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Ch 1: Key Terms Flashcards

Introduction to Human Diseases

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Acute

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A disease that is short term

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Auscultation

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Using a stethoscope to listen to body cavities and organs

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Diagnosis

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The identification or naming of a disease

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Etiology

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The study of cause or the cause of a disease

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Nosocomial

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A disease acquired from the hospital environment

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Pallative

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Something that is directed toward the relief of symptoms but does not cure

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Palpation

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Feeling lightly or by pressing firmly on internal organs or structures

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Pathologic

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Caused by a disease

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Symptom

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What patients report as their problem or problems

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Mortality

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The quality of being mortal or destined to die

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Chronic

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A disease the persists for a long time

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Complication

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The onset of a second disease or disorder

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Exacerbation

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Symptoms flare-up or become worse

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14
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Homeostasis

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A state of sameness

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Pathogens

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Microorganisms that cause disease

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Remission

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A time when symptoms are diminished

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Disease

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A change in structure or function

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Preventive

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Something that reduces risk

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Prognosis

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Predicted or expected outcome of the disease

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20
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What does CBC stand for?

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Complete blood count

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What does UA stand for?

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Urinalysis

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What does EKG or ECG stand for?

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Electrocardiography

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What does CXR stand for?

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Chest x-ray

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What does CAT or CT stand for?

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Computerized axial tomography

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Iatrogenic

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A problem arising due to or related to a prescribed treatment

26
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Holistic Medicine

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The concept of considering the whole person rather than just the physical thing

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Predisposing Factors

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Make a person more susceptible to disease; risk factors

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A disease that is short term

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Acute

29
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Using a stethoscope to listen to body cavities and organs

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Auscultation

30
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The identification or naming of a disease

A

Diagnosis

31
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The study of cause or the cause of a disease

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Etiology

32
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A disease acquired from the hospital environment

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Nosocomial

33
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Something that is directed toward the relief of symptoms but does not cure

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Pallative

34
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Feeling lightly or by pressing firmly on internal organs or structures

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Palpation

35
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Caused by a disease

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Pathologic

36
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What patients report as their problem or problems

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Symptom

37
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The quality of being mortal or destined to die

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Mortality

38
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A disease the persists for a long time

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Chronic

39
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The onset of a second disease or disorder

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Complication

40
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Symptoms flare-up or become worse

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Exacerbation

41
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A state of sameness

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Homeostasis

42
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Microorganisms that cause disease

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Pathogens

43
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A time when symptoms are diminished

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Remission

44
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A change in structure or function

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Disease

45
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Something that reduces risk

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Preventive

46
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Predicted or expected outcome of the disease

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Prognosis

47
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What is the abbreviation for complete blood count?

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CBC

48
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What is the abbreviation for urinalysis?

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UA

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What is the abbreviation for electrocardiography?

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EKG or ECG

50
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What is the abbreviation for chest x-ray?

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CXR

51
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What is the abbreviation for computerized axial tomography?

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CAT or CT

52
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A problem arising due to or related to a prescribed treatment

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Iatrogenic

53
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The concept of considering the whole person rather than just the physical thing

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Holistic Medicine

54
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Make a person more susceptible to disease; risk factors

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Predisposing Factors

Human Disease for Healtlh Professions (13 decks)

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