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What does pathophysiology refer to?

  • Physiological changes in the body due to the disease process (correct)
  • Obvious changes in the body due to the disease process
  • Changes in the body that maintain homeostasis
  • Healthy changes in the body due to disease

    • What factors can influence the normal limits of the body?

  • Gender and ethnicity
  • Age, genetics, and environment (correct)
  • Diet and exercise
  • Social status and education level

    • What is the typical range for a healthy heart rate?

  • 40-60
  • 100-140
  • 80-120
  • 60-100 (correct)

    • What is pathophysiology?

    <p>Functional changes in the body due to disease process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can lead to the development of disease according to the text?

    <p>Significant changes in the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors can impact the normal limits of the body according to the text?

    <p>Age, genetics, environment, and activity level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are pathophysiological changes?

    <p>Functional or physiologic changes in the body due to disease process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why may pathophysiological changes be hidden?

    <p>They may occur at the cellular level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors can affect the normal limits of pathophysiological changes?

    <p>Age, genetics, and environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is pathophysiology?

    <p>The study of structural changes in the body due to disease process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can lead to the development of disease according to the text?

    <p>Genetics, environment, and activity level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the normal limits of pathophysiological changes influenced by?

    <p>Age and gender</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the three-stage research process mentioned in the text?

    <p>To identify technology that will limit or prevent the disease process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of regulatory bodies like the FDA in the research process?

    <p>To review data and approve treatments if found safe and effective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes evidence-based research findings as per the text?

    <p>They identify technology to limit or prevent the disease process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for using ID numbers instead of patients' names in research studies?

    <p>To maintain confidentiality and conceal who is receiving the placebo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus in health care according to the text?

    <p>Preventing diseases and injuries through wellness checks and vaccinations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can pathophysiological changes be hidden, according to the text?

    <p>When they are obvious at the cellular level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do CDC & P primarily focus on, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Preventing spread of infections and recommending ways to prevent them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of tertiary prevention, based on the text?

    <p>Managing long-term health problems like diabetes and chronic pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does pathophysiology refer to?

    <p>The study of functional changes in the body due to disease processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What range do normal limits adjust to according to the text?

    <p>Ranges from lower to higher and adjust for various factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what range is a healthy heart rate according to the text?

    <p>$60-100$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe the recovery and return to normal after an illness or injury?

    <p>Convalescence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the occurrence of a higher than expected number of disease cases in a certain area?

    <p>Epidemic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do we call new secondary or additional problems that arise as a result of a disease?

    <p>Complications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the process of slowing the progression or promoting recovery from a disease?

    <p>Therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the probability or likelihood of recovery from a disease?

    <p>Prognosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is used to describe the unwanted outcomes of the primary condition, such as paralysis after a stroke?

    <p>Sequelae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of stopping a clinical trial in rare cases?

    <p>If there is a significant difference between mortality of experimental group and control group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a drug being used 'off label' by doctors?

    <p>Thalidomide for treatment of malignancies like multiple melanoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What legal and ethical issues are associated with clinical trials?

    <p>Ensuring the safety and well-being of trial participants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'idiopathic' refer to in the context of disease diagnosis?

    <p>Cause unknown</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'prodromal' mean in relation to disease manifestation?

    <p>Early in the disease, becoming aware of some signs and symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of diagnostic tests assist in the diagnosis of diseases?

    <p>X-rays, CT, MRI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of 'latent' in relation to diseases?

    <p>No obvious signs or symptoms but pathological change may be occurring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'subclinical' refer to in the context of disease manifestation?

    <p>'No obvious signs or symptoms' but pathological change may be occurring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of quality control in medical testing laboratories?

    <p>'Guarantee accurate test results'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'pathogenesis' refer to in the context of disease characteristics?

    <p>'Development or sequence of events involved in tissue changes'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of using ID numbers instead of patients' names in research studies?

    <p>To ensure confidentiality of participants' medical records</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of CDC and WHO with regard to cervical cancer and HPV?

    <p>Track data and emerging diseases related to cervical cancer and HPV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of CDC & P, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Collecting data and recommending ways to prevent spread of infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe the unwanted outcomes of the primary condition, such as paralysis after a stroke?

    <p>Sequelae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes evidence-based research findings as per the text?

    <p>They are driven by scientific evidence and clinical expertise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of 'latent' in relation to diseases?

    <p>Presence without clinical symptoms for a period of time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reversible replacement of one mature cell type by another (less mature) cell type called?

    <p>Metaplasia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which biochemical theme is important in understanding cell injury and cell death, regardless of the reason for the injury?

    <p>ATP depletion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the single most common cause of cellular injury due to lack of sufficient oxygen?

    <p>Ischemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic change in heart muscle occurs within 1 minute after blood supply is interrupted?

    <p>Pallor and difficulty contracting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main symptom of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy?

    <p>Sudden chest pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What cellular changes are associated with aging according to the text?

    <p>Reduced synthesis of nucleic acids and proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximal life span for humans according to the text?

    <p>80-100 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age do women typically outnumber men in terms of life expectancy, based on the text?

    <p>65</p> Signup and view all the answers

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