Pathology Compend- Multiple Choice Flashcards by Heather Clark

The study of the changes of structure and function of the tissues of the body as a result of disease:

Anatomy
Pathology
Chemistry
Microbiology

Pathology

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That branch of pathology dealing with the body as a whole, without regard to any particular organ or system:

Special pathology
Medico-legal pathology
General pathology
Microscopic pathology

General Pathology

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The division of pathology that deals with individual body organs or systems:

General pathology
Special pathology
Functional pathology
Clinical pathology

Special Pathology

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That branch of pathology dealing with the various laboratory tests on body fluids and tissues that are used in making a diagnosis:

Functional pathology
Biological pathology
Clinical pathology
Medico-legal pathology

Clinical Pathology

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The division of pathology that deals with tissues that have been removed from a patient during surgery:

Surgical pathology
Gross pathology
Necropsy
Clinical pathology

Surgical Pathology

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The expulsion of blood of a gastric origin from the mouth.

Epistaxis
hematemesis
Hemoptysis
melena

Hematemesis

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Conditions that make a body more susceptible to disease without actually causing it.

Exciting conditions
Predisposing conditions
Immediate conditions
Entrinsic conditions

Predisposing Conditions

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Coal dust deposited in the lungs of miners would be an example of a(an) ______ disease.

Idiopathic
Inherited
Congenital
Occupational

Occupational

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The formation of pus is a process called:

Aplasia
Hematemesis
Lordosis
Suppuration

Suppuration

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The pathological term for a boil.

Erythremia
Furuncle
Nevus
Vesicle

Furuncle

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A term that represents a common complication of healing.

Myosarcoma
Kyphosis
Ischemia
Adhesions

Adhesions

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The replacement of destroyed tissue with the exact saem kind of tissue.

Encapsulation
Regeneration
Icterus
Repair

Regeneration

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A controlled enlargement of a body organ or part due to an increase in the number of its component cells.

Atrophy
Resolution
Calcification
Hyperplasia

Hyperplasia

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Acute diffuse inflammation of subcutaneous connective tissue.

Phlegmon
Fistula
Abscess
Ulcer

Phlegmon

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The escape of blood from the vascular system.

Edema
Oligemia
Thrombosis
Hemorrhage

Hemorrhage

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More than the normal total volume of blood in the body.

Hyperemia
Congestion
Plethora
Hemopericardium

Plethora

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A blood clot that has formed within the heart or a blood vessel during life.

Exudate
Thrombus
Oligemia
Embolus

Thrombus

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Decreased blood flow to a bod part.

Hyperemia
Volvulus
Ischemia
Hematuria

Ischemia

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An embolus may consist of:

Fragments of thrombi
Bacteria
Tumor cells
All of These

All of These

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A general term used to designate the state of collaspe that follows severe tissue injury:

Circulatory shock
Plethora
Passive hyperemia
Anasarca

Circulatory Shock

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An area of necrotic tissue that results from a faulty blood supply to the area.

Bruise
Hematoma
Infarct
Embolus

Infarct

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Melanin bears a relationship to:

Phagocytosis
Pathological atrophy
Compensatory hypertrophy
Endogenous pigmentation

Endogeneous Pigmentation

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An exciting cause of disease:

Lowers resistance
Lowers susceptibility
Is an actual cause
Increases susceptibility

Is an Actual Cause

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Which of the following may be considered predisposing factor of disease?

Fever
Race
Arsenic
Trauma

Race

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Shrinkage of muscle following paralysis is an example of: * Pathological atrophy * Physiological atrophy * Aplasia * Hypertrophy

Pathological Atrophy

Shrinkage of the uterus after menopause is called: * Pathological atrophy * Physiological atrophy * Aplasia * Hypertrophy

Physiological Atrophy

Enargement of the heart to offset a valvuar defect is: * Physiological hypertrophy * Compensatory hypertrophy * Pathological hypertrophy * Hyperplasia

Pathological Hypertrophy

Enlargement of the breasts during lactation is: * Physiological hypertrophy * Compensatory hypertrophy * Simple tumor * Pathological hypertrophy

Physiological Hypertrophy

The action of gastro-intestinal secretions upon the blood in the digestive tract causes the formation of very dark, tarry feces or vomitus known as: * Hematemesis * Melena * Ecchymosis * Purpura

Melena

Which of the following pathological conditions has a protective function? * Atrophy * Hyperplasia * Infiltration * Inflammation

Inflammation

An abnormal channel connecting two surfaces: * Varix * Fistula * Furuncle * Ulcer

Fistula

An area of necrosis in which dead cells are sloughed from a free surface. * Ulcer * Abscess * Boil * Fistula

