Public Health Review Questions
Course Introduction
Public Health is an interdisciplinary field focused on promoting and protecting the health and well-being of populations through prevention, education, policy-making, and research. This course introduces students to the fundamental principles, methodologies, and applications of public health, including epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, environmental health, and global health. Students will explore strategies for disease prevention, health promotion, and management of health systems, as well as the social, economic, and environmental determinants that impact health outcomes in diverse communities. The course emphasizes both historical perspectives and contemporary challenges in public health, preparing students to address current and future public health issues at local, national, and global levels.
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Human Diseases 8th Edition by Mark Zelman
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Disease
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Q1) The study of disease includes study of its causes, mechanisms, signs and symptoms, treatments, and prevention.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) Health depends on the body maintaining _____, relatively stable internal conditions under fluctuating environmental conditions.
Answer: homeostasis
Q3) A relapse describes the return of a disease weeks or months after its apparent cure.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q4) A disease that will end in death is called a _____ disease.
A)chronic
B)exacerbation
C)palliative
D)terminal
Answer: D
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Chapter 2: Immunity and the Lymphatic System
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Q1) Secretions such as tears, saliva, sweat, and sebum contain chemicals that destroy foreign invaders.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) Scleroderma can be cured with the use of anti-inflammatory drugs, immunosuppressive drugs, and vasodilators.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q3) The etiology of Hodgkin's lymphoma is _____.
A)autoimmune
B)bacterial
C)idiopathic
D)viral
Answer: C
Q4) _____ T cells are also called CD8 cells.
Answer: Cytotoxic
Q5) A helper _____ cell is also called a CD4 cell.
Answer: T
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Chapter 3: Infectious Diseases
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Q1) Bacteria have _____, a rigid layer or organic material surrounding their delicate cell membranes.
Answer: cell walls
Q2) The _____ tract is the most frequently used portal of entry for pathogens.
Answer: respiratory
Q3) A pathogen is a _____.
A)disease-causing microorganism
B)disease always present within a population
C)prion, composed only of proteins
D)specialist in the study of disease
Answer: A
Q4) Fungi can be single-celled or multi-celled organisms.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q5) Types of _____ are described as amoeboids, flagellates, ciliates, and sporozoans.
Answer: protozoa
Q6) Infectious diseases are caused by microorganisms called _____.
Answer: pathogens
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Chapter 4: Cancer
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Q1) Malignant tumors have a _____-like appearance and an irregular surface.
A)benign
B)crab
C)nerve
D)polyp
Q2) Tumor _____ are chemicals made by tumor cells that can be detected in blood.
Q3) Malignant tumors are staged to _____.
A)ascertain whether it has metastasized
B)determine the diagnosis
C)develop a treatment plan
D)identify the type of tumor
Q4) The side effects of chemotherapy are _____.
A)permanent and cannot be treated
B)permanent but can often be treated
C)temporary and can often be treated
D)temporary but cannot be treated
Q5) DNA repair genes instruct a cell to repair DNA and RNA.
A)True
B)False
Q6) A benign tumor that projects from an epithelial surface is called a _____.
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Chapter 5: Heredity and Disease
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Q1) _____ disorders are those present at birth or shortly after, not including those caused by genetic or chromosomal abnormalities.
Q2) _____ is an inborn error of sugar metabolism that can lead to impaired mental development and liver damage.
A)Albinism
B)Galactosemia
C)Sickle cell anemia
D)Tay-Sachs
Q3) Inside the nucleus, DNA is packaged with proteins into _____.
A)autosomes
B)chromosomes
C)genes
D)haploids
Q4) Hemochromatosis is an _____ disorder.
A)autosomal dominant
B)autosomal recessive
C)X-linked dominant
D)X-linked recessive
Q5) _____ villus sampling involves removing cells from the villi through the cervix.
Q6) Forty-four of the chromosomes are called _____.
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Chapter 6: Diseases of the Cardiovascular System
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Q1) After a child's birth, the decrease in right atrial and left atrial pressure produces closure of the _____ ovale.
Q2) One of the most devastating signs of CHD is a heart attack, also known as a myocardial _____.
Q3) _____ is a disorder in which the heart becomes weakened and enlarged or rigid.
