C805 Pathophysiology
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,A patient presents at a clinic with a burn on the left arm. The burn is classified as
second degree, and the skin appears red and swollen. The patient reports it being
very painful. What is an additional symptom of a patient with a second degree burn?
Skin Blisters
A patient is taken to the ER after a near drowning. What is a sign or a symptom that the
patient may experience within minutes or even days?
Respiratory Distress
What are two types of benign tumors?
Adenoma & Osteoma
A patient presented with swelling of the femur. MRI results indicated enlargement and
thickening of the bone. The urinalysis showed hydroxyproline. The patient was
prescribed NSAIDs and physical therapy, and surgery was recommended. Which
disease does this describe?
Swollen femur, thickening/enlargement of bone, urinalysis showed hydroxyproline
Paget Disease
An entry from a patient's chart:
Sports injury- hand
Chief complaint: small 5th digit finger pain
General: Injury happened while playing football. No prior history to the site, and
patient denies and other injuries to hand.
Physical exam: Pale skin, swelling, sever pain at the joint, especially when in use, joint
appears deformed
Pain scale: 10
X-ray: torn soft tissue ligaments surrounding Metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint injury
Treatment: Surgical reconstruction to realign bone and ligaments
What condition is this?
Finger Dislocation
,A patient presents with burning, weakness, and tingling in one hand. The patient in
unable to demonstrate a strong grip and experiencing stronger discomfort at night.
The Physician recommends treatment by medial nerve decompression.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
A patient presented with restlessness and exhaustion; constant, dull muscle aches;
and tenderness. The patient describes the pain as being a 9 out of a 10 point scale. The
pain has been chronic for one year now, but worsened after having an argument with
a family member recently. Upon physical exam, positive tender points are found on
the back of the head, outer elbow, and inner knee.The patient's diagnostic workup
includes the following blood work: CBC, ESR, and a thyroid function screening.The
patient's treatment plan is as follows: Treat with analgesics and antidepressants. Refer
to stress management and physical therapy.Which condition is this patient being
treated for?
Fibromyalgia
A chart indicates that the patient recently spent three days riding a motorcycle. The
patient now reports right wrist an arm pain with limited mobility. During the exam, the
patient is unable to rotate the wrist and no inflammation is present. Additionally, the
chart contains the following information:
Physical exam: pain is 0 with no motions and 6-10 with minimal motion
Treatment plan: short arm splint, apply ice as needed
Sprain
Skin condition in which depigmentation appears on different parts of the body that
are often exposed to sunlight. Skin biopsy reveals lack of melacytes.
Vitiligo
Raised red area recently developed on an 8 year old patient's back after eating
peanuts.
Urticaria
, Physical exam: patient was found to have small oozing vesicle on the skin of both
hands. Both hands are hot to the touch and swollen. The patient reported itching,
burning, stinging of the skin of both hands. The patient is a nurse and frequently wears
latex gloves.
Contact Dermatitis
A patient has severe itching on the face. The physical exam reveals dry skin and small
lesions. The patient has a family history of allergic rhinitis. The physician prescribes
topical anti itch cream and instructs daily skin care.
Eczema
Several painful vesicular lesions on face, mouth, and tongue. The patient is diagnosed
with a condition caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox.
Shingles/ Herpes Zoster
ER visit for sudden onset of speech impairment, severe headache, falling don while
standing, and inability to move the arm and leg on the right side.
Cerebral angiogram shows an occlusion of blood vessels.
Ischemic Stroke
Which disease can vitamin B12 deficiency be attributed to?
Alcoholism
Two possible causes for peripheral neuropathy.
Lead poisoning & Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Slurred speech, difficulty walking, dilated pupils, amnesia, convulsion signs,
subnormal blood pressure, and subnormal temperature signs.
Subdural Hematoma
Temporary loss of consciousness, dilated pupils, hostility, combativeness.
