(1)
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, WI, USA
(2)
University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, LaCrosse, WI, USA
Keywords
Benign prostatic hypertrophyDiabetesDysplasiaHepatitisHyperthyrodismHypertrophyHypothyrodismInflammationJaundiceMultiple sclerosisOsteoporosisQuestions
1.
A change in the size, shape, and organization of a cell is defined as:
A.
Hypertrophy
B.
Hyperplasia
C.
Metaplasia
D.
Dysplasia
2.
Neoplasia is:
A.
Increase in size of cell
B.
Abnormal, rapid growth of benign or malignant cells
C.
Decrease in size and function of a cell
D.
Change in number of cells in a tissue
3.
Which is not a sign of inflammation ?
A.
Coolness of tissue
B.
Edema
C.
Pain
D.
Loss of function
4.
Swelling in tissue caused by excessive extravascular fluid is termed:
A.
Sepsis
B.
Edema
C.
Hematoma
D.
Extravasation
5.
A blood clot passing through a vessel with the ability to obstruct the lumen of a vessel is termed:
A.
Thrombus
B.
Embolism
C.
Infarction
D.
All of the above are correct
6.
Thrombocytopenia characterizes a decreased number of:
A.
Platelets
B.
Formed elements of blood (RBCs, WBCs, and platelets)
C.
White blood cells
D.
Red blood cells
7.
Which is not a risk factor for hypertension ?
A.
Older age
B.
Smoking
C.
High-fiber diet
D.
Family history
8.
An epidural hematoma is when there is a hematoma between:
A.
Skull and dura mater
B.
Dura mater and arachnoid mater
C.
Arachnoid mater and pia mater
D.
Pia mater and brain
9.
What disease of the central nervous system is characterized by progressive demyelinization of neurons, with plaque formation around the nerves?
A.
Multiple sclerosis
B.
Alzheimer’s disease
C.
Schizophrenia
D.
Meningitis
10.
A cataract of the eye is:
A.
Increased pressure within the eye
B.
Clouding of the lens of the eye
C.
Central impairment of the vision field
D.
Inflammation of the conjunctiva
11.
The eye disorder that involves increased pressure within the eye is called
A.
Cataract
B.
Glauco ma
C.
Macular degeneration
D.
Retinal detachment
12.
What is the medical term used for a middle-ear infection ?
A.
Presbycu sis
B.
Otitis media
C.
Acoustic otitis
D.
Presbyotitis
13.
Which of the following is not a sign or symptom of hyperthyroidism ?
A.
Increased metabolism
B.
Exopthalmus
C.
Decreased blood pressure
D.
Anxiety
14.
Which of the following is true regarding hypothyroidism ?
A.
Patients present with weight gain
B.
More common in men
C.
Treated with radioactive iodine
D.
Caused by overabundance of thyroid hormones
15.
What term is used to describe enlargement of male breasts due to proliferation of glandular tissue?
A.
Fibrocystic breasts
B.
Fibroadenoma
C.
Gynecomastia
D.
Breast cancer
16.
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The most common benign breast tumor is:
A.
Fibrocystic breasts
B.
DCIS
C.
Fibroadenoma
D.
Gynecomastia
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