Q4) Heart muscle is influenced by the _____ nervous system and hormones such as epinephrine.
A)autonomic
B)parasympathetic
C)somatic
D)sympathetic
Q5) The filling period of the heart is known as the _____ phase.
Q6) _____ is a nonsurgical procedure using a catheter inserted into the heart and directs energy to sever the area causing the abnormal rhythm.
A)Ablation
B)Bypass
C)Defibrillator
D)Electrocardioversion
Q7) _____, or lightheadedness, is a symptom of cardiac rhythm disorders.
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Chapter 7: Diseases of the Blood
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Q1) Unlike other anemias, hemolytic anemia produces increased serum levels of _____.
A)bilirubin
B)erythrocytes
C)heme
D)iron
Q2) Coagulation factors VII, IX, X, and _____ require the presence of vitamin K for normal activity.
A)bilirubin
B)hemoglobin
C)platelets
D)prothrombin
Q3) _____ is the iron-containing molecule found in red blood cells.
A)Globin
B)Heme
C)Plasma
D)Platelets
Q4) Patients with sickle cell disease suffer from hemolytic anemia.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The process of red blood cell formation is called _____.
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Chapter 8: Diseases of the Respiratory System
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Q1) The signs and symptoms of the flu come on gradually, but last for a long period of time.
A)True
B)False
Q2) There are two basic types of medications used in _____ treatment: steroids and other anti-inflammatory medications and bronchodilators.
A)asthma
B)bronchitis
C)COPD
D)cystic fibrosis
Q3) Not everyone who gets infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis gets sick.
A)True
B)False
Q4) In _____, the alveolar walls break down, adjacent alveoli fuse, and the lungs lose their elasticity.
A)atelectasis
B)COPD
C)emphysema
D)pleuritis
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Chapter 9: Diseases of the Gastrointestinal System
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Q1) The painful symptoms of _____ frequently occur at night when the body is horizontal and relaxed.
A)CT
B)GERD
C)EGD
D)MRI
Q2) _____ is also called portal, Laennec, or fatty nutritional cirrhosis.
A)Alcoholic cirrhosis
B)Fulminating cirrhosis
C)Hepatitis E
D)Jaundice hepatitis
Q3) Familial _____ is a hereditary disease in which numerous polyps develop in the intestinal tract.
Q4) _____ is required for absorption of vitamin B .
A)Bile
B)Chyme
C)Hydrochloric acid
D)Intrinsic factor
Q5) Called candidiasis or _____, the fungal infection forms painless white patches in the mouth or throat.
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Chapter 10: Diseases of the Urinary System
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Q1) In chronic kidney disease, the ability of the renal tubules to concentrate urine is
A)absent
B)augmented
C)decreased
D)increased
Q2) To prevent kidney stones, or their reoccurrence, _____.
A)fluid intake and dietary calcium should be increased
B)fluid intake and dietary calcium should be reduced
C)fluid intake should be increased and dietary calcium reduced D)fluid intake should be reduced and dietary calcium increased
Q3) Urinary incontinence is best thought of as a sign caused by underlying disease.
A)True B)False
Q4) Urinary _____ is a common disorder characterized by the loss of bladder control to varying degrees.
Q5) A significant sign of acute kidney injury is _____, a complete cessation of urine production.
Q6) The metabolic waste products are toxic if they accumulate in the blood, a condition known as _____.
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Chapter 11: Diseases and Disorders of the Reproductive System
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Q1) The _____ are the site of fertilization of the ovum.
A)cervix
B)fallopian tubes
C)ovaries
D)uterus
Q2) FSH and LH produced by the _____ drive the ovarian cycle.
A)anterior pituitary gland
B)ovaries
C)thymus
D)uterus
Q3) _____ is one of the most common gynecologic complaints, affecting over 30% of all premenopausal women.
A)amenorrhea
B)dysmenorrhea
C)menorrhagia
D)metrorrhagia
Q4) Testosterone secretion begins approximately 2 months after conception.
A)True
B)False
Q5) _____ is bulging of the front wall of the rectum into the vagina.
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Chapter 12: Diseases of the Endocrine System
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Q1) In a male child, precocious puberty is defined as the onset of puberty before the age of _____.
