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12 Cards in this Set
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Acute |
A disease that has a rapid onset, last a relatively short time, and is usually self limiting |
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Chronic |
A disease that requires continuing management over a long period (years- decades) |
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Communicable |
A disease that can spread from one person to another |
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Congenital |
A disease or disorder that exist at or before birth |
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Degenerative |
A disease that results from deterioration or impairment of organs and tissues |
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Functional |
A disease that affects function or performance but does not have evidence of organic changes |
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Malignant |
A disease that tends to become worse and cause death |
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Idiopathic |
A disease that has a unknown cause |
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Latrogenic |
A disease that is caused by medical therapy |
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Primary prevention |
Eliminating risk factors Ex. Wearing a seat belt, washing your hands, vaccinations, exercise, no smoking, healthy diet |
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Secondary prevention |
Emphasizing early diagnosis, treatment Ex. Mammogram, Pap smear, PSA levels, physicals |
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Tertiary prevention |
Prevention further decline, reducing complications Ex. Rehab therapy, education |
