ECPI Patho Exam 1 Questions And Answers
Disease ♣ Deviation from the normal state of homeostasis
Range of "normal" limits
Full cycle of health includes: prevention, treatment, maintenance
Domains of Health Spiritual, Physical, Social, Emotional, Intellectual, Environmental,
Financial.
Gros...
Chronic Disease Develops gradually (ex COPD, sickle cell).
, ECPI Patho Exam 1 Questions And Answers
Subclinical Pathologic changes occur, but no obvious manifestations are made by the
patient. Often detected by accident such as a screening (ex Kidney Damage/Disease)
Latent State Inactive infection, includes incubation of the disease. (ex Influenza but no
symptoms).
Prodromal State Vague, nonspecific symptoms, but patient recognizes a change in the
body
Manifestations Signs and symptoms of a disease
Syndrome Collection of signs and symptoms, and often affects more than one organ.
Convalescence Period of recovery and return to healthy state
Prognosis probability of recovering or for other outcomes
Rehabilitation Maximizing function of diseased tissues
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