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List all 11 types of classifications of diseases.
Inherited Disease, Congenital, Degenerative, Nutritional Deficiency, Endocrine, Mental Illness, Immunological, Neoplastic, Iatrogenic, Idiopathic, Nosocomial
Describe Inherited Disease.
Inherited diseases are caused by errors linked to genetic code.
Sickle Cell Anemia is an example of which of the following types of classifications?
Describe Congenital.
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Describe Degenerative.
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Alzheimer's disease is an example of which of the following types of classifications?
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A disease contracted at birth is an example of which of the following types of classifications?
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Describe Nutritional Deficiency.
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Define Endocrine.
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Diabetes is an example of which of the following types of classifications?
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Define Mental Illness.
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Schizophrenia is an example of which of the following types of classifications?
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Define Immunological.
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Arthritis is an example of which of the following types of classifications?
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Define Neoplastic.
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Cancer is an example of which of the following types of classifications?
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Define Iatrogenic.
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Drug intoxication is an example of which of the following types of classifications?
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Define Idiopathic.
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A disease that is not linked to a known cause is an example of which of the following types of classifications?
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A disease that is linked to a surgical error is an example of which of the following types of classifications?
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Define Nosocomial.
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A disease that is linked to a stay in a hospital is an example of which of the following types of classifications?
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Study Notes
Classification of Diseases
- There are 11 classifications of diseases: Inherited Disease, Congenital, Degenerative, Nutritional Deficiency, Endocrine, Mental Illness, Immunological, Neoplastic, Iatrogenic, Idiopathic, and Nosocomial.
Inherited Disease
- Caused by errors in the genetic code.
- Example: Sickle Cell Anemia.
Congenital Disease
- Conditions present at birth.
Degenerative Disease
- Manifest as a person ages.
- Example: Alzheimer’s disease.
Nutritional Deficiency
- Not prevalent in the US, primarily due to insufficient minor nutrients.
- Can negatively impact the immune system and increase pathogen virulence.
- Causes include internal parasites; pathogens like Diphtheria may exploit deficiencies.
Endocrine Disease
- Affects hormones and hormonal balance.
- Example: Diabetes.
Mental Illness
- Emotional and psychogenic diseases that affect brain neurons.
- Example: Schizophrenia.
Immunological Disease
- Associated with autoimmune conditions.
- Example: Arthritis.
Neoplastic Disease
- Characterized by abnormal cell growth.
- Example: Cancer.
Iatrogenic Disease
- Resulting from medical procedures or treatments, such as drug intoxication or surgical errors.
Idiopathic Disease
- Diseases without a known cause.
Nosocomial Disease
- Infections or conditions acquired during a hospital stay.
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Explore the various classifications of diseases through this informative quiz. Understand categories such as inherited, congenital, degenerative, and nutritional deficiencies, among others. This quiz will help you gain insights into the characteristics and examples of each disease type.
