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Course Introduction
Introduction to Pathophysiology explores the fundamental concepts underlying the physiological processes that are altered in various diseases and disorders. The course examines how normal body function is disrupted by genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors, providing a foundation for understanding the mechanisms of illness across major organ systems. Students will learn to relate clinical signs and symptoms to underlying pathophysiological changes, interpret common laboratory findings, and appreciate the progression of diseases. This course is essential for building a foundational knowledge base for future studies in health sciences, nursing, medicine, and allied health professions.
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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) Systemic manifestation(s) of severe allergic responses include A) arthralgia.
B) status asthmaticus.
C) anaphylaxis.
D) all of the above.
Answer: D
Q2) MRSA refers to a "superbug" that is
A) methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
B) a common cold virus.
C) a noninfectious, noncontagious skin condition.
D) all of the above.
Answer: A
Q3) The holistic concept of medical care focuses on
A) the needs of the whole person: spiritual, cognitive, social, physical, and emotional.
B) narrowly defining physical pathologic changes.
C) discounting the needs of a patient as a whole to expedite healing.
D) all of the above.
Answer: A
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Chapter 2: Developmental, Congenital, and Childhood
Diseases and Disorders
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Q1) Which of the following statements is/are true about leukemia?
A) It is the most common childhood malignancy.
B) It is a primary malignant disease of bone marrow.
C) The diagnosis is confirmed by microscopic examination of the bone marrow.
D) Both a and c are true
Answer: D
Q2) The symptoms and signs of anemia include
A) pallor, weakness, fatigability, and listlessness.
B) an abnormal reduction of red blood cells (RBCs).
C) tachycardia, jaundice, and mental sluggishness.
D) all of the above.
Answer: D
Q3) A congenital spinal defect in which no herniation of spinal cord or meninges exists is called a myelomeningocele.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 3: Immunologic Diseases and Conditions
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Q1) According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), most sexually transmitted cases of HIV in the United States occur through men having sex with men (MSM).
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) Immunization with live virus vaccines may be contraindicated in children with compromised immune systems.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q3) Fever, joint pain, malaise, weight loss, and the characteristic butterfly rash are indications of
A) SLE.
B) scleroderma.
C) RA.
D) Sjögren's syndrome.
Answer: A
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Chapter 4: Diseases and Conditions of the Endocrine System
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Q1) The syndrome caused by hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex, which results in excessive circulating cortisol levels, fatigue, muscular weakness, and changes in body appearance, is called
A) Cushing's syndrome.
B) Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
C) Addison's disease.
D) none of the above.
Q2) Dysfunction of the endocrine system results in decreased or increased secretion of hormones.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Symptoms and signs of diabetic coma include
A) hypoglycemia, dry skin, hunger, and thirst.
B) hyperglycemia, hunger, cold sweat, and trembling.
C) hyperglycemia, thirst, nausea and vomiting, and dry skin.
D) hypoglycemia, anxiety, fruity breath odor, and thirst.
Q4) Early implementation and use of combination medications seems to be the most effective way to treat diabetes.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 5: Diseases and Disorders of the Eye and Ear
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Q1) Cochlear implants restore normal hearing.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Serous otitis media may be either acute or chronic.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Symptoms of neoplasms of the ear commonly include
A) progressive hearing loss and discharge from the ear.
B) a visible mass or lesion.
C) facial paralysis.
D) all of the above.
Q4) The labyrinth is responsible for maintaining balance.
A)True
B)False
Q5) A defect in the _____ results in difficulty in visual detection of color and fine detail.
A) lens
B) cones
C) rods
D) cones and rods
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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) The most common dermatitis during infancy, called cradle cap, is a form of
A) psoriasis.
B) atopic dermatitis (eczema).
C) impetigo.
D) seborrheic dermatitis.
Q3) A precursor to skin cancer is
A) squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).
B) basal cell carcinoma (BCC).
C) malignant melanoma.
D) actinic keratosis.
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) Tumors in muscles are very common.
A)True
B)False
Q2) An unpleasant sensation or complication that sometimes follows the removal of an appendage is called
A) fibrositosis.
B) myositosis.
C) phantom limb.
D) sciatica.
Q3) _____ 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
Q4) Inflammation of the bursae is called polymyositis.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Diseases and Conditions of the Digestive System
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Q1) Abdominal discomfort with maximum tenderness of the abdomen at McBurney's point, nausea, vomiting, fever, diarrhea, or constipation are clinical signs of A) hiatal hernia.
B) gastric cancer.
C) gastritis.
D) appendicitis.
Q2) Signs and symptoms of malnutrition can result from A) eating too much or too little.
B) a malabsorption syndrome.
C) a case involving severe burns or other severe trauma.
D) all of the above.