Ulcer

Generalized edema of the subcutaneous tissue. * Anasarca * Petechia * Hydremia * Hydropericardium

Anasarca

Accumulation of blood in a part due to venous obstruction. * Active hyperemia * Passive hyperemia * Physiological hyperemia * Hematemesis

Passive Hyperemia

Increased arterial circulation leading to congestion of blood. * Active hyperemia * Passive hyperemia * Oligemia * Ischemia

Active Hyperemia

Arterial thrombosis may cause: * Anemia * Ischemia * Sapremia * Oligemia

Ischemia

Venous thrombosis may cause? * Oligemia * Ischemia * Anemia * Gangrene

Gangrene

Which of the following predisposes to thrombosis? * Disease of the blood vessels * Sluggish circulation * Increased viscosity of the blood * All of these

All of These

Formation of a blood clot attached to the wall of the heart of blood vessels. * Cyanosis * Thrombosis * Phagocytosis * Embolism

Thrombosis

A foreign particle that becomes lodged in a blood vessel. * Thrombus * Embolus * Varix * Cicatrix

Embolus

What condition may result from embolism? * Cirrhosis * Anemia * Gangrene * Agglutination

Gangrene

A mass of necrotic tissue that results from circulatory obstruction. * Infarct * Abscess * Plethora * Hematoma

Infarct

A blood discoloration of the tissues as in a bruise. * Ecchymosis * Petechia * Embolus * Thrombus

Ecchymosis

That branch of pathology concerned with accidents and homicides. * Gross pathology * Clinical pathology * Surgical pathology * Medico-legal pathology

Medico-Legal Pathology

The identification of a disease is called: * Prognosis * Idiopathic * Diagnosis * Febrile

Diagnosis

The prediction of the probable outcome of a disease. * Etiology * Recurrent * Diagnosis * Prognosis

Prognosis

A disease having a slow onset and long duration. * Idiopathic * Sporadic * Acute * Chronic

Chronic

A disease having a sudden onset and short duration. * Acute * Chronic * Endemic * Acquired

Acute

A localized collection of pus in any body part, resulting from an invasion of pus-forming bacteria. * Phlegmon * Vesicle * Abscess * Ulcer

Abscess

A blister-like structure that contains a serous fluid. * Sinus * Vesicle * Pustule * Ulcer

Vesicle

A free-flowing particle in the blood. * Thrombus * Embolus * Infarct * Pustule

Embolus

Blood in the sputum. * Hemothroax * Hematuria * Hemoptysis * Hematemesis

Hemoptysis

The technical term for "nose bleed." * Hematoma * Epistaxis * Apoplexy * Hematemesis

Epistaxis

The increase in the size of the cells of an organ. * Hypertrophy * Aplasia * Hyperplasia * Compensatory atrophy

Hypertrophy

The reaction of tissue to an irritant. * Repair * Congolmeration * Inflammation * Regeneration

Inflammation

Deficiency of blood in a part of the body. * Hyperemia * Plethora * Anemia * Ischemia

Ischemia

Any structural change that occurs in a disease. * Symptom * Lesion * Polyp * Fistula

Lesion

Of the following body organs, the one mainly involved in pneumoconiosis is the: * Lung * Brain * Liver * Heart

Lung

Death of a localized area of tissue. * Necrosis * Stenosis * Occlusion * Hypertrophy

Necrosis

Replacement of dead tissue cells with connective tissue cells is a process called: * Aplasia * Repair * Sclerosis * Metaplasia

Repair

Blockage of a blood vessel by some foreign object floating to the site in the blood stream. * Embolism * Congestion * Epistaxis * Thrombosis

Embolism

Of the following locations, thrombi would likely be found in the: * Heart * Ovaries * Stomach * Ureters

Heart

Of the following pathological conditions, the one that is most closely associated with infarction is: * Allergy * Ischemia * Albinism * Lordosis

Ichemia

The termination of an inflammatory reaction with the return to normal of the body part. * Rubor * Regeneration * Suppuration * Resolution

Resolution

A circumscribed collection of pus surrounded by a wall of inflammatory tissue designates: * Sinus * Ulcer * Abscess * Phlegmon

Abscess

The replacement of destroyed tissue with connective tissue. * Repair * Ulcer * Hyperplasia * Suppuration

Repair

The union of two or more adjacent boils results in an inflammatory lesion that is called: * Tubercle * Carbuncle * Vesicle * Ulcer

Carbuncle

The thick liquid that collects around an infection site. * Melanin * Bilirubin * Lymph * Exudate

Exudate

Antibodies are to be found in the: * Bile * Blood * Urine * Saliva

Blood

A gumma is a lesion of: * Measles * Tetanus * Syphilis * Tuberculosis

Syphilis

Of the following neoplasms, the one most likely to cause death is: * Lipoma * Fibroma * Melanoma * Osteoma

