20 Questions
What term is used to describe the sudden onset of vomiting and diarrhea?
Acute
Which term refers to a period where there are no evident signs of disease?
Latent
What type of signs and symptoms are specific to a particular disease and can only be felt by the patient?
Syndrome manifestations
Which phase of a disease is characterized by nonspecific signs and symptoms like fatigue, lack of appetite, and headache?
Prodromal stage
What is the purpose of diagnostic tests in healthcare?
To assist in diagnosis based on clinical manifestations
What is the primary purpose of human trials in the research process described in the text?
To determine if a treatment is safe for humans
Which stage of the research process involves identifying technology that will limit or prevent the disease process?
Basic science research
What is the significance of using double-blind studies in clinical trials?
To eliminate bias and placebo effects in results
How do regulatory bodies like the FDA contribute to the research process described in the text?
Reviewing research data for safety and efficacy
What factors are typically not considered in evidence-based research findings?
Cost, availability, social, or cultural factors
What term is used to describe the period when manifestations of a disease subside?
Remissions
Which term refers to new secondary or additional problems that arise from a primary condition?
Complications
What is the term for treatments aimed at slowing disease progression or promoting recovery?
Therapy
Which term describes the recovery and return to normal after an illness or medical condition?
Convalescence
What is the term used to define the probability or likelihood of recovery from a disease?
Disease prognosis
What term is used to describe the functional or physiologic changes in the body due to a disease process?
Manifestations of disease
Which stage focuses on the management of long-term health problems like diabetes and chronic pain?
Complications
What term describes the period before the full onset of a disease when early, non-specific symptoms can be present?
Prodromal stage
Which strategy is categorized under primary prevention according to the text?
Nutrition programs
What do CDC & P focus on according to the text?
Preventing spread of infections
Test your knowledge on the functional and physiologic changes in the body due to disease processes. Explore how diseases can manifest with obvious or hidden cellular level changes, leading to a state where homeostasis cannot be maintained without intervention. Understand the normal limits of various factors like heart rate and how they adjust for different variables.
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