1. Which term means the study of disease?
a. Physiology
b. Pathology
c. Pharmacology
d. Psychology
ANS: B
“Patho” stems from Greek meaning disease; “-ology” implies “study of”.
REF: p. 2 TOP: MTBOK: section 210.4 (Pathology)
MSC: ELAP: section 13.0 (Using Anatomic and Health Care Terminology)
2. Which term means any illness that is characterized by certain signs and symptoms?
a. Disease
b. Handicap
c. Liability
d. Disorder
ANS: A
A disease features signs and symptoms in relation to abnormal function.
REF: p. 4 TOP: MTBOK: section 210.4 (Pathology)
MSC: ELAP: section 13.0 (Using Anatomic and Health Care Terminology)
3. Which term means a prediction of how a disease will progress and the chances of recovery?
a. Prognosis
b. Diagnosis
c. Palpation
d. Determination
ANS: A
A prognosis is a prediction on the course of a disease.
REF: p. 4 TOP: MTBOK: section 210.4 (Pathology)
MSC: ELAP: section 13.0 (Using Anatomic and Health Care Terminology