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Framework for Pathophysiology Flashcards

1
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What are the 4 aspects of a disease process

A

“EP MC”

1) etiology
2) pathogenesis
3) morphologic changes
4) clinical significance

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2
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is also known as “cause”

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etiology

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3
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a series of events

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pathogenesis

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4
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mechanism of its (disease) development

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pathogenesis

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5
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structural alterations induced in cells/organs of the body

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morphologic changes

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6
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functional consequences of morphological changes

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clinical significance

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7
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it is the study of the cause/reasons for the phenomena

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etiology

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8
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it is the identification of the casual factors

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etiology

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9
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what are the major classes of etiologic factors?

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1) intrinsic/genetic
2) extrinsic/acquired
3) idiopathic
4) iatrogenic
5) multifactorial
6) nosocomial

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10
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subgroups of extrinsic diseases

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  • infectious
  • nutritional
  • chemical
  • physical
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11
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type of disease where the cause is unknown

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idiopathic disease

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12
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type of disease where the cause is the result of an unintended/unwanted medical treatment

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iatrogenic disease

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13
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a type of disease where several different etiologic factors lead to the development of the disease

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multifactorial disease

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examples of multifactorial diseases

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  • CAD
  • Diet
  • Increased BP
  • lifestyle
  • Cigarette smoking
  • Hormones
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15
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Important for disease prevention & epidemiological studies

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identification of risk factors

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16
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hospital acquired disease

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nosocomial disease

17
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common nosocomial pathogen

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pseudomonas

18
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examples of nosocomial diseases

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incisional staphylococcal infection in post-operative px

19
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it is a sequence of events in response of the cells or tissues to the etiologic agents

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pathogenesis

20
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from the initial stimulus to the ultimate expression of the disease

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pathogenesis

21
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what are the stages and clinical course of pathogenesis

A

“IP SER C”

1) Incubation Phase
2) Prodromal period
3) Silent / Latent Period
4) Exacerbation
5) Remission
6) Convalescence

22
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exposure of a tissue to an infectious agent; 1st signs and symptoms

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incubation phase

23
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appearance of the 1st signs and symptoms indicating the onset of the disease

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prodromal period

24
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signs may become mild or even disappear for the time

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silent / latent phase

25
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sudden increase in the severity of a disease

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exacerbation

26
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decline in severity of the signs & symptoms of a disease

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remission

27
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state of recovery after a disease/injury/surgery

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convalescence

28
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refers to the structural alterations on cells/tissues that are either characteristics of the disease or diagnostic of the etiologic process

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morphological changes

29
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examples of morphologic changes

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gross and microscopic changes

30
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it is the predicted / expected outcome of a disease

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prognosis

31
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sudden onset of a disease

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acute disease

32
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examples of acute diseases

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  • URTI
  • Gastroenteritis
  • Pneumonia
33
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extended period of a disease

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chronic disease

34
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chronic disease can be classified as > than?

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> 2 weeks

35
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examples of chronic disease

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  • hypertension
  • DM
  • heart disease
  • asthma
36
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functional consequences of the morphologic changes

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prognosis

37
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onset of a second disease or disorder in an individual who is directly affected with a disease

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complications

38
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percentage of people with a disease who live for a set of period of time

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survival rate

39
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methods of diagnosis of a disease

A

1) laboratory tests

2) radiologic tests

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