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FREE AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT PATHO FINAL EXAM
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Question 1: What is the Etiology of Right CHF?
Answer:
Chronic respiratory disease (most common cause) increased afterload on right ventricle ;Incompetance (not able to perform job) of pulmonary or tricuspid valves ;damage to right ventricle
Question 2: What is the normal values for Hematocrit?
Answer:
36-54
Question 3: What are the risk factors for Atherosclerosis?
Answer:
Smoking, Obesity, Hyperlipidema, Alcohol, Diabetes, Stress, Hypertension, Inactivity, Sex(gender) , Genetics. (Spending One Hour A Day Studying Helps Improve Science Grades) Question 4: What 2 diseases have Low MCV, Hematocrit, and Hemoglobin, and Normal RBC count, WBC count, Platelet count?
Answer:
Hypochromic, and thallasemia
Question 5: What is fasting blood sugar?
Answer:
Screening test / routine during annual physical ; Procedure : 12 hour fast then single blood draw < 125 normal >125 diabetes ; Results : Less then 125 = Normal ; Greater then 125 = Diabetes
Question 6: What is the screening test for CAD?
Answer:
Stress test and Cardiolyte test (done together) at age 50 ; Cardiolyte test is performed by at radioactive substance is injected through an IV and circulation occurs goes in tissue of heart muscle you will notice difference in blood flow.
Question 7: What is the second stage of HIV/AIDS? (S/S and Pathogenesis)
Answer:
Asymptomatic stage : 6-10 years ;No symptoms ;Signs include: Viremia (virus in blood), Presence of antibodies, decrease in CD4 cells (helper T)
Question 8: What is a new treatment for DM?
Answer:
Transplant procedure for type 1 diabetes ; dissolve pancreas then run through screens ; trap islets ; Give them by IV through the portal vein.
Question 9: Describe the microscopic perspective of Leukemias.
Answer:
High WBC's
Question 10: What is the prognosis of Hyperglycemia?
Answer:
Develop into keytoacidosis (build up of keyto's; PH and CO2 low) ; form into possible diabetic coma
Question 11: What is the treatment of CAD?
Answer:
Lifestyle - address risk factors ;Address risk factors with medication such as take aspirin a day and take statin for cholesterol.
Question 12: What therapeutic class/drug is involved with CHF and atrial fibrillation?
Answer:
Cardiac Glycosides
Question 13: What is the Etiology of Left CHF?
Answer:
Hypertension (most common) ;Incompetence of aortic and mitral ;Ischemia of left ventricle
Question 14: What is the treatment of Bronchial Asthma?
Answer:
Bronchodilator ; Steroid ; Used by injection, oral, or inhaler (lower side affects/lower dose); Bronchodilator used during attacks
Question 15: What are the Signs and Symptoms of Emphysema? Blue Bloaters
Answer:
Blue due to hypoxia ; Respiratory acidosis ; labored breathing but body can't keep controlled ;edema because of Cor. Pulmonale ; Edema cause of weight gain
Question 16: What is the prognosis of Hypoglycemia?
Answer:
No response can lead to insulin shock which can be fatal
Question 17: What is home glucose monitoring?
Answer:
Patients perform on their own; allow for control and adjustment
Question 18: What is the Signs and Symptoms of Emphysema? Pink Puffers
Answer:
Skin flushed because of working to breath ;weight loss ; Barrel chested ; ABG's will be normal or close to normal ; able to keep with bodies needs.
Question 19: What is the screening test for Lung cancer (Bronchiogenic cancer)?
Answer:
Most common is chest x-ray
Question 20: What therapeutic class/drug is involved with hypertension and edema?
Answer:
Diuretics Question 21: What are Corticosteroids? (examples, Method of action, problems associated with long term use)
Answer:
Examples: cortisone -made by adrenal gland, and prednisone ; MOA: Decrease bodies production of prostaglandin and leukotrienes; problems with long term use: Weakens immune system and increases risk of infection.
Question 22: What is the S/S of Breast Cancer?
Answer:
Lump in the axial, unusual discharge from breast, dimpling of the breast
Question 23: What is the pharmacological treatment of inflammation?
Answer:
Steriods, Non-steroids
Question 24: What is the S/S of Cervical Cancer?
Answer:
Pelvic pain or pain during intercourse, watery bloody vaginal discharge, vaginal bleeding after intercourse
Question 25: What are the S&S of Hyperglycemia?
Answer:
Skin - red and dry ; Respiration - deep, fruity odor (burning fat in place of sugar) ; Behavior - Lethargy, Drowsiness (stoner like) Question 26: What therapeutic class/drug is involved with the prevention of Angina; reduce risk of a MI in those with a history; and hypertension?
Answer:
Beta-blockers