Pathophysiology
the study of functional or pathologic changes in the
body that result from disease processes
Pathology
the laboratory study of cell and tissue changes
associated with disease.
Steps for better health
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physically active on a regular basis, Protect yourself
and your family from the sun, Follow cancer screening
guidelines, Visit your doctor or dentist is you notice
any change in your normal state of health, and Follow
health and safety instructions at home and at work
Primary level of
prevention
Protect healthy people from developing a disease or
experiencing an injury in the first place
Secondary level of
prevention
Happens after an illness or serious risk factors have
already been diagnosed.
Tertiary level of protection
Focuses on helping people manage complicated,
long-term health problems
Biopsy Examination of living tissue
Prognosis The probability of specific outcomes
Etiology study of the cause of disease
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The science of tracking the pattern or occurrence of
disease
Latent Stage
"silent stage" No clinical signs are evident,
characterizes some diseases
Acute Stage Short-term that develops quickly with marked signs
Chronic Stage Often milder developing gradually
Morbidity The disease rates within a group
Mortality
Indicate the relative number of deaths resulting from a
particular disease
Symptoms Subjective feelings, such as pain or nausea
Precipitating Factor condition that triggers an acute episode (seizure)
Remission
mark the course or progress of a disease;
manifestations subside
Complication
new, secondary or additional problems that arise after
the original disease begin
Apoptosis Cell death
Atrophy Decrease in the size of cells
Anaplasia
cells that are undifferentiated with variable nuclear
and cell structures
What is gangrene?
An area of necrotic tissue that has been invaded by
bacteria.
Why does gangrene
smell?
May cause a buildup of gases with tissue and further
reduce blood supply
Hypertrophy Increase in the size of individual cells
Dysplasia
cells vary in size and shape, large nuclei are
frequently present
Signs & Symptoms of
dehydration
Dry mucous membranes, decreased skin turgor, Low
BP, Low pulse, fatigue, Increased HCT, decreased
mental function, confusion, and loss of consciousness
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Hyponatremia (low Na+
1345 mEq/L )
-s/s:Anorexia, nausea, cramps, fatigue, lethargy,
muscle weakness, headache, confusion, seizures,
decreased BP
Hypernatremia (high Na+
145 mEq/L )
-an excessive Na+ level in the blood & extracellular
fluids
-s/s:Thirst, tongue/mucosa are dry & sticky, weakness,
lethargy, agitation, edema, elevated BP
potassium level (K+) 3.5-5.5
Hypokalemia (low K+ 3.5
mEq/L)
Cardiac arrhythmias, cardiac arrest, anorexia, nausea,
constipation, fatigue, muscle twitch, weakness, leg
cramps, shallow respirations, paresthesias, postural
hypotension, polyuria, nocturia, Serum pH elevated
(alkalosis)
Hyperkalemia (high K+ 5
mEq/L)
Arrhythmias, cardiac arrest, nausea, diarrhea, muscle
weakness, paralysis beginning in legs, parathesias
(finger, toes, face, tongue) oliguria, Serum pH
decreased (acidosis)
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the study of functional or pathologic changes in the
Pathophysiology
body that result from disease processes
the laboratory study of cell and tissue changes
Pathology
associated with disease.
Be a nonsmoker and avoid second-hand smoke, Eat
5-10 servings of vegetables and fruit a day, Be
physically active on a regular basis, Protect yourself
Steps for better health and your family from the sun, Follow cancer screening
guidelines, Visit your doctor or dentist is you notice
any change in your normal state of health, and Follow
health and safety instructions at home and at work
Primary level of Protect healthy people from developing a disease or
prevention experiencing an injury in the first place
Secondary level of Happens after an illness or serious risk factors have
prevention already been diagnosed.
Focuses on helping people manage complicated,
Tertiary level of protection
long-term health problems
Biopsy Examination of living tissue
Prognosis The probability of specific outcomes
Etiology study of the cause of disease
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The science of tracking the pattern or occurrence of
Epidemiology
disease
"silent stage" No clinical signs are evident,
Latent Stage
characterizes some diseases
Acute Stage Short-term that develops quickly with marked signs
Chronic Stage Often milder developing gradually
Morbidity The disease rates within a group
Indicate the relative number of deaths resulting from a
Mortality
particular disease
Symptoms Subjective feelings, such as pain or nausea
Precipitating Factor condition that triggers an acute episode (seizure)
mark the course or progress of a disease;
Remission
manifestations subside
new, secondary or additional problems that arise after
Complication
the original disease begin
Apoptosis Cell death
Atrophy Decrease in the size of cells
cells that are undifferentiated with variable nuclear
Anaplasia
and cell structures
An area of necrotic tissue that has been invaded by
What is gangrene?
bacteria.
Why does gangrene May cause a buildup of gases with tissue and further
smell? reduce blood supply
Hypertrophy Increase in the size of individual cells
cells vary in size and shape, large nuclei are
Dysplasia
frequently present
Dry mucous membranes, decreased skin turgor, Low
Signs & Symptoms of
BP, Low pulse, fatigue, Increased HCT, decreased
dehydration
mental function, confusion, and loss of consciousness
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