Final Exam Patho. Chamberlain | 117 Questions and Answers with complete solution

Turner Syndrome - Occurs when only one sex chromosome, the X chromosome, is present Affects females Person only has 45 chromosomes Characteristics: Short stature Can have mental deficits Causes of Edema - increased capillary hydrostatic pressure, loss of plasma proteins, obstruction of lymphatic circulation, increased capillary permeability Impetigo:Common infection in infants and children Caused by S. aureus-highly contagious in neonates - Signs and symptoms Lesions on the face which rapidly enlarge and rupture to form yellowish-brown crusty masses Leads to scratching and further spread of infection Psoriasis: Chronic inflammatory skin disorder Caused by abnormal T cell activation Excessive of keratinocytes Cellular proliferation is greatly increased - Signs and symptoms Lesions(silvery plaque) on the face, scalp, elbows, knees Itching or burning sensation Herpes Simplex 1: Most common cause of cold sores or fever blisters on or near the lips Spread by saliva - Signs and Symptoms Pain, sore lips, burning sensation, tingling, itching at infection site followed by soresPainful fluid filled blisters Varicella: Chickenpox A highly contagious viral infection - Signs and symptoms: itching, blister like rash on the skin Fever, fatigue, loss of appetite Zoster: Shingles