Module 1
Pathophysiology Exam 1 Study Guide Exam
1. What is allostasis?
The ability to successfully adapt to changes, orchestrated by the brain, maintains
and reestablishes homeostasis.
2. Understand the difference between sequela and complication
Sequela is a disease or condition which is caused by an earlier disease or problem
while complication is the act or process worsening of a condition or disease process.
3. What happens during the alarm phase of Hans Selye’s General Adaptation Syndrome?
Fight or flight response -- the purpose is to restore balance
4. Remember this is the fight or flight stage. What clinical findings would the patient in the
fight or flight stage present with? (Select All)
Enhanced myocardial contractility
Increased heart rate
Bronchodilation
Elevated blood glucose levels
5. The four components of Pathophysiology (Select all)
Etiology - study of causes
Pathogenesis - development/evolution of disease
Clinical manifestations - signs/syndromes/symptoms
Treatment implications
6. Prevention stages of disease- eg. Primary, Secondary, Tertiary