Melanoma

A disorder that does not primarily involve the blood. * Hypertrophy * Embolism * Plethora * Thrombosis

Hypertrophy

A marked increase in the number of red blood cells. * Thrombopenia * Erythrocytosis * Metaplasia * Hyperemia

Erythrocytosis

A malignant tumor of epithelial tissue. * Epithelioma * Hemangiosarcoma * Papilloma * Fibrosarcoma

Epithelioma

Myocardial infarction is a likely after-effect of: * Tetanus * Orchitis * Coronary thrombosis * Volvulus

Coronary Thrombosis

A benign tumor of muscle tissue. * Myoma * Hemangiosarcoma * Angioma * Myosarcoma

Myoma

It is characteristic of leukemia to be accompanied by a massive proliferation of: * Thrombocytes * Leukocytes * Erythrocytes * Osteocytes

Leukocytes

A nevus is: * A malignant tumor of muscle tissue * A malignant tumor of nervous tissue * A blood disorder * Commonly referred to as a mole

Commonly Referred to as a Mole

The form of anemia that develops as a complication of another disease such as hemorrhage is identified by the term: * Secondary * Pericardial * Histological * Epithelial

Secondary

A disorder believed to develop as an after effect of a severe streptococcal infection is: * Rheumatic heart disease * Leukemia * Atelectasis * Addison's Disease

Rheumatic Heart Disease

Of the following neoplasms, the one that is benign and composed of a mass of minute blood vessels or lymph vessels is: * Myoma * Neuroma * Angioma * Osteoma

Angioma

Valvular insufficiency is a commonly found disorder affecting the: * Kidney * Brain * Heart * Lungs

Heart

Occlusion of an artery is a condition likely to lead to: * Polydactylism * Stomatitis * Anthracosis * Infarction

Infarction

Of the following neoplasms, the one that is malignant and composed of blood vessels is called: * Chondrosarcoma * Adenoma * Hemangiosarcoma * Adenocarcinoma

Hemangiosarcoma

A marked decreased in the number of leukocytes in the blood is referred to as: * Phagocytosis * Anemia * Thrombocytosis * Leukopenia

Leukopenia

Of the following disorders, the one with the highest incidence of fatality is: * Cryptorchism * Leukemia * Sinusitis * Amnesia

Leukemia

Myocarditis is a disease that primarily involves the: * Heart * Liver * Brain * Stomach

Heart

A neoplasm that is malignant and pigmented is a: * Papilloma * Myoma * Melanoma * Polyp

Melanoma

Arteriosclerosis is a disease primarily involving the: * Skeletal system * Circulatory system * Reproductive system * Integumentary system

Circulatory System

Aneurysms are disorders primarily involving: * Ligaments * Aponeuroses * Veins * Arteries

Arteries

Of the following tumors, the one that is a cancer is a: * Fibrosarcoma * Neuroma * Chondroma * Myoma

Fibrosarcoma

A pathological condition primarily associated with arteries is: * Grand mal * Infarction * Gray hepatization * Cretinism

Infarction

A benign tumor commonly found on mucous membranes is: * Neuroma * Angioma * Glioma * Polyp

Polyp

Of the following bodily fluids, the one bearing the closest relationship to hemophilia is: * Bile * Urine * Blood * Saliva

Blood

Endocarditis is inflammation of the: * Medulla of the kidney * Inner tunic of the heart * Periphery of the liver. * Cortex of the brain

Inner Tunic of the Heart

A fibrosarcoma is: * Benign tumor of nervous tissue * Benign tumor of muscle tissue * Malignant tumor of cartilage * Malignant tumor of fibrous connective tissue

Malignant Tumor of Fibrous Connective Tissue

Of the following conditions, the one that is a common heart disorder is: * Ankylosis * Cystitis * Hypertrophy * Ascites

Hypertrophy

Inflammation of a vein is a condition called: * Colitis * Hepatitis * Enteritis * Phlebitis

Phlebitis

Of the following neoplasms, the one that is a malignancy composed of the epithelial tissue of a gland is: * A chondrosarcoma * A myosarcoma * An andenocarcinoma * An angioma

Adenocarcinoma

A condition that is a hematopoietic disorder is: * Rheumatism * Leukemia * Silicosis * Botulism

Leukemia

A neuroma is a: * Benign tumor of nervous tissue * Malignant tumor of muscle tissue * Benign tumor of cartilage * Benign tumor of fibrous connective tissue

Benign Tumor of Nervous Tissue

A deficiency of red blood cells or a deficiency of hemoglobin is a condition referred to as: * Toxemia * Anemia * Icterus * Edema

