General Study Notes Overview

What is the term for the development or progression of a disease?

A disease that is caused by medical treatment or intervention is classified as:

Which of the following is NOT a common sign of inflammation?

A type of cell injury characterized by irreversible damage and cell death is called:

Which of the following is a type of cancer that originates from epithelial cells?

What is the term used to describe the spread of cancer cells to other parts of the body?

Which of the following viral infections is linked to liver cancer?

Which of the following is NOT a component of the TNM staging system for cancer?

Which of the following is NOT a function of the Integumentary system?

A patient presents with a new, abnormal tissue growth that is non-cancerous. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Which of the following terms describes the spread of cancer cells to distant sites?

Which of the following cells in the epidermis are responsible for producing the pigment that gives skin its color?

A patient with a tumor is found to have a gene that promotes tumor growth. What type of gene is this?

Which of the following is a common treatment for cancer?

Which of the following is considered a precancerous condition?

What is the primary function of Langerhans cells in the epidermis?

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the pathophysiology of constipation?

Which diagnostic test is MOST commonly used to evaluate for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and peptic ulcers?

What is the underlying cause of acromegaly and gigantism?

Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of hyperthyroidism?

What is the primary function of the parathyroid glands?

Which of the following hormones is NOT a peptide hormone?

Which diagnostic test is best for evaluating pancreatitis?

Which endocrine disorder is commonly associated with Sheehan syndrome?

Which of the following is a common symptom of lymphedema?

What is the primary function of the spleen?

Which type of shock is specifically caused by a heart's inability to pump effectively?

What is the medical term for hardening of the arteries, often caused by plaque buildup?

Which of the following is NOT a common complication of hypertension?

What is the main function of lymph nodes in the lymphatic system?

Which of the following is a characteristic symptom often associated with lymphoma?

Which of the following is responsible for maturing T lymphocytes?

What is the primary characteristic of a focal seizure?

Which of the following is a common symptom shared by both Parkinson's Disease and Multiple Sclerosis?

What is the underlying cause of ischemic stroke?

Which condition is characterized by cloudy vision and difficulty seeing at night?

What is the main distinction between dry and wet macular degeneration?

Which of the following conditions is associated with ascending weakness and paralysis?

What is the underlying cause of sensorineural hearing loss?

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of Meniere's disease?

Which of the following is the primary cause of peptic ulcer disease (PUD)?

What is the defining characteristic of ulcerative colitis, distinguishing it from Crohn's disease?

Which condition is characterized by the failure of the lower esophageal sphincter to relax, leading to dysphagia, chest pain, and regurgitation?

What is the primary pathophysiological mechanism of pancreatitis?

Identify the condition that is associated with obesity and metabolic syndrome and can potentially lead to inflammation and fibrosis of the liver.

Which of the following is a potential symptom of obstructive gallstones?

What is the main cause of cirrhosis, a condition that disrupts normal liver function?

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?