COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
communicable disease - ANSWER A disease that can be spread from one person or species
to another.
infectious disease - ANSWER A disease that is caused by a pathogen and that can be spread
from one individual to another.
myocardial infarction causes damage to - ANSWER arteries of : brain, retina, heart, kidneys.
what is expected in right sided heart falure - ANSWER JVD
what characterizes hypertensive crisis - ANSWER systolic BP > 180
types of anemia - ANSWER - Aplastic (decreased or missing RBC production)
- Iron Deficiency
- Folic Acid Deficiency
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency/Pernicious
,- Hemolytic (breakdown of RBCs faster than produced)
- Sickle Cell (RBCs die too early, shortage of RBCs)
Where does cancer originate from in leukemia? - ANSWER bone marrow
CD4 cells - ANSWER Helper T cells that mature in thymus that active B cells to create
immunity
Hodgkin's lymphoma - ANSWER distinguished from other lymphomas by the presence of
large, cancerous lymphocytes known as Reed-Sternberg cells
Lymphocytosis - ANSWER abnormal increase in lymphocytes, asymptomatic
Stable angina - ANSWER predictable and consistent pain that occurs on exertion and is
relieved by rest and/or nitroglycerin
Upper respiratory tract infection - ANSWER common cold, laryngitis, croup, pharyngitis,
rhinitis, sinusitis, and tonsillitis
lower respiratory tract infection - ANSWER pneumonia, bronchitis, tuberculosis
conditions that lead to COPD - ANSWER smoking, asthma, dust, chemicals, genetics
pnemonia - ANSWER an inflammation in the lung caused by infection from bacteria, viruses,
fungi, or parasites, or resulting from aspiration of chemicals. Hear crackles and rhonchi.
Asthma - ANSWER treatment resistant bronchospasm, same category of COPD
,pneumothorax - ANSWER air in the pleural cavity caused by a puncture of the lung or chest
wall
cor pulmonale - ANSWER right-sided heart failure arising from chronic lung disease
Coal Worker's Pneumoconiosis - ANSWER Carbon dust, seen in coal miners. Massive
exposure leads to diffuse fibrosis('black lung')
common characteristics of chronic digestive system disorders - ANSWER (Celiac, Chron's,
Colitis...) Abdominal pain, weight loss, changes in urination/bowel movements, bleeding,
diarrhea, n/v....
common characteristics of acute digestive system disorders - ANSWER (GERD, IBS, Hiatal
hernia...) Abd pain, bleeding, bloating, diarrhea, heartburn, n/v
pyelonephritis - ANSWER Inflammation of the renal pelvis and kidney; caused by bacterial
infection (commonly E. Coli)
glomerulonephritis - ANSWER inflammation of the glomeruli in the kidneys from injury or
illness
renal calculi (kidney stones) - ANSWER -Minerals in urine crystallize
-Most can pass, but some become too big and obstruct a ureter
renal cell carcinoma - ANSWER cancerous tumor that arises from kidney tubule cells; flank
pain, hematuria, abd lump
, end-stage renal disease (ESRD) - ANSWER any type of kidney disease in which there is little
or no remaining kidney function, requiring the patient to undergo dialysis or kidney transplant
for survival. Symptoms: n/v, fatigue, change in urination, chest pain, HTN, AMS
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) - ANSWER method used to replace normal
kidney function by circulating the patient's blood through a hemofilter and returning it to the
patient. benefit over other dialysis - happens 24 hrs/ day > slower shift in electrolytes
ulcerative colitis - ANSWER chronic inflammation of the colon with presence of ulcers -
autoimmune and inflammatory bowel diseases
Diverticulitis - ANSWER inflammation of a diverticulum, especially in the colon, causing pain
and disturbance of bowel function. Relieved by bowel movement, advise against enema and
colonoscopy.
organ targeted by virus that causes hep c - ANSWER liver
Hepatisis A,B,C,D,E spreads - ANSWER A and E - fecal/oral
BCD - blood, bodily fluids
Cholecystitis - ANSWER inflammation of the gallbladder; usually associated with gallstones
(RUQ pain radiates to back)
GERD cause - ANSWER failure of the lower esophageal sphincter to close
pancreatitis - ANSWER inflammation of the pancreas, can be cause by gallstone blocks
common bile duct
communicable disease - ANSWER A disease that can be spread from one person or species
to another.
