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Course Introduction
Introduction to Clinical Medicine provides foundational knowledge and skills essential for the practice of patient-centered healthcare. The course introduces students to the principles of medical interviewing, physical examination, diagnostic reasoning, and ethical considerations in clinical settings. Emphasis is placed on developing effective communication skills, understanding the doctor-patient relationship, and integrating biomedical sciences with clinical practice. Through a combination of classroom instruction, hands-on workshops, and simulated patient encounters, students gain early exposure to the healthcare environment and begin to cultivate the professional attitudes and competencies necessary for successful clinical practice.
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Essentials of Human Diseases and Conditions 6th Edition by Margaret Schell Frazier
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Chapter 1: Mechanisms of Disease, Diagnosis, and Treatment
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Q1) Immune disorders are the result of a breakdown in the body's defense system that may generate
A) allergies.
B) autoimmune diseases.
C) immunodeficiency disorders.
D) all of the above.
Answer: D
Q2) Anaphylaxis, serum sickness, arthralgia, and status asthmaticus are A) part of aging.
B) systemic manifestations of severe allergic responses.
C) immunodeficiency disorders.
D) mild allergic conditions.
Answer: B
Q3) Mechanical and chemical barriers, the inflammatory response, and the immune response are
A) risk factors for disease.
B) the combined effects of inheritance and environmental factors.
C) included in the body's natural defense system against infection.
D) agents that damage deoxyribonucleic acid.
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: Developmental, Congenital, and Childhood
Diseases and Disorders
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Q1) Helminth infestation may be detected through stool specimens.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) Attempts to halt premature labor include
A) having the mother on complete bedrest.
B) using drug therapy to slow or halt contractions.
C) giving the mother a short course of steroids to aid fetal lung maturation.
D) all of the above.
Answer: D
Q3) Closure of PDA may be achieved by medication or by surgical closure of the ductus.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q4) Rh factor incompatibility occurs when the mother, through prior pregnancy, has become sensitized to the Rh factor of the fetal RBCs.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 3: Immunologic Diseases and Conditions
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Q1) Chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis (CMC) refers to a group of disorders characterized by persistent and recurrent candidal (fungal) infection of A) skin.
B) nails.
C) mucous membrane.
D) all of the above.
Answer: D
Q2) Immunoglobulins that provide the ability to recognize foreign organisms stimulating the antigen-antibody reaction are called
A) T-killer cells.
B) T-helper cells.
C) T-suppressor cells.
D) B-cells.
Answer: D
Q3) Prevention measures for HIV infection relate directly to avoiding risk factors such as hugging, touching, and handshaking.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 4: Diseases and Conditions of the Endocrine System
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Q1) Precocious puberty is
A) defined in boys as the onset of puberty before the age of 9.
B) defined in girls as the onset of puberty before the age of 8.
C) both a and b.
D) neither of the above.
Q2) Treatment of diabetes mellitus includes
A) a calculated diet and exercise.
B) insulin administration if needed.
C) blood and urine testing.
D) all of the above.
Q3) Patients with hyperparathyroidism may be prone to fractures.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Hypersecretion of hGH that causes overgrowth of the hands and feet, abnormal thickening of the bones of the face, and excessive overgrowth of soft tissue, occurring after puberty, is called A) acromegaly.
B) gigantism.
C) cretinism.
D) all of the above.
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Chapter 5: Diseases and Disorders of the Eye and Ear
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Q1) Infection or inflammation in the semicircular canals is called A) cholesteatoma.
B) labyrinthitis.
C) otomycosis.
D) presbycusis.
Q2) Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about nystagmus?
A) It is usually treated with warm compresses.
B) It is also known as strabismus.
C) It necessitates a complete neurologic evaluation when acquired.
D) All of the statements above are true.
Q3) Inflammatory infections of the hair follicles of the eyelid called hordeolum (styes) are caused by
A) staphylococcal bacteria.
B) entropion.
C) keratitis.
D) none of the above.
Q4) Lightning strikes may cause a ruptured tympanic membrane.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 6: Diseases and Conditions of the Integumentary System
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Q1) Appearance and location of lesions confirm the diagnosis of each of the three types of skin carcinoma.
A)True
B)False
Q2) A _____ is an abscess that involves the entire hair follicle and adjacent subcutaneous tissue.
A) furuncle
B) skin tag
C) hemangioma
D) keloid
Q3) The cause of acne vulgaris is
A) unknown.
B) thought to be linked to hormonal changes and predisposed by heredity.
C) accompanied by plugs that promote the growth of bacteria in the follicles.
D) all of the above.
Q4) Dark pigment found in the basal layer of the skin is
A) paronychia.
B) melanin.
C) sebum.
D) melasma.
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Chapter 7: Diseases and Conditions of the Musculoskeletal System
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Q1) _____ is a surgical procedure necessary because of peripheral vascular disease and consequent gangrene. Trauma, malignancy, or congenital defects are additional reasons.
A) Amputation
B) Arthroscopy
C) Fasciectomy
D) None of the above
Q2) A degenerative disorder of the metatarsal-phalangeal joint of the great toe is called A) hammertoe.
B) hallux valgus.
C) hallux rigidus.
D) polymyositis.
Q3) The major supporting element or "glue" in the connective tissue is A) ligaments.
