Chapter 1

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Your patient's red blood cell is slightly elevated today. This might be explained by (Select all that apply.) A. gender difference. B. situational factors. C. normal variation. D. cultural variation. E. illness.

A, B , C, E

C.Q. was recently exposed to group A hemolytic Streptococcus and subsequently developed a pharyngeal infection. His clinic examination reveals an oral temperature of 102.3° F, skin rash, dysphagia, and reddened throat mucosa with multiple pustules. He complains of sore throat, malaise, and joint stiffness. A throat culture is positive for Streptococcus, and antibiotics have been prescribed. The etiology of C.Q.'s disease is

a streptococcal infection

A disease that is native to a particular region is called

endemic

A 17-year-old college-bound student receives a vaccine against an organism that causes meningitis. This is an example of

primary prevention

A patient with high blood pressure who is otherwise healthy is counseled to restrict sodium intake. This is an example of

secondary prevention

An obese but otherwise healthy teen is given a prescription for a low-calorie diet and exercise program. This is an example of

secondary prevention

Socioeconomic factors influence disease development due to (Select all that apply.) A. genetics. B. environmental toxins. C. overcrowding. D. nutrition. E. hygiene.

B, C, D, E

In general, with aging, organ size and function

decrease

A patient has been exposed to meningococcal meningitis, but is not yet demonstrating signs of this disease. This stage of illness is called the _____ stage.

latent

The stage during which the patient functions normally, although the disease processes are well established, is referred to as

subclinical

After suffering a heart attack, a middle-aged man is counseled to take a cholesterol-lowering medication. This is an example of

tertiary prevention


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