Applied Pathophysiology Chapter 1 Questions And 100% Verified Answers

acuteANSWERS-New, usually of rapid onset and of concern, opposite of chronic asymptomaticANSWERS-showing no symptoms of disease chronicANSWERS-Long-standing, constant. Opposite of acute clinical manifestationsANSWERS-the presenting signs and symptoms of the disease complicationsANSWERS-New secondary or additional problems conceptANSWERS-a general idea that can be applied to similar situations diagnosisANSWERS-the process of discovering exactly what is wrong with someone or something, by examining them closely diseaseANSWERS-the functional impairment of cells, tissues, organs, or organ systems. endemicANSWERS-When the incidence and prevalence of a disease are predictable and stable epidemicANSWERS-A dramatic increase in disease incidence in a population and represents a rate considerably above the endemic rate. epidemiologyANSWERS-the study of disease in populations etiologyANSWERS-precise cause of disease exacerbationANSWERS-the flaring of symptoms functionANSWERS-how these component parts (body structures) operate together healthANSWERS-the perceived wholeness of body, mind, and spirit homeostasisANSWERS-dynamic balance in the body marked by the appropriate and effective response to stimuli, thereby keeping the body in a steady state. iatrogenicANSWERS-diseases that are the inadvertent result of medical treatment idiopathicANSWERS-When there is no known etiology, the disease is termed ___________? illnessANSWERS-a state that results in suffering or distress incidenceANSWERS-the rate of occurrence of a disease at any given time insidiousANSWERS-gradual in onset localANSWERS-manifestations that are found directly at the site of disease and are confined to that specific area. morbidityANSWERS-a negative outcome with disease complications that impact the quality of life mortalityANSWERS-death multifactorialANSWERS-having more than one genetic and/or environmental causing events nosocomialANSWERS-the result of exposure to infection in the health care environment.