ESSENTIAL PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

Re view the diff eren t lev els of disease prev ention such as primary , secondary , and tert ia ry as well as ex amples for each. Primary: “Prev enting ”; alt ering susceptibility or reducing e xposure of disease f or people. Exampl e: V acc inations and Handwashing because y ou are pr eventing con traction of dis ease or risk. Secondary: “Screen ing ”; early detect ion, screening, and management o f disease to cat ch disease early bef ore it spr ea...

1. Gastritis and Etiology and patho: inflammation of stomach's mucolas lining (can involve entire stomach or region) can be acute or chronic. may be caused by h. pylori infection (imbeds in mucosal layer activating toxins and enzymes that cause inflammation. NSAIDS, chronic alcohol consumption, stress, trauma, burns, or infections, autoimmune conditions 2. manifestations of gastritis: indigestion, heartburn, epigastric pain, abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, fever, malaise. hemat...

- head or neck radiation for cancer - iodine deficiency What are the three p's in diabetes? - Answer polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia What is the difference between primary and secondary endocrine disorders? - Answer Primary endocrine disease inhibits the action of downstream glands, malfunction of the hormone producing gland; Secondary endocrine disease is indicative of a problem with the pituitary gland. What is the cause of Cushing syndrome? - Answer Excessive corticosteroids W...

Manifestations of a patient experience sickle cell crisis. correct answer abdominal pain, bone pain, dyspnea, delayed growth and development, fatigue, fever, jaundice, pallor, tachycardia, skin ulcers, angina, excessive thirst, frequent urination, priapism, vision impairment Priority assessment for potassium imbalance correct answer heart; EKG function of aldosterone correct answer regulates blood pressure by increasing reabsorption of sodium function of ADH correct answer maintains water bal...