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NURS 315 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 2024/2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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NURS 315 PATHOPHYSIOLOGYNURS 315 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 2024/2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Etiology
Cause of disease
Pathogenesis
Sequence of events which occurred from the time of contact within ideologic agent
until the disease appears.
Morphology
Fundamental structure of cells or tissues
Clinical Manifestation
The history and physical exam findings. Example subjective and objective data
Diagnosis
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Nature of cause of a health problem. Takes into account the clinical manifestations
all the possibilities and how likely it is the person could have the disease.
Clinical course
The evolution of the disease
Epidemiology
Study of disease in population
Morbidity
The fix an illness has on a persons life. Example; can they return to work? Are they
able to take care of themselves and perform ADLs?
Mortality
Cause of death
Risk factor
Conditions suspect to contributing to disease
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Natural history
The progression in outcome of the disease if there is no treatment given.
Prognosis
Likely outcome and chance of recovery from a disease
Primary prevention
Prevent disease by removing risk factors. Examples immunizations, seat belts, low-
fat diet, smoking cessations, motorcycle helmets.
Secondary prevention
Early detection of disease often before they are symptoms. Example screening test
like Pap smears, mammograms, bloodwork to test for cholesterol, check BP and
ask if someone smokes
Tertiary prevention
Clinical interventions which prevent further deterioration. Example rehab,
chemotherapy, dialysis
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