A)6
B)9
C)12
D)15
Q2) The six major hormones produced by the anterior pituitary are collectively called tropic hormones.
A)True
B)False
Q3) One of the risk factors for thyroid cancer is a diet low in _____.
A)chloride
B)iodine
C)magnesium
D)sodium
Q4) Primary adrenal insufficiency, or _____ disease, is the result of undersecretion of hormones by the adrenal cortex.
Q5) _____ is the production of abnormally large amounts of urine.
Q6) About half of the people with Graves' disease have Graves' _____, or bulging of the eyes.
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Chapter 13: Diseases of the Nervous System and the Special Senses
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Q1) Trigeminal neuralgia is severe chronic pain resulting from dysfunction of the _____ cranial nerve.
A)third
B)fourth
C)fifth
D)sixth
Q2) Falls are the leading cause of traumatic brain injury.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Ischemic strokes are treated with _____ drugs.
A)antihypertensive
B)antiseizure
C)clot-busting
D)steroid
Q4) The brains of Alzheimer disease patients have dense knots of protein deposits called _____.
Q5) The inner part of the cerebrum contains basal _____ that control muscle coordination and steady movement.
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Q6) The _____ Coma Scale measures mental function, sensory responsiveness, and motor ability.
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Chapter 14: Diseases and Disorders of the Eye and Ear
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Q1) Of the two, wet macular degeneration is the more destructive.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Fluid accumulation in the inner ear is responsible for the signs and symptoms of Meniere's disease.
A)True
B)False
Q3) _____ grids, composed of a grid of fine lines, can detect distorted, incomplete, or wavy images in the central vision field.
A)Amsler
B)Meniere's
C)Ophthalmoscope
D)Snellen
Q4) A type of conjunctivitis called inclusion conjunctivitis is usually transmitted during childbirth when a mother has a _____ infection.
A)bacterial urinary tract
B)chlamydia
C)herpes zoster
D)syphilis
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Chapter 15: Mental Illness and Cognitive Disorders
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Q1) _____ nervosa is characterized by cycles of extreme overeating, followed by behavior that compensates for the overeating, such as vomiting, use of laxatives, fasting, and excessive exercise.
Q2) ADHD is characterized by a persistent pattern of inattention and hyperactivity.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Women are _____ times more likely to experience anorexia nervosa than men.
A)three
B)six
C)eight
D)ten
Q4) A person who is hypersensitive to criticism or rejection may have _____ personality disorder.
A)antisocial
B)avoidant
C)borderline
D)histrionic
Q5) During _____, a person with a mental disorder talks to a licensed and trained mental health care professional.
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Q6) _____ medications are the cornerstone of schizophrenia treatment.
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Chapter 16: Diseases and Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System
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Q1) In Duchenne's MD, a cytoskeletal protein called _____ is missing.
Q2) Damage to the _____ before maturity tends to prevent the bones from reaching its mature length.
A)growth plate
B)ligaments
C)periosteum
D)tendons
Q3) _____ is an exaggerated posterior curve of the thoracic spine.
A)Ankylosis
B)Kyphosis
C)Lordosis
D)Scoliosis
Q4) Secondary osteoarthritis occurs with normal aging.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Bursitis can be diagnosed by microscopic examination of aspirated joint fluid.
A)True
B)False
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Q6) With degeneration of the joint, the bone ends thicken and develop sharp irregular bony surface structures called spicules and _____.
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Chapter 17: Diseases and Disorders of the Integumentary System
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Q1) Tinea _____, or nail fungus, typically affects toenails and rarely affects fingernails.
Q2) _____, also called boils, are a deeper infection of the hair follicle.
Q3) A _____, or hive, is a localized elevation in the skin that is often accompanied by itching.
A)macule
B)papule
C)vesicle
D)wheal
Q4) Melanoma is cancer that begins in the _____.
Q5) Erysipelas is a superficial _____ infection of the skin.
A)bacterial
B)fungal
C)protozoan
D)viral
Q6) _____, or hives, results from a vascular reaction of the skin to an allergen.
Q7) Tinea _____, or scalp ringworm, is highly contagious and commonly occurs in children.
Q8) _____, also known as pregnancy mask, is characterized by patches of dark skin on the face, especially over the cheeks. Page 21
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