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Pathophysiology Test 1 Questions and Answers, Exams of Pathophysiology

A set of multiple-choice questions and answers related to the fundamental concepts of pathophysiology. It covers key definitions, terminology, and basic principles of disease processes, making it a valuable resource for students studying this subject. The questions address topics such as the definition of pathophysiology, disease prevalence, prognosis, disease manifestations, acute and chronic illnesses, epidemics, and ischemia.

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2024/2025

Available from 01/06/2025

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NR-283: PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

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  1. Pathophysiology involves the study of: a. The structure of the human body b. The functions of various organs ion the body c. Functional or structural changes resulting from disease processes d. Various cell structures and related functions -- Correct Answer โœ”โœ” c. Functional or structural changes resulting from disease processes
  2. The number of new and old or existing cases in specific population within a specified time period is called a. Prevalence b. Occurrence c. Incidence d. Abstinence -- Correct Answer โœ”โœ” a. Prevalence
  3. The term prognosis refers to the a. Period of recovery and return to a normal state b. Expected outcomes of the disease c. mortality and morbidity rates for a given population d. Typical collection of signs and symptoms -- Correct Answer โœ”โœ” b. Expected outcomes of the disease
  4. The manifestation of a disease are best defined as the: a. Subjective feelings of discomfort during a chronic illness b. Signs and symptoms of a disease c. Factors that precipitate an acute episode of a chronic illness

d. Early indicators of the prodromal stage of infection -- Correct Answer โœ”โœ” b. Signs and symptoms of a disease

  1. A short term illness develops very quickly with perhaps a high fever or severe pain is called: a. Latent b. Chronic c. Manifestation d. Acute -- Correct Answer โœ”โœ” d. Acute
  2. A situation when there is a higher than expected number of cases of an infection disease within a given area itโ€™s called a/an: a. epidemic b. exacerbation c. morbidity d. pandemic -- Correct Answer โœ”โœ” a. epidemic
  3. A deficit of oxygen in the cells usually due to respiratory or circulatory problems called: a. apoptosis b. ischemia c. hypertrophy d. necrosis -- Correct Answer โœ”โœ” b. ischemia
  4. Which of the following is the best definition of epidemiology? -- Correct Answer โœ”โœ” a) The science of tracking the occurrence and distribution of disease