NR283: PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FINAL STUDY
GUIDE EXAM WITH ACTUAL CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED DETAILED
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Pathophysiology
The study of functional (physiological) changes in the body resulting from disease
processes.
Health
State of physical, mental, and social well-being.
Disease
Deviation from homeostasis; loss of normal structure or function.
Homeostasis
Maintenance of a stable internal environment (e.g., temp, pH, BP, glucose).
Primary prevention
Prevent onset (vaccines, lifestyle changes).
Secondary prevention
Early detection (screenings, BP checks).
Tertiary prevention
Reduce complications (rehab, meds for chronic disease).
Etiology
Cause (genetic, infection, trauma, immunologic dysfunction, etc.).
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,Idiopathic
Unknown cause.
Iatrogenic
Caused by treatment/procedure.
Predisposing factors
Age, gender, lifestyle, genetics, environment.
Acute disease
Sudden, severe, short-term (appendicitis).
Chronic disease
Gradual, long-term (COPD, HTN).
Subclinical
No obvious symptoms, but changes occur (renal failure).
Latent period
Silent stage (HIV latency).
Prodromal period
Early nonspecific symptoms (fatigue, malaise).
Signs
Objective (fever, rash).
Symptoms
Subjective (pain, nausea).
Remission
Manifestations subside.
Exacerbation
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, Flare-up.
Complications
Secondary issues (pneumonia after flu).
Prognosis
Likelihood of recovery.
Incidence
New cases.
Prevalence
Total cases (old + new).
Morbidity
Disease rate.
Mortality
Death rate.
Epidemic
Higher than normal cases in one region.
Pandemic
Worldwide spread.
Atrophy
Decreased size (muscle wasting from immobility).
Hypertrophy
Increased size (LV thickening in HTN).
Hyperplasia
Increased number (endometrial thickening).
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GUIDE EXAM WITH ACTUAL CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED DETAILED
ANSWERS| CURRENTLY TESTING VERSION |
ALREADY GRADED A+|NEWEST|EXPERT
VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED PASS
Pathophysiology
The study of functional (physiological) changes in the body resulting from disease
processes.
Health
State of physical, mental, and social well-being.
Disease
Deviation from homeostasis; loss of normal structure or function.
Homeostasis
Maintenance of a stable internal environment (e.g., temp, pH, BP, glucose).
Primary prevention
Prevent onset (vaccines, lifestyle changes).
Secondary prevention
Early detection (screenings, BP checks).
Tertiary prevention
Reduce complications (rehab, meds for chronic disease).
Etiology
Cause (genetic, infection, trauma, immunologic dysfunction, etc.).
1|Page
,Idiopathic
Unknown cause.
Iatrogenic
Caused by treatment/procedure.
Predisposing factors
Age, gender, lifestyle, genetics, environment.
Acute disease
Sudden, severe, short-term (appendicitis).
Chronic disease
Gradual, long-term (COPD, HTN).
Subclinical
No obvious symptoms, but changes occur (renal failure).
Latent period
Silent stage (HIV latency).
Prodromal period
Early nonspecific symptoms (fatigue, malaise).
Signs
Objective (fever, rash).
Symptoms
Subjective (pain, nausea).
Remission
Manifestations subside.
Exacerbation
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, Flare-up.
Complications
Secondary issues (pneumonia after flu).
Prognosis
Likelihood of recovery.
Incidence
New cases.
Prevalence
Total cases (old + new).
Morbidity
Disease rate.
Mortality
Death rate.
Epidemic
Higher than normal cases in one region.
Pandemic
Worldwide spread.
Atrophy
Decreased size (muscle wasting from immobility).
Hypertrophy
Increased size (LV thickening in HTN).
Hyperplasia
Increased number (endometrial thickening).
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