Pathophysiology Weeks 1, 2, and 3, Latest Review 2023 Practice Questions and Answers, 100% Correct with Explanations, Highly Recommended, Download to Score A+

Pathophysiology Weeks 1, 2, and 3, Latest Review 2023 Practice Questions and Answers, 100% Correct with Explanations, Highly Recommended, Download to Score A+ Pathophysiology Weeks 1, 2, and 3 Chapter 1 I. Health- physical, mental, social well being II. Diseases- Deviation from normal homeostasis a. “Normal”- within a range b. Adjustments- age, gender, genetics, environment, activity level III. Signs- Objective indicators IV. Symptoms- Subjective V. What keeps us healthy? a. Be a nonsmoker (avoid secondhand smoke) b. Nutrition- eat 5-10 servings of fruits and veggies, high fiber, low fat, limit alcohol c. Physical activity on a regular basis d. Sun protection e. Cancer screening f. Doctor visits regularly g. Follow health and safety guidelines VI. Disease Prevention & Primary focus on health care a. Maintain routine vaccinations b. Screening programs c. Community programs d. Regular doctor visits VII. Medical History a. Current and prior illnesses (past medical (PM) & past surgical (PS) history) b. Allergies? c. Hospitalizations d. Treatment e. Specific difficulties f. Any type of therapy or drugs (including herbal treatments) VIII. Terminology a. Gross Level- Organ level b. Microscopic level- cellular level (metabolism) c. Biopsy- exclusion of small amounts of living tissue d. Autopsy- Examination of the body and organs after death e. Diagnosis- Identification of a specific disease f. Cause- Causative factors in a particular disease g. Predisposing factors- Tendencies to promote development of a disease in an individual h. Pathogenesis- Development of the disease i. Acute disease- Develops quickly, marked signs, short term j. Chronic disease- milder, develops gradually, persists for a long time k. Subclinical state- pathological changes in no obvious manifestation l. Latent state- No symptoms or clinical signs IX. Steps