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Pathophysiology the study of functional or pathologic changes in the
body that result from disease processes
Pathology the laboratory study of cell and tissue changes
associated with disease.
Steps for better health Be a nonsmoker and avoid second-hand smoke, Eat
5-10 servings of vegetables and fruit a day, Be
physically active on a regular basis, Protect yourself
and your family from the sun, Follow cancer screening
guidelines, Visit your doctor or dentist is you notice
any change in your normal state of health, and Follow
health and safety instructions at home and at work
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Primary level of prevention Protect healthy people from developing a disease or
experiencing an injury in the first place
Secondary level of prevention Happens after an illness or serious risk factors have
already been diagnosed.
Tertiary level of protection Focuses on helping people manage complicated,
long-term health problems
Biopsy Examination of living tissue
Prognosis The probability of specific outcomes
Etiology study of the cause of disease
Epidemiology The science of tracking the pattern or occurrence of
disease
Latent Stage "silent stage" No clinical signs are evident,
characterizes some diseases
Acute Stage Short-term that develops quickly with marked signs
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Chronic Stage Often milder developing gradually
Morbidity The disease rates within a group
Mortality Indicate the relative number of deaths resulting from a
particular disease
Symptoms Subjective feelings, such as pain or nausea
Precipitating Factor condition that triggers an acute episode (seizure)
Remission mark the course or progress of a disease;
manifestations subside
Complication new, secondary or additional problems that arise after
the original disease begin
Apoptosis Cell death
Atrophy Decrease in the size of cells
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Anaplasia cells that are undifferentiated with variable nuclear
and cell structures
What is gangrene? An area of necrotic tissue that has been invaded by
bacteria.
Why does gangrene smell? May cause a buildup of gases with tissue and further
reduce blood supply
Hypertrophy Increase in the size of individual cells
Dysplasia cells vary in size and shape, large nuclei are
frequently present
Signs & Symptoms of dehydration Dry mucous membranes, decreased skin turgor, Low
BP, Low pulse, fatigue, Increased HCT, decreased
mental function, confusion, and loss of consciousness
Serum Sodium Level: 135-145 mEq/L
Hyponatremia (low Na+ <1345 mEq/L ) -s/s:Anorexia, nausea, cramps, fatigue, lethargy,
muscle weakness, headache, confusion, seizures,
decreased BP
Hypernatremia (high Na+ >145 mEq/L ) -an excessive Na+ level in the blood & extracellular
fluids
-s/s:Thirst, tongue/mucosa are dry & sticky, weakness,
lethargy, agitation, edema, elevated BP
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Terms in this set (331)
Pathophysiology the study of functional or pathologic changes in the
body that result from disease processes
Pathology the laboratory study of cell and tissue changes
associated with disease.
Steps for better health Be a nonsmoker and avoid second-hand smoke, Eat
5-10 servings of vegetables and fruit a day, Be
physically active on a regular basis, Protect yourself
and your family from the sun, Follow cancer screening
guidelines, Visit your doctor or dentist is you notice
any change in your normal state of health, and Follow
health and safety instructions at home and at work
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Primary level of prevention Protect healthy people from developing a disease or
experiencing an injury in the first place
Secondary level of prevention Happens after an illness or serious risk factors have
already been diagnosed.
Tertiary level of protection Focuses on helping people manage complicated,
long-term health problems
Biopsy Examination of living tissue
Prognosis The probability of specific outcomes
Etiology study of the cause of disease
Epidemiology The science of tracking the pattern or occurrence of
disease
Latent Stage "silent stage" No clinical signs are evident,
characterizes some diseases
Acute Stage Short-term that develops quickly with marked signs
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Chronic Stage Often milder developing gradually
Morbidity The disease rates within a group
Mortality Indicate the relative number of deaths resulting from a
particular disease
Symptoms Subjective feelings, such as pain or nausea
Precipitating Factor condition that triggers an acute episode (seizure)
Remission mark the course or progress of a disease;
manifestations subside
Complication new, secondary or additional problems that arise after
the original disease begin
Apoptosis Cell death
Atrophy Decrease in the size of cells
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Anaplasia cells that are undifferentiated with variable nuclear
and cell structures
What is gangrene? An area of necrotic tissue that has been invaded by
bacteria.
Why does gangrene smell? May cause a buildup of gases with tissue and further
reduce blood supply
Hypertrophy Increase in the size of individual cells
Dysplasia cells vary in size and shape, large nuclei are
frequently present
Signs & Symptoms of dehydration Dry mucous membranes, decreased skin turgor, Low
BP, Low pulse, fatigue, Increased HCT, decreased
mental function, confusion, and loss of consciousness
Serum Sodium Level: 135-145 mEq/L
Hyponatremia (low Na+ <1345 mEq/L ) -s/s:Anorexia, nausea, cramps, fatigue, lethargy,
muscle weakness, headache, confusion, seizures,
decreased BP
Hypernatremia (high Na+ >145 mEq/L ) -an excessive Na+ level in the blood & extracellular
fluids
-s/s:Thirst, tongue/mucosa are dry & sticky, weakness,
lethargy, agitation, edema, elevated BP
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