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homeostasis correct answers When all cells, tissues, organs and systems work together to
successfully maintain equilibrium.
disease correct answers Any state of disequilibrium; a change in function or structure that is
considered abnormal
pathobiology correct answers Study of disease in general
pathologist correct answers A physician who studies and interprets the changes caused by
disease
prognosis correct answers predicted course and outcome of the disease. state the chances for
complete recover. predict the permanent loss of function. probability of survival.
signs correct answers Objective evidence of disease observed on physical examination, such as
abnormal pulse, or respiratory rate, fever, sweating and pallor. (MEASURABLE/objective by
other people)
symptoms correct answers Subjective indications of disease reported by the patient, such as pain,
dizziness, and itching. (patient has to describe what is going on)
syndrome correct answers When certain sets of signs and symptoms occur concurrently and
suggest the presence of disease. (Irritable bowel syndrome, a lot of measurable signs and
symptoms)
what disease is named a syndrome but very well understood? correct answers down syndrome
disorder correct answers A functional abnormality not necessarily linked to a specific cause or
physical abnormality.
diagnosis correct answers Process of identifying a disease, syndrome or disorder
clinical history correct answers 1. history of current illnesses
2. patients medical history
3. family history
4. social history
5. review of symptoms/signs
History of Current illness correct answers severity, time of onset, and character of patients
symptoms
patients medical history correct answers details of general health and previous illnesses that may
shed light on current problems
, family history correct answers health of patient's parents and family members; diseases that run
in families
social history correct answers patient's occupation, lifestyle behaviors (habits, alcohol and
tobacco consumption, etc), general health, current problems
review of symptoms/signs correct answers eliciting additional information about symptoms other
than those disclosed in history of present illness (ex: not sleeping well at night.)
Physical Examination correct answers 1.Systematic examination of patient, with emphasis on
parts of body affected by illness
2.Abnormalities noted correlated with clinical history
differential diagnosis correct answers systematic process of elimination. 1.Consideration of
various diseases or conditions that may also explain patients symptoms and signs
a.Ex: shortness of breath could be heart problem, not just lung problem
2.Diagnostic possibilities narrowed by selected laboratory tests or other diagnostic procedures
3.Opinion of medical consultant/specialist may be sought
Etiology correct answers cause of disease
pathogenesis correct answers source or cause of disease, together with its development
idiopathic correct answers the term used to describe diseases of unknown etiology (causes)
(cancer)
lesion correct answers usually at the root of most causes of disease; could be a damage gene or
enzyme, or abnormal cells, tissues or organs
major causes of disease? correct answers 1. inflammatory/autoimmune
2. infection
3. neoplastic (cancers)
4. hereditary
5. congenital
6. traumatic
7. degenerative
8. nutritional
9. stress
Risk factor correct answers anything that predisposes an individual to the development of a
disease. (not equivalent to a cause)
type of risk factors correct answers i.Environmental: working in a coal mine,
ii.Chemical
iii.Physiological
iv.Psychological
homeostasis correct answers When all cells, tissues, organs and systems work together to
successfully maintain equilibrium.
disease correct answers Any state of disequilibrium; a change in function or structure that is
considered abnormal
pathobiology correct answers Study of disease in general
pathologist correct answers A physician who studies and interprets the changes caused by
disease
prognosis correct answers predicted course and outcome of the disease. state the chances for
complete recover. predict the permanent loss of function. probability of survival.
signs correct answers Objective evidence of disease observed on physical examination, such as
abnormal pulse, or respiratory rate, fever, sweating and pallor. (MEASURABLE/objective by
other people)
symptoms correct answers Subjective indications of disease reported by the patient, such as pain,
dizziness, and itching. (patient has to describe what is going on)
syndrome correct answers When certain sets of signs and symptoms occur concurrently and
suggest the presence of disease. (Irritable bowel syndrome, a lot of measurable signs and
symptoms)
what disease is named a syndrome but very well understood? correct answers down syndrome
disorder correct answers A functional abnormality not necessarily linked to a specific cause or
physical abnormality.
diagnosis correct answers Process of identifying a disease, syndrome or disorder
clinical history correct answers 1. history of current illnesses
2. patients medical history
3. family history
4. social history
5. review of symptoms/signs
History of Current illness correct answers severity, time of onset, and character of patients
symptoms
patients medical history correct answers details of general health and previous illnesses that may
shed light on current problems
, family history correct answers health of patient's parents and family members; diseases that run
in families
social history correct answers patient's occupation, lifestyle behaviors (habits, alcohol and
tobacco consumption, etc), general health, current problems
review of symptoms/signs correct answers eliciting additional information about symptoms other
than those disclosed in history of present illness (ex: not sleeping well at night.)
Physical Examination correct answers 1.Systematic examination of patient, with emphasis on
parts of body affected by illness
2.Abnormalities noted correlated with clinical history
differential diagnosis correct answers systematic process of elimination. 1.Consideration of
various diseases or conditions that may also explain patients symptoms and signs
a.Ex: shortness of breath could be heart problem, not just lung problem
2.Diagnostic possibilities narrowed by selected laboratory tests or other diagnostic procedures
3.Opinion of medical consultant/specialist may be sought
Etiology correct answers cause of disease
pathogenesis correct answers source or cause of disease, together with its development
idiopathic correct answers the term used to describe diseases of unknown etiology (causes)
(cancer)
lesion correct answers usually at the root of most causes of disease; could be a damage gene or
enzyme, or abnormal cells, tissues or organs
major causes of disease? correct answers 1. inflammatory/autoimmune
2. infection
3. neoplastic (cancers)
4. hereditary
5. congenital
6. traumatic
7. degenerative
8. nutritional
9. stress
Risk factor correct answers anything that predisposes an individual to the development of a
disease. (not equivalent to a cause)
type of risk factors correct answers i.Environmental: working in a coal mine,
ii.Chemical
iii.Physiological
iv.Psychological