Anemia

A body organ frequently affected by valvular stenosis is the: * Spleen * Kidney * Heart * Pancreas

Heart

Of the following neoplams, the one that is a malignant tumor composed of a mass of minute lymph vessels is a: * Lymphangiosarcoma * Chondrosarcoma * Liposarcoma * Myosarcoma

Lymphangioscaroma

Leukocytosis is a condition that: * Is always pathological * Affects only females * Is always physiological * May be physiological or pathological

May be Physiological or Pathological

Pancarditis is a disease primarily involving the: * Heart * Muscles * Bones * Arteries

Heart

Arteriosclerosis involving the cerebral arteries may be expected to lead to: * Epilepsy * Cretinism * Hemoptysis * Cerebral hemorrhage

Cerebral Hemorrhage

Of the following neoplams, the one that is benign is: * Carinoma * Melanoma * Osteoma * Glioma

Osteoma

A circulatory disorder that is often found to occur as an after-effect of a diseased heart valve is: * Hyperemia * Leukopenia * Silicosis * Embolism

Embolism

A malignant neoplasm of bone tissue is called: * Osteosarcoma * Glioma * Fibroma * Angioma

Osteosarcoma

The body fluid most closely associated with thrombopenia is: * Saliva * Bile * Blood * Cerebral fluid

Blood

A malignant neoplasm composed of fatty connective tissue is called: * Myosarcoma * Neuroma * Liposarcoma * Epithelioma

Liposarcoma

Hemorrhoids is a condition primarily involving: * Arteries * Veins * Muscles * Nerves

Veins

The disease sometimes referred to as "cancer of the blood" is known as: * Anemia * Pyemia * Leukemia * Hyperemia

Leukemia

Blockage of the coronary artery is likely to lead to: * Glomerulonephritis * Paricarditis * Myocardial infarction * Epilepsy

Myocardial Infarction

Thickening of the tunica intima of the arteries due to deposits of a fatty substance in them suggests a disease called: * Atherosclerosis * Emphysema * Ascites * Hyperemia

Atherosclerosis

Which of the following would be classified as potentially harmful occupational environments, which might predispose the worker to certain respiratory illnesses? (more than one answer) 1. Coal mining and sandblasting 2. Abestos removal and auto body repair 3. Household chores such as dusting 4. Cement manucaturing and raw cotton processing

1, 2 and 4 (Coal Mining and Sandblasting, Asbestos Removal and Auto Body Repair, and Cement Manufacturing and Raw Cotton Processing)

The form of anemia that is due to malfunction of the hematopoietic tissue is identified by the term: * Infectious * Primary * Coronary * Generalized

Primary

Inflammation of the stomach is called: * Glossitis * Gastritis * Stomatitis * Gingivitis

Gastritis

The narrowing of the esophagus is called: * Esophagitis * Stenosis * Gastritis * Dilation

Stenosis

Inflammation of the liver is called: * Livor mortis * Cholecystitis * Hepatitis * Colitis

Hepatitis

Complete urinary suppression is called: * Oliguria * Polyuria * Anuria * Hematuria

Anuria

A collection of urine in the kidney pelvis is known as: * Pyelonephrosis * Hydronephrosis * Nephrosis * Hydrothorax

Hydronephrosis

Inflammation of the structure that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder is called: * Urethritis * Ureteritis * Cystitis * Nephritis

Ureteritis

A chronic condition of the lungs caused by the inhalation of dust particles is known as: * Pneumoconiosis * Emphysema * Tuberculosis * Pleuritis

Pneumoconiosis

The granulomatous lesion of tuberculosis is the: * Leproma * Cavitation * Tubercle * Calculi

Tubercle

Inflammation of the nasal mucosa is called: * Pharyngitis * Sinusitis * Rhinitis * Tracheitis

Rhinitis

A condition involving sugar in the urine is called: * Hyperglyemia * Glycosuria * Polyuria * Pyuria

Glycosuria

Calculi that form within the kidney are called: * Vesical calculi * Choleliths * Renal calculi * Sclerosis

Renal Calculi

Inflammation of the pancreas is called: * Colitis * Diabetes insipidus * Pancreatitis * Hepatitis

Pancreatitis

Pus in the pleural cavity is called: * Pleural effusion * Empyema * Pleuritis * Pyelitis

Empyema

Inflammation of the lining of the abdomen is called: * Peritonitis * Ascites * Anasarca * Hepatitis

Peritonitis

A torn wound is referred to as a(an): * Hematoma * Contusion * Laceration * Incision

Laceration

Inflammation of a nerve is known as: * Myelitis * Meningitis * Neuritis * Epididymitis

