Pathophysiology Keiser University Exam 1 Questions and Answers
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Course
Pathophysiology
Institution
Pathophysiology
Predictive Value
Ans- Observation or test result is able to predict the presence of a given
disease/condition
Aspects of the Disease Process
Ans- etiology, pathogenesis, morphologic changes, clinical manifestations,
diagnosis, and clinical course
Factors affecting adaptation to stressors
A...
chemical agents (poisons, alcohol), nutritional excesses or deficits
Sensitivity and Specificity
Ans- Likelihood or how well the test or observation identifies people with or
without a disease.
Example: UTI, high bacteria in urine is detected then lab cultures the bacteria
for specificity.
Validity
Ans- the extent to which an instrument measures what it is intended to
measure
,Reliability
Ans- extent to which an observation , when repeated, gives the same result.
Diagnosis
Ans- designation as to the nature or cause of a health problem
Etiology
Ans- disease causes
Mortality
Ans- causes of death in a given population
Morbitity
Ans- Describes effects an illness has on a persons life.
Concerned with:
-Incidence
, -Persistence
-Long term consequences of disease
Epidimiology
Ans- study of where and when diseases occur and how they are transmitted
within populations
Primary Prevention
Ans- Removing risk factors so disease does not occur.
Example: Immunizations
Secondary Prevention
Ans- Detecting disease when still curable.
Example: Pap smears, mamograms.
Tertiary Prevention
Ans- preventing further deterioration or reducing complications of disease.
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