACTUAL EXAM
TEST|WGU D115 OA ADVANCED
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY VERIFIED EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS ALL
GRADED A+|GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Which of the following would be the most likely cause of an iatrogenic disease?
a. an inherited disorder
b. a combination of specific etiologic factors
c. an unwanted effect of a prescribed drug
d. prolonged exposure to toxic chemicals in the environment - ANSWER-✅c. an
unwanted effect of a prescribed drug
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 - ANSWER-✅b. signs and
symptoms of a disease
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 - ANSWER-✅c. predicted outcome
or likelihood of recovery from a specific disease
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 - ANSWER-✅b. fever
, 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 - ANSWER-✅a. causes of a disease
Hypertrophy of the heart would be related to:
a. an increase in the size of the individual cells
b. an increase in the number of cells in an area
c. replacement of normal cells by a different type of cell
d. a decrease in the size of the individual cells - ANSWER-✅a. an increase in the size
of the individual cells
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 - ANSWER-✅c. dysplasia
When a group of cells in the body dies, the change is called:
a. ischemia
b. gangrene
c. hypoxia
d. necrosis - ANSWER-✅d. necrosis
Lack of exercise during an illness may cause skeletal muscle to undergo:
a. hypertrophy
b. dysplasia
c. atrophy
d. regeneration - ANSWER-✅c. atrophy
The term cancer refers to:
a. dysplasia
b. hyperplasia
c. metaplasia
d. malignant neoplasm - ANSWER-✅d. malignant neoplasm
To which of the following does the term apoptosis refer?
a. increased rate of mitosis by certain cells
b. ischemic damage to cells
c. liquefaction of necrotic tissue
d. preprogrammed cell self-destruction - ANSWER-✅d. preprogrammed cell self-
destruction
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
,a. Alteration of DNA does not change cell function.
b. Damaged cells may be able to repair themselves.
c. All types of cells die at the same rate.
d. Mild ischemia causes immediate cell death. - ANSWER-✅b. Damaged cells may be
able to repair themselves
Caseation necrosis refers to an area where:
a. cell proteins have been denatured
b. cell are liquefied by enzymes
c. dead cells form a thick cheesy substance
d. bacterial invasion has occurred - ANSWER-✅c. dead cells form a thick cheesy
substance
Routine application of sun block to skin would be an example of:
a. an iatrogenic cause of cancer
b. a preventative measure
c. a precipitating factor
d. a predisposing condition - ANSWER-✅b. a preventative measure
A circumstance that causes a sudden acute episode of a chronic disease to occur is
termed:
a. latent stage
b. predisposing factor
c. incidence
d. precipitating factor - ANSWER-✅d. precipitating factor
What is an acute episode of a chronic disease called?
a. an exacerbation
b. a prodromal period
c. a complication
d. a sequel - ANSWER-✅a. an exacerbation
The term homeostasis refers to:
a. the causative factors in a particular disease
b. maintenance of a stable internal environment
c. a condition that triggers an acute episode
d. a collection of signs and symptoms - ANSWER-✅b. maintenance of a stable
internal environment
Which term is used to describe a new and secondary or additional problem that
arises after the original disease is established?
a. symptoms
b. occurrence
c. manifestations
d. complication - ANSWER-✅d. complication
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 - ANSWER-✅c. functional or
structural changes resulting from disease processes
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 - ANSWER-✅a. the science of tracking the
occurrence and distribution of diseases
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. 2, 3, 4
e. 1, 2, 3, 4 - ANSWER-✅e. 1, 2, 3, 4
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
e. avoid second hand smoke at all times - ANSWER-✅c. participate in strenuous
exercise on a regular daily basis
The term disease refers to:
a. the period of recovery and return to a normal healthy state
b. the relative number of deaths during an epidemic
c. the treatment measures used to promote recovery
d. a basic collection of signs and symptoms
e. a deviation from the normal state of health and function - ANSWER-✅e. a
deviation from the normal state of health and function
The best definition of ischemia is:
a. the mechanical damage due to pressure on tissue
b. any imbalance of fluids or electrolytes in the body
c. a deficit of oxygen supply to the cells, due to circulatory obstruction
d. the effects of infection by microorganisms - ANSWER-✅c. a deficit of oxygen
supply to the cells, due to circulatory obstruction
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