Q3) Pain and limitation of the movement of the jaw with tinnitus as a result of inflammation of the temporomandibular joints (TMJs) is characteristic of A) TMJ syndrome.
B) gingivitis.
C) periodontitis.
D) dental caries.
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Chapter 9: Diseases and Conditions of the Respiratory System
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Q1) _____ refers to obstructive diseases of the lungs, including chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, asthma, emphysema, and pneumoconiosis.
A) IRDS
B) COPD
C) Infectious mononucleosis
D) ARDS
Q2) Sputum removal management is the most important in the treatment of A) flail chest.
B) bronchiectasis.
C) pleurisy.
D) pharyngitis.
Q3) A crooked nasal septum or deviated septum can cause
A) compromise of the air passage.
B) increased tendency to sinusitis.
C) cosmetic concern.
D) all of the above.
Q4) Acute bronchitis is usually caused by a bacterial infection, so no known prevention exists.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 10: Diseases and Conditions of the Circulatory System
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Q1) Possible consequences of emboli include A) cerebral vascular accident (CVA).
B) MI.
C) pulmonary venous obstruction.
D) all of the above.
Q2) Clots of aggregated material (usually blood) are A) emboli.
B) necrosis.
C) stenosis.
D) claudication.
Q3) "Hardening of the arteries," refers to A) plaque.
B) arteriosclerosis
C) atherosclerosis
D) fat
Q4) The most prevalent cardiovascular disorder in the United States is A) angina pectoris.
B) CAD.
C) MI.
D) CHF.
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Chapter 11: Diseases and Conditions of the Urinary System
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Q1) Dialysis filters out unwanted elements from the blood, usually removed by healthy kidneys; thus
A) dialysis is considered a cure for kidney failure.
B) the body's proper fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance is maintained.
C) dialysis is never used until the symptoms of ultimately fatal uremia develop.
D) all of the above.
Q2) Acute glomerulonephritis usually follows
A) infection by group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus.
B) kidney trauma.
C) excessive calcium in the blood.
D) all of the above.
Q3) Symptoms of renal calculi are the same regardless of the size of the stone.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The symptoms and signs of acute glomerulonephritis may include
A) edema, hematuria, protein in the urine, and decreased urinary output.
B) an abnormal UA.
C) hypertension, headaches, and low-grade fever.
D) all of the above.
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Chapter 12: Diseases and Conditions of the Reproductive System
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Q1) How does varicocele contribute to male infertility?
A) It causes blockage of the urinary tract.
B) It causes enlargement of the prostate gland, which blocks the sperm.
C) It is a consequence of the mumps virus.
D) The increased presence of venous blood raises the temperature within the scrotum; varicocele may contribute to a lower sperm count.
Q2) Early diagnosis and prompt treatment of PID helps prevent complications, including A) pelvic adhesions.
B) increased risk of ectopic pregnancy.
C) peritonitis and septicemia.
D) all of the above.
Q3) 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.
Q4) The patient with hydatidiform mole experiences symptoms that mimic pregnancy. A)True
B)False
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Chapter 13: Neurologic Diseases and Conditions
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Q1) TIA and transient global amnesia are the same thing.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Unilateral facial paralysis is called
A) quadriplegia.
B) hemiparesis.
C) Bell's palsy.
D) epilepsy.
Q3) All brain tumors originate in the brain tissue.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Periodic severe headaches that may be completely incapacitating are called A) cephalalgia.
B) peripheral neuritis.
C) neuralgia.
D) migraines.
Q5) The patient's mental status may be graded with the Glasgow coma scale, which is a standardized system for assessing the response to stimuli.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 14: Mental Disorders
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Q1) Cluster B of PDOs includes paranoid, schizoid, and schizotypal behaviors.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Prolonged, heavy use of alcohol may result in
A) pancreatitis.
B) cirrhosis.
C) peripheral neuropathy.
D) all of the above.
Q3) Treatment of major depressive disorder includes A) electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).
B) psychotherapy.
C) antidepressant drug therapy.
D) all of the above.
Q4) Learning disabilities are no indication of intelligence level.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Major depression can lead to suicidal thoughts and actions that must be taken seriously for effective intervention.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 15: Disorders and Conditions Resulting From Trauma
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Q1) The individual who has a body temperature above 105° F; red, hot, and dry skin; headache; dizziness; and shortness of breath is experiencing A) heat exhaustion.
B) heat stroke.
C) hypothermia.
D) all of the above.
Q2) Physical patterns observed in child abuse include
A) bruising and burns.
B) observable injuries such as teeth marks.
C) welts and fractures.
D) all of the above.
Q3) All incidents of open trauma have a commonality in A) the risk of infection.
B) pain.
C) risk of tetanus.
D) all of the above.
Q4) Radiation exposure may affect the hemopoietic system. A)True
B)False
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