Pathophysiology Practice Questions PDF

**True or False** 1. True or False: Homeostasis refers to a stable internal environment in the body. 2. True or False: A disorder is synonymous with a disease. 3. True or False: Pathogenesis is the study of the causes of diseases. 4. True or False: Chronic diseases are characterized by s...

**True or False** 1. True or False: Homeostasis refers to a stable internal environment in the body. 2. True or False: A disorder is synonymous with a disease. 3. True or False: Pathogenesis is the study of the causes of diseases. 4. True or False: Chronic diseases are characterized by sudden onset and short duration. 5. True or False: Lifestyle choices can influence the risk of developing certain diseases. **Matching-Match the terms in Column A with their correct definitions in Column B.** Column A Column B ----------------- ------------------------------------------- 6\. Etiology A. A derangement of function 7\. Acute B. The study of disease 8\. Pathologist C. The cause of a disease 9\. Prognosis D. Sudden onset and short-term 10\. Symptoms E. Prediction of the outcome of a disease **Multiple Choice** 11. Which of the following is NOT a predisposing factor for disease? 12. What is the primary focus of a pathologist? 13. Which of the following is an example of a controllable lifestyle factor? 14. What does the term \"idiopathic\" refer to? 15. Which of the following diagnostic tests is used to assess heart function? 16. The risk of disease generally increases with: 17. What is the main purpose of a \"head to toe\" exam? 18. Which of the following is a sign of disease? 19. What does \"nosocomial\" refer to? 20. Which of the following is a characteristic of chronic diseases? 21. What is the term for the observable and measurable indicators of a condition? 22. Which of the following is a method of physical examination? 23. What is the primary goal of treatment? 24. Which of the following factors is NOT considered a risk factor for disease? 25. What does the term \"mortality\" refer to in the context of disease? **Answers** 1. True 2. False 3. False 4. False 5. True 6. C 7. D 8. B 9. E 10. A 11. c 12. b 13. c 14. b 15. b 16. b 17. b 18. c 19. b 20. c 21. b 22. c 23. b 24. d 25. b **True or False** 1. True or False: Complementary therapies are always used as a last resort when traditional medicine fails. 2. True or False: Acupuncture is considered a form of alternative therapy. 3. True or False: The holistic approach in alternative therapies focuses solely on the physical body. 4. True or False: Herbal medicine is an example of a complementary therapy. 5. True or False: Almost half of the population uses some form of alternative therapy. **Matching-Match the alternative therapy in Column A with its description in Column B.** Column A Column B ------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------ 6\. Naturopathy A. Use of essential oils for healing 7\. Homeopathy B. Treatment based on the principle of \"like cures like\" 8\. Shiatsu C. A Japanese form of massage 9\. Reflexology D. Focus on pressure points in the feet and hands 10\. Aromatherapy E. Use of plant extracts for therapeutic purposes **Multiple Choice** 1. Which of the following is NOT considered an alternative therapy? 2. What is a key characteristic of holistic approaches in alternative therapies? 3. Which alternative therapy is based on the principle of \"like cures like\"? 4. What is the primary focus of practitioners in complementary therapies? 5. Which of the following statements about alternative therapies is true? 6. False 7. True 8. False 9. True 10. True 11. A 12. B 13. C 14. D 15. E 16. c 17. b 18. b 19. b 20. c