Disease Processes Flashcards
1
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Acute Diseases
A
Are sudden onset and a short recovery time. eg: Influenza is an acute disease
2
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Chronic Diseases
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Usually last longer than 6 months, and recovery most likely requires ongoing medication and treatment. eg: coronary artery disease is chronic.
3
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Degenerative Diseases
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Occur when the aging process causes tissues in the body to wear down. eg: arthritis
4
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What is Osteoarthritis
A
most common form of joint disorder.
5
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Infections occur…
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when a pathogen enters the body, grows and multiplies
6
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what is COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
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when airflow to the lungs is progressively obstructed. (smoking and air pollution are main causes)
7
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what is Coronary artery disease (CAD)
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narrowing of coronary arteries due to plaque build up.