Cerebral Concussion
| Complete Exam Study Guide,
Practice Questions, Answers & ATI
Review Material
,A patient presents at a clinic with a burn on the left arm. The burn is classified as
second degree, and the skin appears red and swollen. The patient reports it being
very painful. What is an additional symptom of a patient with a second degree burn?
Skin Blisters
A patient is taken to the ER after a near drowning. What is a sign or a symptom that the
patient may experience within minutes or even days?
Respiratory Distress
What are two types of benign tumors?
Adenoma & Osteoma
A patient presented with swelling of the femur. MRI results indicated enlargement and
thickening of the bone. The urinalysis showed hydroxyproline. The patient was
prescribed NSAIDs and physical therapy, and surgery was recommended. Which
disease does this describe?
Swollen femur, thickening/enlargement of bone, urinalysis showed hydroxyproline
Paget Disease
An entry from a patient's chart:
Sports injury- hand
Chief complaint: small 5th digit finger pain
General: Injury happened while playing football. No prior history to the site, and
patient denies and other injuries to hand.
Physical exam: Pale skin, swelling, sever pain at the joint, especially when in use, joint
appears deformed
Pain scale: 10
X-ray: torn soft tissue ligaments surrounding Metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint injury
Treatment: Surgical reconstruction to realign bone and ligaments
What condition is this?
Finger Dislocation
,A patient presents with burning, weakness, and tingling in one hand. The patient in
unable to demonstrate a strong grip and experiencing stronger discomfort at night.
The Physician recommends treatment by medial nerve decompression.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
A patient presented with restlessness and exhaustion; constant, dull muscle aches;
and tenderness. The patient describes the pain as being a 9 out of a 10 point scale. The
pain has been chronic for one year now, but worsened after having an argument with
a family member recently. Upon physical exam, positive tender points are found on
the back of the head, outer elbow, and inner knee.The patient's diagnostic workup
includes the following blood work: CBC, ESR, and a thyroid function screening.The
patient's treatment plan is as follows: Treat with analgesics and antidepressants. Refer
to stress management and physical therapy.Which condition is this patient being
treated for?
Fibromyalgia
A chart indicates that the patient recently spent three days riding a motorcycle. The
patient now reports right wrist an arm pain with limited mobility. During the exam, the
patient is unable to rotate the wrist and no inflammation is present. Additionally, the
chart contains the following information:
Physical exam: pain is 0 with no motions and 6-10 with minimal motion
Treatment plan: short arm splint, apply ice as needed
Sprain
Skin condition in which depigmentation appears on different parts of the body that
are often exposed to sunlight. Skin biopsy reveals lack of melacytes.
Vitiligo
Raised red area recently developed on an 8 year old patient's back after eating
peanuts.
Urticaria
, Physical exam: patient was found to have small oozing vesicle on the skin of both
hands. Both hands are hot to the touch and swollen. The patient reported itching,
burning, stinging of the skin of both hands. The patient is a nurse and frequently wears
latex gloves.
Contact Dermatitis
A patient has severe itching on the face. The physical exam reveals dry skin and small
lesions. The patient has a family history of allergic rhinitis. The physician prescribes
topical anti itch cream and instructs daily skin care.
Eczema
Several painful vesicular lesions on face, mouth, and tongue. The patient is diagnosed
with a condition caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox.
Shingles/ Herpes Zoster
ER visit for sudden onset of speech impairment, severe headache, falling don while
standing, and inability to move the arm and leg on the right side.
Cerebral angiogram shows an occlusion of blood vessels.
Ischemic Stroke
Which disease can vitamin B12 deficiency be attributed to?
Alcoholism
Two possible causes for peripheral neuropathy.
Lead poisoning & Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Slurred speech, difficulty walking, dilated pupils, amnesia, convulsion signs,
subnormal blood pressure, and subnormal temperature signs.
Subdural Hematoma
Temporary loss of consciousness, dilated pupils, hostility, combativeness.
Cerebral Concussion