infectious disease - ANSWER A disease that is caused by a pathogen and that can be spread
from one individual to another.
myocardial infarction causes damage to - ANSWER arteries of : brain, retina, heart, kidneys.
what is expected in right sided heart falure - ANSWER JVD
what characterizes hypertensive crisis - ANSWER systolic BP > 180
types of anemia - ANSWER - Aplastic (decreased or missing RBC production)
- Iron Deficiency
- Folic Acid Deficiency
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency/Pernicious
,- Hemolytic (breakdown of RBCs faster than produced)
- Sickle Cell (RBCs die too early, shortage of RBCs)
Where does cancer originate from in leukemia? - ANSWER bone marrow
CD4 cells - ANSWER Helper T cells that mature in thymus that active B cells to create
immunity
Hodgkin's lymphoma - ANSWER distinguished from other lymphomas by the presence of
large, cancerous lymphocytes known as Reed-Sternberg cells
Lymphocytosis - ANSWER abnormal increase in lymphocytes, asymptomatic
Stable angina - ANSWER predictable and consistent pain that occurs on exertion and is
relieved by rest and/or nitroglycerin
Upper respiratory tract infection - ANSWER common cold, laryngitis, croup, pharyngitis,
rhinitis, sinusitis, and tonsillitis
lower respiratory tract infection - ANSWER pneumonia, bronchitis, tuberculosis
conditions that lead to COPD - ANSWER smoking, asthma, dust, chemicals, genetics
pnemonia - ANSWER an inflammation in the lung caused by infection from bacteria, viruses,
fungi, or parasites, or resulting from aspiration of chemicals. Hear crackles and rhonchi.
Asthma - ANSWER treatment resistant bronchospasm, same category of COPD
,pneumothorax - ANSWER air in the pleural cavity caused by a puncture of the lung or chest
wall
cor pulmonale - ANSWER right-sided heart failure arising from chronic lung disease
Coal Worker's Pneumoconiosis - ANSWER Carbon dust, seen in coal miners. Massive
exposure leads to diffuse fibrosis('black lung')
common characteristics of chronic digestive system disorders - ANSWER (Celiac, Chron's,
Colitis...) Abdominal pain, weight loss, changes in urination/bowel movements, bleeding,
diarrhea, n/v....
common characteristics of acute digestive system disorders - ANSWER (GERD, IBS, Hiatal
hernia...) Abd pain, bleeding, bloating, diarrhea, heartburn, n/v
pyelonephritis - ANSWER Inflammation of the renal pelvis and kidney; caused by bacterial
infection (commonly E. Coli)
glomerulonephritis - ANSWER inflammation of the glomeruli in the kidneys from injury or
illness
renal calculi (kidney stones) - ANSWER -Minerals in urine crystallize
-Most can pass, but some become too big and obstruct a ureter
renal cell carcinoma - ANSWER cancerous tumor that arises from kidney tubule cells; flank
pain, hematuria, abd lump
, end-stage renal disease (ESRD) - ANSWER any type of kidney disease in which there is little
or no remaining kidney function, requiring the patient to undergo dialysis or kidney transplant
for survival. Symptoms: n/v, fatigue, change in urination, chest pain, HTN, AMS
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) - ANSWER method used to replace normal
kidney function by circulating the patient's blood through a hemofilter and returning it to the
patient. benefit over other dialysis - happens 24 hrs/ day > slower shift in electrolytes
ulcerative colitis - ANSWER chronic inflammation of the colon with presence of ulcers -
autoimmune and inflammatory bowel diseases
Diverticulitis - ANSWER inflammation of a diverticulum, especially in the colon, causing pain
and disturbance of bowel function. Relieved by bowel movement, advise against enema and
colonoscopy.
organ targeted by virus that causes hep c - ANSWER liver
Hepatisis A,B,C,D,E spreads - ANSWER A and E - fecal/oral
BCD - blood, bodily fluids
Cholecystitis - ANSWER inflammation of the gallbladder; usually associated with gallstones
(RUQ pain radiates to back)
GERD cause - ANSWER failure of the lower esophageal sphincter to close
pancreatitis - ANSWER inflammation of the pancreas, can be cause by gallstone blocks
common bile duct
