Concepts and Pharmacology
The study of disease
Pathology
A condition caused by abnormal cells with no programmed cell death
Cancer
A fungal infection is called what?
Tinea
Insufficient Anti-Diuretic Hormone
Diabetes Insipidus
Infectious Rhinitis
The Common Cold
Objective indicators of disease
Signs
Most common death-related cancer
Lung Cancer
What is cellulitis?
An infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
A sudden drop in BP when changing body positions is called what?
Orthostatic Hypotension
Inflammation of the mucosal lining in the sinuses
Sinusitis
A disease that is distributed throughout the body
Systemic
A sudden, brief episode of intense fear and anxiety
Panic Attack
Varicella-Zoster Virus is also called this
Chickenpox
What is a substance the produces allergic reactions?
Allergens
An inflammatory condition of one or both kidneys
Pyelonephritis
A disease with no known cause
Idiopathic
Persistent intrusive thoughts and uncontrollable urges to relieve the anxiety these thoughts produce
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
A loss of normal bone density
Osteoporosis
Define Lymphadenopathy
Enlarged lymph nodes
Frequent passing of unformed, watery stools
DIARRHEA!
The practice of treating Disease with drugs
Pharmacotherapy
A mental disorder more common in winter months
Seasonal Affective Disorder
An explosive episode of uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain
Seizures
A chronic autoimmune disease that affects the skin, bones joints, and many other body systems
Pregnancy induced hypertension
Pre-eclampsia