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Test Banks For Applied Pathophysiology 4th Edition PASS Which of the following would be the most likely cause of an iatrogenic disease? A) An inherited disorder B) A combination of specific etiological factors C) An unwanted effect of a prescribed drug D) Prolonged exposure to toxic chemicals in the environment - C The manifestations of a disease are best defined as the: A) subjective feelings of discomfort during a chronic illness. B) signs and symptoms of a disease. C) ...

Test Banks For Applied Pathophysiology 4th Edition PASS Which of the following would be the most likely cause of an iatrogenic disease? A) An inherited disorder B) A combination of specific etiological factors C) An unwanted effect of a prescribed drug D) Prolonged exposure to toxic chemicals in the environment - C The manifestations of a disease are best defined as the: A) subjective feelings of discomfort during a chronic illness. B) signs and symptoms of a disease. C) ...

Test Banks For Applied Pathophysiology 4th Edition verified Which of the following is an example of a clinical manifestation known as a sign? a) Nausea b) Bruise c) Loss of appetite d) Headache - B Bruise 2. An obese adult with type 2 diabetes is given a prescription for a low-calorie diet and exercise. This is an example of: a) Primary prevention b) Secondary prevention c) Tertiary prevention d) Disease prevention - C A public health nurse is providing smoking c...

Test Banks For Applied Pathophysiology 4th Edition verified Which of the following is an example of a clinical manifestation known as a sign? a) Nausea b) Bruise c) Loss of appetite d) Headache - B Bruise 2. An obese adult with type 2 diabetes is given a prescription for a low-calorie diet and exercise. This is an example of: a) Primary prevention b) Secondary prevention c) Tertiary prevention d) Disease prevention - C A public health nurse is providing smoking c...

Test Banks For Applied Pathophysiology 4th Edition verified Which of the following is an example of a clinical manifestation known as a sign? a) Nausea b) Bruise c) Loss of appetite d) Headache - B Bruise 2. An obese adult with type 2 diabetes is given a prescription for a low-calorie diet and exercise. This is an example of: a) Primary prevention b) Secondary prevention c) Tertiary prevention d) Disease prevention - C A public health nurse is providing smoking c...

Test Banks For Applied Pathophysiology 4th Edition verified Which of the following is an example of a clinical manifestation known as a sign? a) Nausea b) Bruise c) Loss of appetite d) Headache - B Bruise 2. An obese adult with type 2 diabetes is given a prescription for a low-calorie diet and exercise. This is an example of: a) Primary prevention b) Secondary prevention c) Tertiary prevention d) Disease prevention - C A public health nurse is providing smoking c...

Lines of Body Defense -First: Skin and mucous membranes -Second: Inflammatory response -Third: Immune response Acute Inflammation is triggered by tissue injury and is essential for healing Major goals of inflammation: •To increase blood flow to the site of injury (vascular response) •To alert the products of healing to attend to the site of injury (cellular response) •To remove the injured tissue and prepare the site for healing Vascular response -The whole process is orchestrated throu...

Acute Short term; Fast on set Chronic Long term; Slow on set Compensatory Mechanism Physiological response to homeostatic imbalance (Positive or negative feedback mechanism) Congenital Born with Etiology Cause of disease Homeostasis Body natural balance Iatrogenic Unintended affect of treatment Idiopathic Unknown cause of disease Manifestation Signs and symptoms Pathophysiology Development and evolution of disease Predisposing Factors Factors that increase risk of developing a disease ...

Acute New, usually of rapid onset and of concern, opposite of chronic Asymptomatic showing no symptoms of disease Chronic Long-standing, constant. Opposite of acute Clinical manifestations the presenting signs and symptoms of the disease Complications New secondary or additional problems Concept a general idea that can be applied to similar situations Diagnosis the process of discovering exactly what is wrong with someone or something, by examining them closely Disease the functional impa...