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NR283 / NR 283 Final Exam V3 (Latest Update NR283 / NR 283 Final Exam V3 (Latest Update
) Pathophysiology | OVER 400 ) Pathophysiology | OVER 400
Questions and Verified Answers | 100 out of 100 | Questions and Verified Answers | 100 out of 100 |
Grade A - Chamberlain Grade A - Chamberlain

Make sure to do physical activity on a regular basis


What is homeostasis?
The maintenance of relatively stable internal environment regardless of external What is the 4th step to health (from the 7 steps to health)?
changes
Protect yourself from the sun




What is disease?
What is the 5th step to health (from the 7 steps to health)?
Deviation from the normal state of homeostasis
Follow cancer screening guidelines




What is the 1st step to health (from the 7 steps to health)?
What is the 6th step to health (from the 7 steps to health)?
Be a nonsmoker
Visit the doctor/dentist if any changes occur




What is the 2nd step to health (from the 7 steps to health)?
What is the 7th step to health (from the 7 steps to health)?
Eat 5-10 servings of vegetables and fruits a day; eat a high fiber and low fat diet
Follow health and safety guidelines at home and at work when using, storing, and
and limit alcohol intake
disposing of hazardous materials




What is the 3rd step to health (from the 7 steps to health)?
Pathogenesis

, NR283 / NR 283 Final Exam V3 (Latest Update NR283 / NR 283 Final Exam V3 (Latest Update
) Pathophysiology | OVER 400 ) Pathophysiology | OVER 400
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Development of disease


Latent stage
Onset of disease No symptoms or clinical signs evident
Sudden/acute Incubation period
Insidious: gradual, vague or mild signs


Prodromal stage
Acute disease Early development of the disease
Short term, develops rapidly Signs are non specific or absent
High fever, severe pain, etc


Manifestations
Chronic disease Clinical evidence with signs and symptoms
Develops gradually -Local: at site of the problems (redness/swelling)
Milder symptoms, often intermitted with acute episodes -Systemic: general indicators of illness (fever)




Subclinical stage Signs
Pathologic changes, no obvious manifestations Objective indicators of disease

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Precipitating factors
Condition that triggers and acute episode
Symptoms
Subjective feelings
Complications
New secondary or additional problems
Lesions
Specific local change in the tissues
Therapy
Measures to promote recovery/slow progress
Diagnostic tests
Various laboratory tests that are appropriate to manifestations & medical history
Sequelae
Potential unwanted outcomes
Remission and exacerbations
Mark the course/progress of disease
-Remission: period in which manifestations subside Convalescence or rehabilitation
-Exacerbation: a worsening of severity Period of recovery and return healthy state

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) Pathophysiology | OVER 400 ) Pathophysiology | OVER 400
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What is prophylaxis?
A measure designed to preserve health (as an individual or society) and prevent the Atrophy
spread of disease
Decrease in the size of cells, results in reduced tissue mass




What is an example of prophylaxis?
What is an example of atrophy?
Prophylactic treatment for myocardial infarction for high-risk patients is baby
A decrease in the size of a leg after being in a cast for 6 weeks, the changes in the
aspirin daily
lower extremities of someone that is paralyzed




What is prognosis?
What is hypertrophy?
The probability or likelihood for recovery or other outcomes
Increase in cell size, results in enlarged tissue mass




What is morbidity?
What is an example of hypertrophy?
Disease rates within a group
A dramatic increase in muscle mass of an Olympic weight lifter




What is mortality?
What is hyperplasia?
Relative number of deaths resulting from the disease
Increase in number of cells, results in enlarged tissue mass

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