Units 1 & 2 Newest With Questions
And Answers 2026/2027|Graded A+
Acute phase - ANSWER>The stage of a disease when it reaches full intensity.
Silent period - ANSWER>An interval in a disease when signs and symptoms become mild or may disappear.
Subclinical stage - ANSWER>A stage where the disease process is established, but the patient may function
normally.
Sequela - ANSWER>A secondary condition that results from a disease.
Exacerbation - ANSWER>An acute increase in the severity of a disease.
Remission - ANSWER>A decline in the severity of a disease.
, Convalescence - ANSWER>The recovery period after a disease.
Epidemiology - ANSWER>The study of how diseases affect the health and illness of populations.
Endemic - ANSWER>A disease that is native to a local region.
Epidemic - ANSWER>A disease that affects or spreads to many individuals at the same time.
Pandemic - ANSWER>A disease that affects a large geographic area, often worldwide.
Primary prevention - ANSWER>Strategies aimed at altering susceptibility or decreasing exposure for susceptible
individuals.
Secondary prevention - ANSWER>Early detection and screening for diseases.
Tertiary prevention - ANSWER>Rehabilitative care aimed at decreasing disability and increasing function.