1.1 Introduction to pathophysiology and pharmacology Flashcards
a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being based on the absence of disease and illness
health
an experience of unhealth, often accompanied by disease.
-May occur where no disease is found
illness
incorrectly functioning organ, part, structure, or system of the body in an organism
disease
acute or chronic illness that causes physiological dysfunction
disease
cause of disease (includes risk factor)
etiology
how the disease process evolves
pathogenesis
gross anatomic, microscopic changes
morphology/histology
signs and symptoms
manifestations
history, physical exam, diagnostic tests
diagnosis
evolution of the disease
clinical course
process of empowering people to increase control over their health and its determinants
health promotion
remove risk factors (no disease) ex: immunization
primary prevention
early detection/treatment (asymptomatic disease) ex:pap smears (screenings)
secondary prevention
treatment of disease (clinical course) ex: antibiotics
tertiary prevention
the study of disease occurrence
epidemiology
number of new cases arising in a population during a specific time
incidence
existing disease in a population at a given point in time
prevalence
effects an illness has on a person’s life
morbidity
causes of death in a given population
mortality
probable outcome and prospect of recovery
prognosis
the study of biological effects of chemicals
pharmacology
inorganic compounds: plants, animals products
natural sources of drugs