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CPNRE Exam Review (Gould's) Pathophysiology Background And Overview Latest Tests CPNRE Exam Review (Gould's) Pathophysiology Background And Overview Latest Tests

CPNRE Exam Review (Gould's) Pathophysiology Background And Overview Latest Tests Homeostasis a tendency to maintain a balanced or constant internal state; the regulation of any aspect of body chemistry, such as blood glucose, around a particular level Primary prevention of disease -education about good nutrition, exercise, smoking cessation, etc. -screening tests and exams -immunizations -controlling potential hazards Secondary prevention of illness -telling people to take low dose as...

Acute Appendicitis ■ Acute Appendicitis is the most common acute abdo men. ■ Appendicectomy is the most common emergency sur gical operation. ■ Appendicitis can occur at any age but is most comm on below 40 years, especially between the ages of 8 and 14. ■ Acute appendicitis should be in the differential diagn osis of all patients presenting to hospital with abdo minal pain. Essentials of anatomy -1 The appendix (vermiform process) is a blind-ending tube a rising from...