1: Pathophysiology Basics + Medical History

Question 1

Health

Answer 1

complete state of physical/biological, mental & social well being

Question 2

Disease

Answer 2

deviation from normal state of homeostasis

Question 3

Manifestation of disease

Answer 3

signs and symptoms

Question 4

Pathophysiology

Answer 4

study of functional changes in body as result of disease processes

Question 5

Pathology

Answer 5

study of cause & effect of disease using laboratory study of cell&tissue changes
- for diagnosis of disease

Question 6

How does pathophysiology include aspects of pathology

Answer 6

pathophys emphasizes HOW disease is developing

Question 7

What are the 4 subspecialties of pathophysiology?

Answer 7

i) Experimental: investigates processes (think molecular genetics, tumors, cancer research etc.. )
ii) Anatomical: mordbid tissues -> biopsy (taken from living)
iii) Clinical: investigates and analyzes data(ie.: lab work)
iv) Forensic: investigates criminal or sudden/unexpected deaths

Question 8

What are some things medical history lets us look at?

Answer 8

helps understand pathophysiology of current condition
looks at:
current/prior illness
allergies
hospitalizations
therapy or drugs
*establish overal pic of health situation/stay

Question 9

3 major parts of health history

Answer 9

1. Patient complaint: why here?
2. Health Care Provider Assessment: vital, questions
3. Ongoing updated info: record of change/stay, lab work done afterwards etc..

Question 10

Gross level

Answer 10

changes at organ or system level

*microscopic level impacts gross level

Question 11

Microscopic level

Answer 11

changes at cellular level

Question 12

Biopsy

Answer 12

excision of small amounts of LIVING tissue

- mirco change

Question 13

Autopsy

Answer 13

examination of body and organs AFTER death