Q1. How may the following predisposing factors make a person more vulnerable to disease? a. Age b. Gender c. Lifestyle d. Environment e. Heredity
Q2. Describe three ways that genetic diseases are caused.
Q3. Name three of the body's natural defense mechanisms.
Q4. How does acute inflammation protect against infection?
Q5. Discuss the behavioral characteristics of malignant neoplasms.
Q6. What is the goal of cancer treatment, and what therapeutic measures may be used?
Q7. What is allergic disease? What are the symptoms and how may they be treated?
Q8. List the normal sequence of steps in formulating diagnosis.
Q9. What is the difference between benign and malignant tumors?
Q10. What is the emphasis in preventive health care?
Q11. Explain the importance of knowing the types of pain, the possible causes, and how it may be described by the patient.
Q12. List some of the stresses and special needs of older persons.
Q13. What are the components of the holistic concept of medical care?
Q14. Discuss osteopathy as a form of alternative medicine.
Q15. How does genetic counseling help families?
Q16. How does good patient teaching affect the positive outcome of disease?
Q17. What are some of the harmful health effects of exposure to tobacco smoke?
Q18. What does MRSA stand for? Why is MRSA considered a threat to public health?