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General Concepts Flashcards

1
Q

What is health?

A

“State of complete physical, mental, and social being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”

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What is pathogenesis?

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The sequence of events that take place, starting with the etiology until the disease becomes evident

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3
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What is pathophysiology?

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The study of diseases and conditions

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4
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What is etiology?

A

What sets a disease in motion

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5
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What is illness?

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Reduction in overall wellness and health

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What is disease?

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Alteration in a bodily function, organ system that results in objective changes

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7
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Is MS more prevalent in colder or warmer climates?

A

Colder

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8
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Is asthma more prevalent in urban or suburban areas?

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Urban areas

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Are 3rd world or industrialized countries more at risk to develop GI disorders?

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3rd world countries

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What race is cardiovascular disease more prevalent?

A

African Americans

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12
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What is a body function?

A

Physiological or psychological function

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13
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What is a body structure?

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Anatomical parts of the body

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14
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What is an impairment?

A

Problems in body function or structure

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15
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What is an activity limitation?

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Difficulties encountered when performing an activity

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16
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What is participation?

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An individuals involvement in life

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17
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What is a symptom?

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A subjective complaint (ex: I feel..)

18
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What is a sign?

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An observer can identify or observe a change

19
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What is a syndrome?

A

Collection of signs and symptoms of a disease process

20
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What is incidence?

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Number of new cases in a period of time

21
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What is prevalence?

A

Number of people with a disease or condition in a period of time - number of new cases

22
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What is primary prevention?

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Prevent disease from occurring by reducing risk factors

23
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What is secondary prevention?

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Disease detected when asymptomatic and cure can be attained - decrease duration of illness (ex: Pap Smear)

24
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What is tertiary prevention?

A

Interventions to prevent further problems, reduce complications, promote restoration of function (ex: chemotherapy?)

Pathophysiology - Test 1 (3 decks)

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