Test Bank - Chapter 01 Q1: A disease process caused by physicians or their treatment is: A. idiopathic. B. iatrogenic. (Correct) C. neoplasia. D. community acquired. Rationale: A disease process caused by physicians or their treatment is iatrogenic.
Q2: A basic reaction of the body to some form of injury is a: A. disease process. (Correct) B. pathology. C. study of diseases. D. idiopathic process. Rationale: A disease is the pattern of the body’s response to some form of injury.
Q3: What term is used to denote a disease in which the underlying cause is unknown? A. Idiopathic (Correct) B. Antietiologic C. Iatrogenic D. Nosocomial Rationale: Idiopathic diseases are those with an unknown, or as of yet unidentified, cause.
Q4: Alterations of cell growth, specifically an abnormal proliferation of cells, is called: A. hyperplasia. B. dysplasia. C. neoplasia. (Correct) D. aplasia. Rationale: Alterations in cell growth lead to the development of neoplasms (tumors).
Q5: The initial response of body tissues to local injury is: A. infection. B. ischemia. C. edema. D. inflammation. (Correct) Rationale: Inflammation is the initial response of body tissues to local injury.
Comprehensive Radiographic Pathology 8e Eisenberg Test Bank