PHARMACOLOGY FOR NURSES A
PATHOPHYSIOLOGICAL APPROACH 6TH
EDITION ADAMS REVIEW QUESTION SET
WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
◉ Prognosis
Answer: Predicted or expected outcome of a disease.
◉ Acute Disease
Answer: Sudden onset, short term illness that develops quickly;
example: Flu.
◉ Chronic Disease
Answer: Insidious, long term illness that develops gradually and
causes more damage; example: Diabetes.
◉ Exacerbation
Answer: A secondary disease or condition aggravating an already
existing one.
◉ Sequelae
Answer: A condition which is the consequence of a previous
disease or injury (after primary healed).
PATHOPHYSIOLOGICAL APPROACH 6TH
EDITION ADAMS REVIEW QUESTION SET
WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
◉ Prognosis
Answer: Predicted or expected outcome of a disease.
◉ Acute Disease
Answer: Sudden onset, short term illness that develops quickly;
example: Flu.
◉ Chronic Disease
Answer: Insidious, long term illness that develops gradually and
causes more damage; example: Diabetes.
◉ Exacerbation
Answer: A secondary disease or condition aggravating an already
existing one.
◉ Sequelae
Answer: A condition which is the consequence of a previous
disease or injury (after primary healed).