Neuritis

Accumulation of fluid in the cranial cavity is known as: * Hydrothorax * Encephalitis * Hydronephrosis * Hydrocephalus

Hydrocephalus

Inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain. * Meningitis * Myelitis * Epilepsy * Encephalitis

Meningitis

Which of the following are malignant tumors? 1. Angioma and glioma 2. Liposarcoma and lymphoma 3. Melanoma and glioma 4. Rhabdomyoma and myoma

2 and 3 (Liposarcoma and Lymphoma, Melanoma and Glioma)

Inflammation of the mouth is called: * Gingivitis * Glossitis * Gastritis * Stomatitis

Stomatitis

Inflammation of the tongue is called: * Gingivitis * Glossitis * Gastritis * Stomatitis

Glossitis

Inflammation of the rectum is called: * Proctitis * Rectitis * Hemorrhoids * Hepatitis

Proctitis

Inflammation of the gums is termed: * Glossitis * Stomatitis * Gastritis * Gingivitis

Gingivitis

Variocosity of the veins around the rectum is a condition known as: * Proctitis * Colitis * Hemorrhoids * Diabetes

Hemorrhoids

Inflammation of the small intestine. * Enteritis * Colitis * Gastritis * Proctitis

Enteritis

Inflammation of the large intestine is called: * Colitis * Enteritis * Hepatitis * Pancreaitis

Colitis

Which of the following might be a postmortem condition of cirrhosis? * Jaundice * Ascites * Edema * All of these

All of These

Which of the following might be a postmortem condition of pneumonia? * Rapid coagulation of blood * Cyanosis * Dehydration * All of these

All of These

Inflammation of the gall bladder is called: * Cholelithiasis * Cholangitis * Cholecystitis * Anasarca

Cholecystitis

Of the following the postmortem condition that might be associated with tuberculosis is: * Dehydration * Emaciation * Cold abscess * All of these

All of These

The presence of serum protein in the urine is called: * Anuria * Albuminuria * Pyuria * Glycosuria

Albuminuria

A condition characterized by periodic distrubances of consciousness is known as: * Neuritis * Neuralgia * Neurosis * Epilepsy

Epilepsy

Which of the following diseases would be associated with the pancreas? * Hepatitis * Pharyngitis * Diabetes mellitus * Cholangitis

Diabetes Mellitus

A disease commonly referred to as the mumps is: * Stomatitis * Gingivitis * Glossitis * Epidemic parotitis

Epidemic Parotitis

Tuberculosis is caused by the organism: * Mycobarcterium diptheria * Mycobacterium tuberculosis * Clostridium tetani * Clostridium perfringens

Mycobacterium tuberculosis

A condition of the lungs involving distended or ruptured alveoli is known as: * Emphysema * Tuberculosis * Pleurisy * Empyema

Emphysema

A disease characterized by a collasped or airless condition of the lungs is known as: * Atelectasis * Emphysema * Empyema * Pleurisy

Atelectasis

Which of the following diseases would be characterized by glycosuria? * Diabetes insipidus * Diabetes mellitus * Glomerulonephritis * Hydronephrosis

Diabetes Mellitus

A twisting of a segment of intestine is known as: * Intussusception * Splenomegaly * Volvulus * Iatrogenesis

Volvulus

The presence of materials in the blood that are normally found in urine is a condition referred to as: * Anuria * Albuminuria * Uremia * Hyperglycemia

Uremia

A disease that may be attributed to nervous tension is: * Colitis * Phlebitis * Pneumonia * Pancreatitis

Colitis

Rhinitis is a disease associated with the: * Mouth * Gums * Larynx * Nose

Nose

A condition characterized by a bluish discoloration due to lack of oxygen in the blood is: * Nephrosis * Cyanosis * Neurosis * Plueritis

Cyanosis

Grand mal is a term associated with: * Neuritis * Myelitis * Encephalitis * Epilepsy

Epilepsy

Of the terms listed, which are lifestyle choices which can lead to cardiovascular disease? 1. Tobacco use and fatty foods 2. Little exercise and high stress 3. Excessive alcohol use 4. Diet low in fat, cholesterol, and sodium

1, 2, and 3 (Tobacco use and fatty foods, Little exercise and high stress, excessive alcohol use)

Treponema pallidum is an organism which will cause: * General peritonitis * Syphilis * Poliomyelitis * Gonorrhea

Syphilis

The formation of calculi in the gall bladder is called: * Cholangitis * Cholecystitis * Cholelithiasis * Vesicle calculi

Cholelithiasis

The formation of a cavity is called: * Cavitation * Emaciation * Encapsulation * Atelectasis

Cavitation

A form of neurosyphilis characterized by degeneration of the posterior columns of the spinal cord is known as: * Grand mal * Petit mal * Tabes dorsalis * General paresis

