Disease Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Diagnosis
A
Identifying an illness based on symptoms a patient has
2
Q
Prognosis
A
Expected impact on life
3
Q
Treatment
A
Can reduce symptoms or help delay progression of a disease
4
Q
Cure
A
Post medical care, the patient no longer has the disease
5
Q
Acute
A
Short term illness or symptom(s) that has a sudden onset
6
Q
Chronic
A
Long term illness with symptoms that last for months or more
