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1. Which types of tissue Epithelial and connective tissues
most often develop tu-
mors?
2. Papilloma A wart
3. Lipoma Begins in fatty tissue
4. Myoma Fibroid
5. Chondroma Benign tumor of cartilage cells
6. What are sarcomas? They are tumors that can be found anywhere and begin in connective
tissue
7. What are the early signs Fevers and night sweats
of lymphoma
8. What is radiation thera- When seeds are implanted into a malignant prostate and then irradi-
py ated, this is called radiation therapy. This is used to reduce damage to
healthy tissue
9. What is a vesicle? Small fluid filled elevation of skin (e.g. blister)
10. What is a pustule? elevation of the skin containing white blood cells and cell debris
11. What is a macule? A spot that is not raised or depressed. (such as a freckle)
12. What is a papule? A firm raised area of the skin (such as a pimple)
13. What is an excoriation? scratch in the skin
14. Laceration Rough jagged wound
15. Fissure Crack in the skin
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16. Ulcer Sore with disintegration and death of affected tissue
17. Superficial burn involves the epidermal layer of the skin
18. Superficial partial thick- appears with blisters and pain at the burn site
ness burn
19. What are shingles and Shingles are painful vesicular lesions caused by varicella. The normal
how are they treated treatment is antiviral medications and costicosteroids to decrease pain.
20. What is Tissue destruc- superficial.
tion involving only the
epidermal layer of the
skin
21. What are two signs of al- Pruritus (itching) and urticarial (hives)
lergic skin reactions
22. What are three autoim- Pemphigus, scleroderma and lupus erythematosus are all autoimmuse
mune diseases involving diseases involving the skin.
the skin?
23. Damage to what can dis- Semicircular canals in the ear
turb equilibrium?
24. How can otitis media be By placing a myingotomy tube in the ear
prevented?
25. What results in progres- Presbycusis
sive hearing loss?
26. What can allevi- Speaking in clear, low-pitched tones
ate age-related hearing
loss?
WGU Pathophysiology (Edited)
| Complete Exam Study Guide,
Practice Questions, Answers & ATI
Review Material
, WGU Pathophysiology (Edited)
WGU Pathophysiology (Edited).pdf
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1. Which types of tissue Epithelial and connective tissues
most often develop tu-
mors?
2. Papilloma A wart
3. Lipoma Begins in fatty tissue
4. Myoma Fibroid
5. Chondroma Benign tumor of cartilage cells
6. What are sarcomas? They are tumors that can be found anywhere and begin in connective
tissue
7. What are the early signs Fevers and night sweats
of lymphoma
8. What is radiation thera- When seeds are implanted into a malignant prostate and then irradi-
py ated, this is called radiation therapy. This is used to reduce damage to
healthy tissue
9. What is a vesicle? Small fluid filled elevation of skin (e.g. blister)
10. What is a pustule? elevation of the skin containing white blood cells and cell debris
11. What is a macule? A spot that is not raised or depressed. (such as a freckle)
12. What is a papule? A firm raised area of the skin (such as a pimple)
13. What is an excoriation? scratch in the skin
14. Laceration Rough jagged wound
15. Fissure Crack in the skin
, WGU Pathophysiology (Edited)
WGU Pathophysiology (Edited).pdf
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_9ylptn
16. Ulcer Sore with disintegration and death of affected tissue
17. Superficial burn involves the epidermal layer of the skin
18. Superficial partial thick- appears with blisters and pain at the burn site
ness burn
19. What are shingles and Shingles are painful vesicular lesions caused by varicella. The normal
how are they treated treatment is antiviral medications and costicosteroids to decrease pain.
20. What is Tissue destruc- superficial.
tion involving only the
epidermal layer of the
skin
21. What are two signs of al- Pruritus (itching) and urticarial (hives)
lergic skin reactions
22. What are three autoim- Pemphigus, scleroderma and lupus erythematosus are all autoimmuse
mune diseases involving diseases involving the skin.
the skin?
23. Damage to what can dis- Semicircular canals in the ear
turb equilibrium?
24. How can otitis media be By placing a myingotomy tube in the ear
prevented?
25. What results in progres- Presbycusis
sive hearing loss?
26. What can allevi- Speaking in clear, low-pitched tones
ate age-related hearing
loss?