B) cartilage.
C) collagen.
D) tendons.
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Chapter 8: Diseases and Conditions of the Digestive System
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Q1) A disease of the small intestine characterized by malabsorption, gluten intolerance, and damage to the lining of the intestine is called
A) short bowel syndrome.
B) diverticulitis.
C) Crohn's disease.
D) celiac sprue.
Q2) Hiatal hernia can be caused by
A) swallowing a foreign body.
B) a weakness that develops in the diaphragm.
C) lack of dietary bulk.
D) all of the above.
Q3) Inflammation of the gallbladder commonly associated with gallstones is called A) pancreatitis.
B) cholecystitis.
C) cholelithiasis.
D) hepatitis.
Q4) The symptoms of food poisoning are due to the pathogens themselves or to the toxins they produce.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 9: Diseases and Conditions of the Respiratory System
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Q1) Due to improved prevention and treatment measures for tuberculosis (TB), TB is no longer considered a public health risk.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Sarcoidosis is a multisystem granulomatous disorder most commonly detected in the lungs; serious disability is rare.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Atelectasis, an airless or collapsed state of pulmonary tissue, may result from A) obstruction in the bronchial tree.
B) prolonged inactivity.
C) failure to breathe deeply postoperatively.
D) all of the above.
Q4) Allergic rhinitis and allergic sinusitis can lead to inflammation of the mucosa of the sinuses and resulting sinusitis.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 10: Diseases and Conditions of the Circulatory System
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Q1) The chronic hereditary form of anemia found predominately in the black race is called _____ anemia.
A) sickle cell
B) hemolytic
C) pernicious
D) aplastic
Q2) Patients with coronary heart disease always experience pain.
A)True
B)False
Q3) "Hardening of the arteries," refers to
A) plaque.
B) arteriosclerosis
C) atherosclerosis
D) fat
Q4) Transfusion incompatibility reactions are always fatal.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Patients with MVP experience severe crushing chest pain and syncope.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 11: Diseases and Conditions of the Urinary System
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Q1) Polycystic disease is inherited.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The cause(s) of cystitis and urethritis is/are
A) an ascending bacterial invasion of the urinary tract.
B) sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
C) inflammation as a result of chemotherapy or radiation.
D) all of the above.
Q3) Lithotripsy is a procedure used to examine the urinary tract.
A)True
B)False
Q4) ARF is a clinical emergency.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Polycystic kidney disease
A) is a reversible condition.
B) greatly enlarges the kidneys and leads to kidney failure.
C) is not inherited and is an acute condition.
D) is not usually seen on x-ray.
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Chapter 12: Diseases and Conditions of the Reproductive System
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Q1) Which of the following statements is true about syphilis?
A) The cause and mode of transmission is unclear.
B) No known cure for the disease exists.
C) When the primary lesion heals, the disease is cured.
D) Syphilis can be cured with a course of antibiotic therapy.
Q2) The absence of menstrual periods, whether temporary or permanent, is called dysmenorrhea.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Failure to seek treatment for a gonorrhea infection can result in complications, including
A) pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).
B) septicemia.
C) septic arthritis.
D) all of the above.
Q4) Invasive cervical cancer
A) has no identifiable risk factors.
B) is often considered a preventable disease.
C) is most commonly diagnosed before the age of 35.
D) is none of the above.
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Chapter 13: Neurologic Diseases and Conditions
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Q1) _____ involves degeneration of the nerves outside the CNS and affects the distal muscles of the extremities.
A) Bell's palsy
B) Neuralgia
C) Peripheral neuritis
D) Parkinson's disease
Q2) A chronic brain disorder characterized by sudden episodes of abnormally intense electrical activity in the brain is called
A) epilepsy.
B) Bell's palsy.
C) amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
D) Parkinson's disease.
Q3) A slight paralysis in either half of the body is known as A) paraplegia.
B) quadriplegia.
C) hemiparesis.
D) Bell's palsy.
Q4) The amnesia of transient global amnesia is permanent.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 14: Mental Disorders
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Q1) A disorder that has a pattern of behavior that deviates from society's norms is _____ disorder.
A) a somatoform
B) posttraumatic stress
C) a phobic
D) a personality
Q2) Anxiety disorders are treated with A) drug therapy.
B) hypnosis.
C) stress elimination.
D) all of the above.
Q3) A progressive degenerative disease of the brain most common in individuals over the age of 60 with symptoms that include loss of short-term memory, inability to concentrate, and changes in social skills and personality is called A) AD.
B) conversion disorder.
C) bipolar disorder.
D) hypochondriasis.
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Chapter 15: Disorders and Conditions Resulting From Trauma
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Q1) Rust rings on the cornea may be the result of an FB in the eye.
A)True
B)False
Q2) An easy way to remove a live bug from an ear is
A) grasp with tweezers.
B) turn off light and shine a flash light in the ear.
C) pull on ear lobe.
D) have patient stand in shower.
Q3) There are no specific tests or documentation procedures available for the rape victim.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Tetanus toxoid prophylaxis is important in any person who has sustained open trauma because
A) boosters are required throughout life.
B) tetanus toxoid is a broad-spectrum antibiotic.
C) organisms that cause tetanus enter the body directly into the bloodstream through wounds.
D) all of the above.
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