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Pathophysiology is defined as not
What is the
only the cellular and organ changes
definition of
that occur with disease, but also the
"pathophysiolog
effects that these changes have on
y"?
total body function.
, Etiologic factors are the causes of a
disease.
1. Physical forces: trauma, burns, etc
2. Chemical agents: poisons, alcohol
3. Biological agents: bacteria, viruses
Name the 5 4. Genetic predisposition: inherent
etiologic factors genes from both parents but you
and give an don't necessarily develop the
example if listed. disease but are predispositioned to it
5. Nutritional excess or deficiencies:
Iodine deficiency can lead to
hypothyroidism. Nutritional excess in
carbohydrates can lead to irritable
bowel syndrome.
What are the 2 Congenital: present at birth
types of risk Acquired: occur after birth
factors?
What is the Morphology is defined as the
difference fundamental structure or form of
between cells or tissues. Histology is the study
morphology and of the cells and extracellular matrix
histology? of body tissues.
, Describe the These both relate to manifestations
difference of a disease. Signs is an objective
between signs manifestation while symptoms are a
and symptoms subjective complaint. Signs are
and give an apparent to the physician, symptoms
example of each. are apparent to the patient.
What are 3 Patient history, diagnostic testing,
important and a physical examination.
processes when
coming to a
diagnosis?
Validity: how a tool measures what it
is intended to measure i.e. the
correct tool to do the job, such as
using a blood pressure cuff to
measure blood pressure
Explain validity,
Reliability: likelihood of yielding the
reliability,
same result of a test, usually
sensitivity, and
dependent on someone's experience
specificity.
and skill level
Sensitivity: proportion of people with
a disease who test positive
Specificity: people without the
disease who test negative for it
Pathophysiology Exam | Complete
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Terms in this set (102)
Pathophysiology is defined as not
What is the
only the cellular and organ changes
definition of
that occur with disease, but also the
"pathophysiolog
effects that these changes have on
y"?
total body function.
, Etiologic factors are the causes of a
disease.
1. Physical forces: trauma, burns, etc
2. Chemical agents: poisons, alcohol
3. Biological agents: bacteria, viruses
Name the 5 4. Genetic predisposition: inherent
etiologic factors genes from both parents but you
and give an don't necessarily develop the
example if listed. disease but are predispositioned to it
5. Nutritional excess or deficiencies:
Iodine deficiency can lead to
hypothyroidism. Nutritional excess in
carbohydrates can lead to irritable
bowel syndrome.
What are the 2 Congenital: present at birth
types of risk Acquired: occur after birth
factors?
What is the Morphology is defined as the
difference fundamental structure or form of
between cells or tissues. Histology is the study
morphology and of the cells and extracellular matrix
histology? of body tissues.
, Describe the These both relate to manifestations
difference of a disease. Signs is an objective
between signs manifestation while symptoms are a
and symptoms subjective complaint. Signs are
and give an apparent to the physician, symptoms
example of each. are apparent to the patient.
What are 3 Patient history, diagnostic testing,
important and a physical examination.
processes when
coming to a
diagnosis?
Validity: how a tool measures what it
is intended to measure i.e. the
correct tool to do the job, such as
using a blood pressure cuff to
measure blood pressure
Explain validity,
Reliability: likelihood of yielding the
reliability,
same result of a test, usually
sensitivity, and
dependent on someone's experience
specificity.
and skill level
Sensitivity: proportion of people with
a disease who test positive
Specificity: people without the
disease who test negative for it
