Death By Vocabulary Part 2 Question Preview (ID: 61994)


Pathophysiology Vocabulary Terms. TEACHERS: click here for quick copy question ID numbers.

What is a pathogen?
a) A disease-causing microorganism or agent
b) A genetic disorder that affects the immune system
c) A type of medication used to treat diseases
d) A substance that causes an immune response in the body

A derangement or abnormality in function in respect the human body is known as a-
a) Disorder
b) Condition
c) Syndrome
d) Disease

Collection or group of signs and symptoms caused by a specific disease is known as-
a) Syndrome
b) Disease
c) Condition
d) Disorder

What is the main focus of iatrogenic research?
a) Analyzing the impact of medical treatments on patients
b) Investigating the causes of diseases
c) Studying the effects of medications on the body
d) Preventing medical errors

What is the purpose of using the word idiopathic in medical terminology?
a) To signify that the cause of a disease is unknown
b) To describe a disease that is well-understood
c) To emphasize the severity of a disease
d) To indicate that the disease is genetic in nature

What is the main characteristic of chronic diseases?
a) They cannot be cured, but their symptoms can be managed
b) They primarily affect older adults and not younger people
c) They are contagious and can spread from person to person
d) They are caused by genetic factors only

What is the meaning of the term auscultation?
a) The process of listening to sounds within the body using a stethoscope
b) The examination of the eyes using an ophthalmoscope
c) The measurement of blood pressure using a sphygmomanometer
d) The analysis of urine samples in a laboratory

Which word is the opposite of exacerbation?
a) Improvement
b) Difficulty
c) Progress
d) Challenge

The disappearance of symptoms is known as-
a) Remission
b) Recovery
c) Exacerbation
d) Complication

How does percussion help in diagnosing medical conditions?
a) By listening to the sounds produced when tapping on the body
b) By analyzing the patient
c) By measuring the strength of the patient's reflexes
d) By evaluating the patient's visual acuity

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of palpation?
a) Determining the patient's blood type
b) Assessing the presence of lumps or abnormalities
c) Evaluating the range of motion of joints
d) Identifying areas of pain or discomfort

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