Applied Pathophysiology Exam 1

What is the difference between pathophysiology and pathology? - CORRECT ANSWER -Pathophysiology: the study of the functional bodily changes that occur as a result of an injury, disorder, or disease (the mechanisms of disease) Pathology: the study of changes in cells and tissues as a result of injury or disease (studying a disease) What is a syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWER -a specific condition with a recognizable, predictable pattern Define pathogenesis. - CORRECT ANSWER -the disease beginning; when the disease process begins until symptom onset (chemically, genetically, any mechanisms up until when the disease is recognized) Think: Pathogenesis and disease Process begin with a "P" What does nosocomial mean? iatrogenic? - CORRECT ANSWER -hospital acquired infection (contracting COVID in the hospital); infection as a result of treatment (e.g. urinary catheter infection) what is the time when a disease is active and flaring? - CORRECT ANSWER -exacerbation what is a prodrome? - CORRECT ANSWER -the period in the lifespan of an infectious disease where it's unclear what the disease is, given the symptoms (patient presents symptoms of achiness and lethargy; nonspecific) What is etiology? What is it termed when the cause of disease is unknown? - CORRECT ANSWER -the precise cause of disease; idiopathic What is the difference between risk factors and precipitating factors? - CORRECT ANSWER -Risk factors: vulnerabilities (elevated BP increasing risk for heart attack)