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NR 283 Content Quiz #1Questions and Complete
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Which of the following would be the most likely cause of an iatrogenic disease? - Answer: An unwanted
effect of a prescribed drug.
The manifestations of a disease are best defined as the? - Answer: Signs and symptoms
The best definition of the term prognosis is the? - Answer: predicted outcome or likelihood of recovery
from a specific disease.
Which of the following is considered a systemic sign of disease? - Answer: Fever
Etiology is defined as the study of the? - Answer: causes of disease
A type of cellular adaption in which there is a decrease in cell size is referred to as? - Answer: Atrophy
A change in a tissue marked by cells that vary in size and shape and show increased mitotic figures
would be called? - Answer: Dysplasia
A deficit of oxygen in the cells usually due to respiratory or circulatory problems is called? - Answer:
Ishcemia
When a group of cells in the body dies, the change is called? - Answer: Necrosis
, Rigorous weight lifting/body building regimens may result in the skeletal muscle cells undergoing? -
Answer: Hypertrohpy
The term cancer refers to? - Answer: malignant neoplasm
To which term of the following does the term apoptosis refer? - Answer: pre-programmed cell self-
destruction.
Which of the following statements is true? - Answer: Damaged cells may be able to repair themselves.
Caseous necrosis refers to an area where? - Answer: Dead cells form a thick cheesy substance
Routine application of sun block to skin would be an example of? - Answer: a preventative measure
A circumstance that causes a sudden acute episode of a chronic disease to occur is termed? - Answer:
precipitating factor
The term homeostasis refers to? - Answer: 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 has been established? - Answer: complication
Pathophysiology involves the study of? - Answer: functional or structural changes resulting from disease
process
Which of the following is the best definition of epidemiology? - Answer: The science of tracking the
occurrence and distribution of diseases.
Which of the following can cause cell injury or death? - Answer: -hypoxia
-exposure to excessive cold
-excessive pressure on a tissue
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