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___
Disease present (abnormal physical findings) but NOT
associated with symptoms or discomfort
_____
Disease present WITH associated with symptoms Correct
Answer Asymptomatic
Symptomatic
___
The effect is a general systemic reaction
____
The response is in reaction to a stressor
____
The physical manifestations are coordinated & dependent on
each other Correct Answer General
Adaptation
Syndrome
___ ___ are concerned with both the gross anatomic &
microscopic changes that are characteristic of a disease Correct
Answer Morphologic changes
___ (accuracy)
-Refers to the extent to which a measurement tool measures
what it is intended to measure
____ consistency)
,-Refers to the extent to which an observation, if repeated, gives
the same result Correct Answer Validity (accuracy)
Reliability (consistency)
___ AND ___
Deal with the study of the structure & function of cells, tissues
& organs within the body Correct Answer Pathology &
physiology
___ disorder
Usually self-limiting and relatively severe
___disorder
Implies long-term process
Continuous symptoms / severity of disease over time
Exacerbations - varying degrees of aggravation of symptoms /
severity of disease
____ disease
Intermediate between acute & chronic
Not as severe as acute & not as prolonged as chronic Correct
Answer Acute disorder
Chronic disorder
Subacute disorder
____
-A compilation of signs & symptoms characteristic of a specific
disease state
____
-Possible adverse extensions of a disease or outcomes from
treatment
, ____
-Lesions or impairments that follow or are caused by a disease
Correct Answer Syndrome
Complications
Sequelae
-Assist in diagnosis (confirm or rule out)
-Invasive vs. non-invasive
-Weigh risks against benefits - informed consent
Major categories
Clinical laboratory tests
Tests of electrical activity
Radioisotope (radionuclide) studies
Endoscopy
Ultrasound
X-ray
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Positron Emission Tomography (PET scans)
Cytologic & histologic examination Correct Answer
DIAGNOSTIC TESTS & PROCEDURES
-Chemical or physical disturbance in the cells or tissue fluid
produced by a change, either in the external environment or
within the body itself, that requires a response to counteract the
disturbance
Components:
-Exogenous or endogenous stressor initiating the disturbance
-Chemical or physical disturbance produced by the stressor
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