PATHOPHYSI 261
West Coast University
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Pathophysiology Midterm Study Guide
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Pathophysiology 
 Etiology: the study of causes/reasons for phenomena 
o Identifies casual factors acting in concert that provoke a particular disease or injury 
 Idiopathic: the cause is unknown 
 Iatrogenic: the cause results from unintended or unwanted medical treatment 
 Stages and Clinical Courses: 
o Prodromal: time during which first signs and/or symptoms appear or onset of disease 
occurs 
 Prodromal symptoms often are nonspecific, such as headac...
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