| A | B |
|---|
| idiopathic | MD unable to identify etiology of headaches (HA) |
| signs | able to be seen or measured |
| signs | blood count, vital signs, weight, sweating |
| symptoms | changes only pt is aware of |
| symptoms | pain, itching, nausea, dizziness |
| syndrome | signs & symptoms ALL due to the flu |
| acute | severe & sudden - heart attack or asthma attack |
| chronic | less severe, long term - arthritis, diabetes, Parkinson disease |
| communicable | contagious - able to be spread |
| etiology - example | CAUSE of Lyme disease is bacteria |
| etiology - example | the flu is CAUSED by a virus |
| Center for Disease Control (CDC) | monitors spread of communicable diseases |
| pandemic | contagious illness spreading across world |
| epidemic | outbreak of chicken pox in 1 school |
| endemic | there are always some pt with colds |
| pathophysiology | study of changes causing illness |
| pathogenic organisms (pathogens) | viruses, bacteria, lice, worms |
| malnutrition | lacking protein in diet |
| trauma | burns, cuts, bruises |
| inflammation | body's response to trauma or infection |
| genetics | determined by DNA |
| tumors/neoplasm | abnormal growth of tissues |
| degeneration | results from breakdown or overuse - bursitis |
| autoimmunity | body attacks itself causing damage |
| psychological factors | relationship between mind & body |
