Lesson 1 Pathology,Decision making & Pathophysiology

Question 1

Define pathology

Answer 1

Study of biological causes, effects and processes of disease

Question 2

Define sign

Answer 2

Observable indication of pathology (usually found during physical examination)

Question 3

Define symptom

Answer 3

Subjective complaint reported by a patient (what the patient feels)

Question 4

What is a clinical presentation

Answer 4

Overall picture of signs, symptoms, medical history and physician examination

Question 5

Diaganosis refers to?

Answer 5

Specific injury, illenes or condition a patient has

Question 6

What is a differntial diagnosis?

Answer 6

Identification of several diagnosis that might have similar clinical presentations. Requires further testing for diagnosis.

Question 7

What is comorbid or coexesting conditions?

Answer 7

Medical conditions that happen at the same time but are not cause and effect of eachother. (Ex - one has diabetes and highblood pressure. One did not cause the other.)

Question 8

What are the Theories of Disease and Pathogens?

Answer 8

1. Biomedical - Something is wrong with the tissue or cell
2. Psychosocial - Psycgological and social effects of illness. (Getting sick from stress or emotions)
3. Genetic - Errors in DNA and RNA replication

Question 9

What are the stages of disease prevention (Stage, Goal)

Answer 9

1. Primary, Reduce risk factors
2. Seconday, Early detection and intervention
3. Tertiary, Limit established disease

Question 10

What is a clincal decision?

Answer 10

An informed decision with a reson why that choice was made

Question 11

What are the 5 steps for a patient centered interview?

Answer 11

1. Set stage
2. Obtain agenda
3. Begin with non-focusing skills
4. Understand impact of problem
5. Transition into clinican centerd examination (show vwerbal and nonverbal communication)

Question 12

What are reseon to document?

Answer 12

1. Cover yourself
2. Outline a plan
3. Means of communitcation for all providers
4. Allow for history info and make logical plan
5. Use a legal document

Question 13

What is a cheif complaint?

Answer 13

Main reason for visit

Question 14

What are social history examples?

Answer 14

Alcohol intake, sex history, job, travel history

Question 15

Red flags to send to ER are

Answer 15

1. Heart palpitations
2. Night sweats
3. Blood in pop or pee

Question 16

Examples of deep somatic tissues are

Answer 16

1. Bones
2. Nerves
3. Tendons
4. Ligaments
5. Arteries
6. Joints

Question 17

Visceral tissues examples

Answer 17

1. Internal organs
2. Nocieptors

Question 18

Viseral pain feels like

Answer 18

Nawing and ache

Question 19

Define acute pain

Answer 19

Sudden onset with high intensity and short duration

Question 20

Define chronic pain

Answer 20

Pain appears gradually with lower intensity and longer duration