Foundation & Prevention of Disease
This is the number of new cases of a disease in a given population over time.
Incidence
This imaging test uses sound waves to create images of soft tissue
Ultrasound
This is an environmental agent causing birth defects
Teratogen
After his heart attack, Ken was prescribed this type of medication to avoid a future heart attack (formal name).
This inherited blood disorder results in crescent-like red blood cells and severe pain.
Sickle cell anemia
A mammogram screening is which level of prevention?
Secondary prevention
This is where red blood cells are primarily produced.
Bone Marrow
This is the proportion of people with a genotype who show the phenotype
Penetrance
This blood pressure is the measurement of the pressure within the arteries when the heart is relaxed and in between heartbeats.
Diastolic blood pressure
This genetic disorder is characterized by an extra copy of chromosome 21.
"In 2023, the leading cause of death in the United States was heart disease, followed by cancer" is an example of this health-based measurement.
Mortality
These tightly packed bundles of DNA contain thousands of genes
Chromosomes
This is the process by which normal cells transform into cancer cells.
Carcinogenesis
An elevated level of this protein indicates that there has been damage to the heart muscle.
Troponin
John was told he has this heart condition that causes fluid to build up in his lungs and legs.
Congestive heart failure
This is a governmental initiative that sets national objectives to improve the health and well-being of the US.
Healthy People 2030
Name one of the main functions of the lymphatic system
Fluid balance, immune defense, fat absorption
What staging system is commonly used for cancer spread?
TNM system (Tumor, Node, Metastasis)
This lung disease leaves people short of breath due to damaged alveoli trapping air and reducing oxygen exchange.
Emphysema
This genetic disorder causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in various organs, primarily the lungs and pancreas.
Cystic Fibrosis
This is a systematic multi-level approach to changing health behaviors commonly used to create public health initiatives.
Ecological Model
Name 4 of the 5 cardinal signs of inflammation
redness (hyperemia), heat, swelling, pain, loss of function.
Explain the difference between benign and malignant tumors?
Benign = localized, non-invasive; Malignant = invasive, can metastasize
Which two diseases are included under COPD?
Chronic bronchitis and emphysema
This genetic mutation increases the risk of developing blood clots including DVTs and PEs, yet many people do not experience any symptoms until there is a problem.