1 What is palliative care? A specialized medical care approach for people with serious illness that focuses on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of serious illness. The goal is to improve quality of life for both the patient…
1 What changes in organ function occur in advanced age? See Table 18.1 . Table 18.1 Changes in Organ Systems With Aging and Their Consequences System Aging-Related Change Consequence of this Change Skin Xerosis (dry skin) Frequent, diffuse pruritus Cardiovascular…
Overview and Approach to the Patient 1 What is localization? The process of determining which part(s) of the nervous system are malfunctioning in order to produce the patient’s signs or symptoms. Localization is key to the neurologic evaluation and often…
Diabetes Mellitus and Glycemic Disorders 1 List the three main categories of diabetes mellitus (DM) Type 1: Previously called insulin-dependent DM or juvenile-onset DM Type 2: Previously called non–insulin-dependent DM or adult-onset DM Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM): Diabetes diagnosed in…
General Issues 1 Define carcinogenesis The alteration of normal cells into malignant cells via a multistage evolution of genetic and epigenetic changes. The cells can escape the normal checkpoints of their host. 2 What are the known gene categories that…