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What causes a yeast infection? - ANSWERS--When Candida albicans
is overgrown. Most common cause of overgrowth includes poor
hygiene
Why are women more prone to UTIs? - ANSWERS--Shorter urethra
than males and higher chance to be exposed to microorganisms in
external environment due to anus being close
BPH manifestations - ANSWERS--- urine hesitancy
- prostate is enlarged blocking the urethra
- dribbling
- bladder distention
- decreased stream
What is the blood type known as the universal donor? Universal
recipient? - ANSWERS--blood type O donor, AB universal recipient.
What is anemia? - ANSWERS--Anemia is a deficiency in red blood
cells or hemoglobin.
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What are the general manifestations of ALL anemias, and why do we
see them? - ANSWERS--- fatigue: oxygen deficit
- pallor (pale skin): due to the body moving blood from the skin to
more important organs
- dyspnea (an increased effort to breathe(SOB)): oxygen deficit
What are the manifestations (including the rationales) of iron
deficiency anemia? - ANSWERS--- glossitis & stomatitis: inflammation
of tongue
- brittle hair and concave nails: iron deficiency
causes of iron deficient anemia? - ANSWERS--- insufficient intake
through diet
- chronic blood loss
- severe liver disease: affects iron absorption/storage
- duodenal absorption
duodenal - ANSWERS--pertaining to the duodenum; the first part of
the small intestine
What is pernicious anemia? - ANSWERS--Vitamin B12 deficiency
What are the manifestations of pernicious anemia? - ANSWERS--
paresthesia & ataxia
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parasthesia - ANSWERS--numbness and tingling in extremities
ataxia - ANSWERS--lack of muscle coordination
What is the pathophysiology of aplastic anemia? - ANSWERS--body
isn't producing enough new blood cells
What manifestations would you see with aplastic anemia? -
ANSWERS--- infection
- anemia
- bleeding
Describe the pathophysiology of sickle cell anemia - ANSWERS--
formation of abnormal hemoglobins ( HgBs)
manifestations of sickle cell anemia - ANSWERS--- Pain crisis
- pallor
-fatigue
- dyspnea
- tachycardic
What can trigger a pain crisis in a sickle cell patient? - ANSWERS--
anything that causes VASOCONSTRICTION
-ex: blockage, cold temps, smoking, stress, hypoxia
APEA Pathophysiology Exam Preparation Newest With
Complete Questions And Correct Detailed Answers| Brand New
Version
What causes a yeast infection? - ANSWERS--When Candida albicans
is overgrown. Most common cause of overgrowth includes poor
hygiene
Why are women more prone to UTIs? - ANSWERS--Shorter urethra
than males and higher chance to be exposed to microorganisms in
external environment due to anus being close
BPH manifestations - ANSWERS--- urine hesitancy
- prostate is enlarged blocking the urethra
- dribbling
- bladder distention
- decreased stream
What is the blood type known as the universal donor? Universal
recipient? - ANSWERS--blood type O donor, AB universal recipient.
What is anemia? - ANSWERS--Anemia is a deficiency in red blood
cells or hemoglobin.
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What are the general manifestations of ALL anemias, and why do we
see them? - ANSWERS--- fatigue: oxygen deficit
- pallor (pale skin): due to the body moving blood from the skin to
more important organs
- dyspnea (an increased effort to breathe(SOB)): oxygen deficit
What are the manifestations (including the rationales) of iron
deficiency anemia? - ANSWERS--- glossitis & stomatitis: inflammation
of tongue
- brittle hair and concave nails: iron deficiency
causes of iron deficient anemia? - ANSWERS--- insufficient intake
through diet
- chronic blood loss
- severe liver disease: affects iron absorption/storage
- duodenal absorption
duodenal - ANSWERS--pertaining to the duodenum; the first part of
the small intestine
What is pernicious anemia? - ANSWERS--Vitamin B12 deficiency
What are the manifestations of pernicious anemia? - ANSWERS--
paresthesia & ataxia
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parasthesia - ANSWERS--numbness and tingling in extremities
ataxia - ANSWERS--lack of muscle coordination
What is the pathophysiology of aplastic anemia? - ANSWERS--body
isn't producing enough new blood cells
What manifestations would you see with aplastic anemia? -
ANSWERS--- infection
- anemia
- bleeding
Describe the pathophysiology of sickle cell anemia - ANSWERS--
formation of abnormal hemoglobins ( HgBs)
manifestations of sickle cell anemia - ANSWERS--- Pain crisis
- pallor
-fatigue
- dyspnea
- tachycardic
What can trigger a pain crisis in a sickle cell patient? - ANSWERS--
anything that causes VASOCONSTRICTION
-ex: blockage, cold temps, smoking, stress, hypoxia
