NUR2063 Exam 1 study guide.docx

NUR2063 Exam 1 study Topics included with Pathophysiology (eg: etiology, pathogenesis etc.) - Pathology- Study and diagnosis of disease through examination of organs, tissues, cells and, bodily fluids Physiology- study of the mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions of living organisms Pathophysiology- the study of abnormalities in physiologic functioning of living beings based on common or “classic” presentation of disease in the physiologic functioning of human beings. Etiology -Study of causes or reasons for phenomena. Identifies casual factors that, acting concert, provoke a particular disease or injury. Pathogenesis- development of evolution of disease, from initial stimulus to ultimate expression of manifestations of disease. Classifications of Etiology Idiopathic: Cause is unknown. Iatrogenic: Cause results from unintended or unwanted medical treatment.