VEEB Origins of Disease and Descriptions

Question 1

Disease

Answer 1

any disturbances of a structure or function of the body. Characterized by a set of S&S (Signs and Symptoms) that can be clustered into a group to form a medical diagnosis. Some diseases have a cause or etiology (cause) and others have no apparent cause such as autoimmune (body is attacking itself).

Question 2

Hereditary

Answer 2

trasmitted genetically parents to child. Ex. - Sickle Cell Anemia, Hemophilia

Question 3

Inflammatory (a protective response)

Answer 3

body reacts to causative agentgs with an inflammatory response (a tissue reaction to injury). Ex. Bronchitis, sore throat - can start off as inflammatory then becomes degenerative

Question 4

Infectious

Answer 4

invasion of microorganisms into the body. Ex. AIDS, TB, Measles - Contagious

Question 5

Deficiency

Answer 5

lack of specific nutrient such as vitamins, minerals, protein, fat and carbs. Ex. Scurvy (lack of Vit. C)

Question 6

Metabolic

Answer 6

Loss of control of chemical/physical processes of homeostasis (stability) in the body, which usually involves endocrine glands (hormones). Ex. Diabetes, Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroid

Question 7

Neoplastic

Answer 7

abnormal growth of new tissues (benigh or malignant) - normally a tumor

Question 8

Traumatic

Answer 8

1. Physical - MVA (motor vehicle accident) leads to traumatic brain injury (TBI)
2. Emotional - Ex. Cannot do ADL’s due to loss of a loved one.

Question 9

Environmental

Answer 9

exposure to harmful substances in enviornment. Ex. Asbestosis (cancer caused by Asbestos

Question 10

Autoimmune

Answer 10

body develops antibodies against its own tissues. Ex. Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus (diseases of connective tissues)

Question 11

Chronic

Answer 11

Disease develops slowly and persists over a long period of time. Can go into remission (partial or complete disappearance of clinical and subjective characteristics of a disease). During periods of exacerbation, the symptoms reappear.

Question 12

Acute

Answer 12

occurs rapidly, lasts for a relatively short period of time, and is self-limiting. The condition responds to self-treatment or to medical-surgical intervention. Clients with uncomplicated acute illnesses usually have full recovery and return to normal pre-illness functioning.

Question 13

Organic

Answer 13

Results in a structural change in an organ that interferes with its functioning. Ex, Stroke (CVA) is an orgainc disease of the brain.

Question 14

Functional

Answer 14

No evidence of structural or physiological abnormalities. Ex. Nervous or mental disorders.

Question 15

Terminal

Answer 15

An advanced stage of disease with no known cure and poor prognosis.

Question 16

Idiopathic

Answer 16

cause is either uncertain or as yet undetermined (don’t know what’s causing it).