30 Questions
What term is used to describe the period when manifestations of a disease subside?
Remission
Which term refers to the worsening of symptoms in a disease?
Exacerbations
What is defined as new secondary or additional problems that arise due to a primary condition?
Complications
Which term describes the recovery and return to normal after a disease or condition?
Convalescence
What is the term used to describe a benign abnormal growth of cells?
Neoplasia
Which term refers to the death of body tissue due to lack of blood flow and subsequent oxygen?
Gangrene
In the context of disease, what is characterized by cells enlarging due to an increased workload or stimulation?
Hypertrophy
What is the purpose of the basic science stage in the research process mentioned in the text?
To identify technology that can limit or prevent the disease process
What is a common ethical issue mentioned in the text related to healthcare and scientific developments?
Dealing with social issues like vaccine availability
What is a key characteristic of evidence-based research findings as per the text?
They may not reflect cost, availability, or social factors
Why do researchers use ID numbers instead of patients' names in double blind studies?
To maintain patient confidentiality
What is a common challenge mentioned in the text when it comes to diagnosing diseases?
Availability of all treatments in every geographic location
What is the primary goal of human trials in the research process outlined in the text?
To determine the safety of the treatment for humans
Why do most treatments not make it past the three-stage research process according to the text?
Because they do not demonstrate merit after all three stages
What term describes the functional or physiologic changes in the body due to a disease process?
Manifestations of disease
Which stage is characterized by early symptoms that may indicate the onset of a disease?
Prodromal stage
What term is used to describe periods when symptoms of a disease are reduced or temporarily disappear?
Remissions and exacerbations
Which of the following is NOT typically included in the primary focus of health care mentioned in the text?
Diagnostic tests
What type of health care focus involves managing long-term health problems like diabetes and chronic pain?
Tertiary
What do CDC & P primarily focus on according to the text?
Spread of infections
Jaundice occurs when there is an issue with which organ according to the text?
Liver
Which term describes the development or sequence of events involved in tissue changes related to a specific disease process?
Pathogenesis
During which stage of a disease is there no obvious signs or symptoms, but pathological changes may be occurring?
Subclinical
What term is used to describe a local change in tissue, which can be either microscopic or highly visible?
Lesions
What is the term for early signs and symptoms of a disease before it fully develops?
Prodromal
Which of the following represents specific signs and symptoms that can be seen in a particular disease?
Manifestations of disease
What is the term for the sudden but short-lived onset of symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea?
Acute
Which term refers to the prevention of a disease by addressing its causative factors and predisposing conditions?
Prophylaxis
'Diagnostic tests assist in __________.'
Diagnosis
What is the role of calibration in labs conducting diagnostic tests?
Guaranteeing accurate test results by calibrating machines
Test your knowledge on the introduction to pathophysiology covering functional or physiologic changes in the body due to disease processes. Explore concepts such as disease development, homeostasis, normal limits, and factors influencing health.
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