Tabes Dorsalis

Poliomyelitis is caused by a: * Coccus * Bacillus * Diplococcus * Virus

Virus

Inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord is: * Meningitis * Poliomyelitis * Salpingitis * Encephalitis

Poliomyelitis

A chronic disorder of the nervous system characterized by attacks causing loss of consciousness and convulsions is: * Epilepsy * Amnesia * Palsy * Paraplegia

Epilepsy

A hemorrhage during which the blood escapes to the inside of the dura mater is called: * Cerebral * Extradural * Subdural * Petechia

Subdural

A result of cerebral hemorrhage could be: * Cerebral vascular accident * Apoplexy * Stroke * All of These

All of These

General paresis is caused by syphilis in the: * Primary stage * Secondary stage * Tertiary stage * A and B

Tertiary Stage

Inflammation of the brain is: * Encephalomalicia * Encephalomyelitis * Encephalitis * Neuritis

Encephalitis

Inflammation of the uterus is called: * Uteritis * Oophoritis * Metritis * Both A and C

Both A and C | (Uteritis, Metritis)

Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the lining of the cervix of the uterus is: * Endometritis * Endocervicitis * Mastitis * Metritis

Endocervicitis

Pregnancy in which the fertilized egg attempts to develop outside the uterus is called: * Ectopic * Endouterine * Uterine * Both A and B

Ectopic

Inflammation of the fallopian tube is called: * Sialoadenitis * Stomatitis * Salpingitis * Metritis

Salpingitis

Vaginitis is inflammation of the: * Vagus nerve * Ovary * Variocele * Vagina

Vagina

Hypertrophy of the prostate indicates that the gland is: * Enlarged * Necrotic * Decreased in size * Calcified

Enlarged

Dilation of the spermatic vein is known as: * Varicocele * Epididymitis * Hydrocele * Spermatocele

Varicocele

Inflammation of a testis is: * Oophoritis * Orchitis * Epididymitis * Prostatitis

Orchitis

The subjective disturbances caused by disease that are felt or experienced by a patient but not directly measurable are called: * Signs * Symptoms * Complications * Diagnosis

Symptoms

A childhood disease characterized by faulty ossification of bone is: * Polio * Asthma * Rickets * Meningitis

Rickets

A condition characterized by the softening of bone is: * Encephalomalacia * Osteomalacia * Malacia * Otitismalacia

Osteomalacia

Inflammation of a joint is called: * Lordosis * Kyphosis * Scoliosis * Arthritis

Arthritis

A deficiency in the secretion of the thyroid gland is: * Hypothyroidism * Hyperthyroidism * Addison's disease * Hypopituitarism

Hypothyroidism

Acromegaly is a disease resulting from overactivity of which of the following endocrine glands? * Thymus * Adrenal * Thyroid * Pituitary

Pituitary

A congenital deficiency in pituitary secretion may result in which of the following? * Pituitary dwarfism * Pituitary giantism * Goiter * Acromegaly

Pituitary Dwarfism

A disease resulting from adrenal gland deficiency and characterized by bronzing of the skin is known as: * Cretinism * Grave's disease * Addison's disease * Acromegaly

Addison's Disease

A disease associated with the Islets of Langerhans of the pancreas marked by an insufficient production of insulin is: * Diabetes insipidus * Diabetes mellitus * Grave's Disease * Addison's Disease

Diabetes Mellitus

A complication of diabetes mellitus is: * Arteriosclerosis * Vascular obstruction * Gangrene * All of these

All of These

A disease characterized by obesity and muscular weakness associated with abnormal function of the adrenal gland is: * Addison's disease * Waterhouse-Friderichen Syndrome * Cushing's Syndrome * Graves' Disease

Cushing's Snydrome

Which of the following are types of aneurysms? 1. Tubular and sesamoid 2. Tubular and saccular 3. Dissecting and bifurcated 4. Dissecting and fusiform

4 Only | (Dissecting and Fusiform)

A disorder of the pituitary gland characterized by intense thirst and the excretion of large amounts of urine is: * Diabetes mellitus * Diabetes insipidus * Diabetes urea * All of These

Diabetes Insipidus

Atrophy of the thyroid gland in adults may result in: * Acromegaly * Simple goiter * Myxedema * Cretinism

Myxedema

A dilated portion of an artery is referred to as a(an): * Aneurysm * Infarction * Congestion * Arteriosclerosis

Aneurysm

A malignant tumor of the skin could be which one of the following? * Rhabdomyosarcoma * Hemangioma * Liposarcoma * Epithelioma

Epithelioma

Cardiac insufficiency might be the result of which of the following: * Rheumatic fever * Calculi in the kidneys * Cystitis * Edema

Rheumatic Fever

Of the following which one would be a predisposing cause of disease? * Sex * X-rays * Cystitis * Allergens

Sex

Which of the following would NOT be a form of emboli? * Fragments of thrombi * Adhesions * Tumor cells * Bacteria

Adhesions

Polycythemia vera is an uncontrolled increase of: * Tumor cells * White blood cells * Leucocytes * Red blood cells

Red Blood Cells

Which of the following are signs of a disease process? 1. Redness and swelling 2. Pain and itching 3. Nausea and swelling 4. Altered function and heat

1 and 4 (Redness and swelling, altered function and heat)

Coryza is a condition affecting the ____ system. * Circuatory * Repiratory * Digestive * Nervous

Respiratory

A tumor-like swelling filled with blood may be called a: * Varix * Hematoma * Neoplasm * Hematemesis

Hematoma

A number of symptoms taken together which indicates the presence of a particular disease is a: * Prognosis * Syndrome * Complication * Indication

Syndrome

Which of the following is a type of pigmented tumor? * Lipoma * Chondrosarcoma * Nevus * Glioma

Nevus

What is a thrombus? * A blood clot within the heart of vessles * Clump of bacteria or tumor cells in vessels * Fat globules within vessels * Foreign objects within vessels

A Blood Clot Within the Heart or Vessels

Glomerulonephritis affects the capillaries of the: * Lungs * Brain * Kidneys * Heart

Kidneys

Diabetes mellitus is associated with the malfunction of which gland? * Pituitary * Pancreas * Parathyroid * Thyroid

Pancreas

A type of edema which affects the scrotum is: * Hydrocephalus * Anasarca * Hydrocele * Ascites

Hydrocele

Petechia are types of: * Tumors * Microorganisms * Cells * Hemorrhages

Hemorrhages

Graves disease is caused by: * Hypoadrenalism * Hyperpituitarism * Hyperthyroidism * Hyperparathyroidism

Hyperthyroidism

The name for the chronic end-stage of liver disease wherein the functional cells of the liver are replaced by a lower form of cells is: * Hepatitis * Cirrhosis * Cholangitis * Gastritis

Cirrhosis

Widespread "pin-point" hemorrhages are more commonly known as: * Purpura * Petechia * Enteritis * Bruise

Petechia

Failure to deliver oxygenated blood to the body tissues is a problem primarily affecting the: * Liver * Lungs * Heart * Stomach

Heart

Spread of tumors via the lymph or bloodstream is known as: * Invasion * Metastasis * Atelectasis * Expansion

Metastasis

The condition in which the structure and function of the body is altered as a result of injury to the tissues is called: * Disease * Diagnosis * Pathology * Etiology

Disease

A collection of pus surrounded by an inflammatory wall is a(an): * Infarct * Ulcer * Thrombus * Abscess

Abscess

All of the following are examples of the cardinal symptoms of inflammation EXCEPT: * Calor * Dolor * Algor * Rubor

Algor

Another name for pleural effusion is: * Hydropericardium * Ascites * Hydrothorax * Hydrocele

Hydrothroax

An excessive amount of blood in a body part due to decreased venous drainage is called: * Hyperemia * Passive hyperemia * Active hyperemia * Ischemia

Passive Hyperemia

A new and abnormal formation of tissue is: * Benign * Malignant * Plethora * A neoplasm

Neoplasm

A toxic condition associated with real insufficiency is: * Bright's disease * Glomerulonephritis * Uremia * Real calculi

Uremia

Which of the following conditions is caused by a deficiency of some sort? * Myxedema * Dwarfism * Rickets * All of these

All of These

Enteritis is associated with which of the following? * Small intestine * Large intestine * Rectum * Appendix

Small Intestine

The thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity of the walls of the arteries is called: * Atherosclerosis * Arteriosclerosis * Aneurysm * Phlebitis

Arteriosclerosis

A hereditary disease of exocrine glands, especially affecting the pancreas and respiratory system with occlusion, infections, and cyst formation is: * Crushing's disease * Multiple sclerosis * Parkinson's disease * Cystic fibrosis

Cystic Fibrosis

A deficiency of circulating red blood cells is called: * Leukocytosis * Erythrocytosis * Anemia * Purpura

Anemia

Marrow suppression resulting from drugs and/or chemicals, radiation, infection and metabolic disorders is: * Iron anemia * Pernicious anemia * Aplastic anemia * Sickle cell

Aplastic Anemia

Fibrosarcoma is: * Benign endothelium tissue * Malignant vascular tissue * Malignant fibrous tissue * Benign fibrous tissue

Malignant Fibrous Tissue

Melanoma is: * Benign epithelium tissue * Benign nerve tissue * Malignant muscle tissue * Malignant epithelium tissue

Malignant Epithelium Tissue

Adenocarcinoma is: * Benign glandular epithelium tissue * Malignant glandular epithelium tissue * Malignant vascular tissue * Benign nerve tissue

Malignant Glandular Epithelium Tissue

Myoma is: * Benign smooth muscle tissue * Malignant muscle tissue * Malignant striated tissue * Benign muscle tissue

Benign Muscle Tissue

Glioma is: * Benign nerve tissue * Malignant epithelium tissue * Malignant nerve tissue * Benign vascular tissue

Malignant Nerve Tissue

Hemangioma is: * Benign blood vascular tissue * Malignant blood vascular tissue * Malignant epithelium tissue * Malignant vascular tissue

Benign Blood Vascular Tissue

Angiosarcoma is: * Benign vascular tissue * Malignant blood vascular tissue * Benign blood vascular tissue * Malignant vascular tissue

Malignant Vascular Tissue

The prefix "myelo" means: * Cranium * Spinal cord * Muscle * Serum

Spinal Cord

The prefix "necro" means: * New * Nerve * Kidney * Death

Death

The prefix "osteo" means: * Bone * Spinal cord * White * Mind

Bone

The prefix "sarco" means: * Serum * Chest * Urine * Flesh

Flesh

The suffix "algia" means: * Serum * Inflammation * Pain * Study

Pain

When a thrombus is released into the blood stream, it is then known as a(an): * Thrombus * Clot * Embolism * Neoplasm

Embolism

The suffix "cele" means: * Blood disorder * Pathological disorder * Resemblance * Sac-like dilation

Sac-Like Dilation

The suffix "pathy" means: * Disease * Fear * Flesh * Producer

Disease

All of the following tumors are malignant EXCEPT: * Glioma * Lyphoma * Adenoma * Epithelioma

Adenoma

What is an infarct? * Heart attack * Stroke * Dead tissue * Decreased blood supply

Dead Tissue

An example of inflammation caused by bacteria: * Frostbite * Stroke * Dead Tissue * Infection

Infection

A type of inflammation caused by irritating gases: * Chemical * Infection * Immunologic * Physical

Chemical

The technnical term used in pathology for pain is: * Dolor * Rubor * Calor * Tumor

Dolor

The prefix "cyto" means: * Artery * Cell * Brain * White

Cell

The prefix "encephalo" means: * Artery * Below * Stomach * Brain

Brain

The prefix "neo" means: * Tumor * New * Nerve * Eye

New

Various pathological processes indicating a disturbance in cell metabolism are called: * Pathogens * Progessive tissue changes * Regressive tissue changes * Transitional tissue changes

Regressive Tissue Changes

What leads to jaundice? * Excess melanin in the blood * Excess bilirubin in the blood * Excess ethyl alcohol in the blood * Lack of red blood cells in the blood

Excess Bilirubin in the Blood

A disease which is a state of being poisoned by drug or toxic substance is: * An infectious disease * An allergic disease * A fulminating disease * An intoxicating disease

An Intoxicating Disease

A disease of unknown origin is: * Acute * Idiopathic * Sporadic * Chronic

Idiopathic

A disease which shows an alternating increase and decrease in the severity of its symptoms is: * A recurrent disease * A complicated disease * A chronic disease * An infectious disease

A Recurrent Disease

Which of the following is NOT an important argument promoting autopsies? * It advances medical knowledge * It helps to confirm the medical diagnosis * It aids in the prognosis of the disease * It is used in medico-legal cases

It Aids in the Prognosis of the Disease

Anthracosis is caused by: * Sand dust * Abestos dust * Lead dust * Coal dust

Coal Dust

A benign stalked growth commonly found on mucous membranes is: * An aneurysm * A polyp * A varix * An embolus

Polyp

The term suppuration refers to which of the following materials? * Bile * Urine * Gastric juice * Pus

Pus

Which of the following is an unlikely postmortem condition to be found in a cancer victim? * Discoloration * Tissue deformation * Hypothermia * Extravascular obstruction

Hypothermia

A closed sac or pouch with a definite wall which contains fluid, semi-fluid, or solid material is: * Cyst * Tumor * Melanoma * Abscess

Cyst

Which of the following terms represents a type of aneurysm? * Dissecting * Caseous * Infiltrative * Ischemia

Dissecting

The typical lesions of rheumatic heart disease are: * Syphilitic lesions * Hiatus bodies * Aschoff bodies * Rogers bodies

Aschoff Bodies

Appendicitis is a disease of the: * Circulatory system * Digestive system * Glandular system * Reproductive system

Digestive System

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