Correct Answers
.3 single gene disorders - ANSWER-autosomal recessive, autosomal dominant,
sex-linked
.acute gastritis - ANSWER-results from overuse of NSAIDS (suppress protective
prostaglandins) or ETOH (alcohol)
heals once offending agent is removed
.Acute Pancreatitis - ANSWER-escape of pancreatic enzyme into pancreas and
surrounding causing AUTODIGESTION
.Afib sequela - ANSWER-Small but significant decrease in CO (when atria cant
properly contract CO diminishes)
Pooling of blood in atria( blood gets sludgy becomes thrombi maybe emboli)
.Alternative name for Down syndrome - ANSWER-Trisomy 21
.Aneurysm S/S - ANSWER-if leaks or ruptures in brain
,weakness on one side of the body
change in level of consciousness
headache
.Aneurysms - ANSWER-dilated or out-pouching of arterial vessel wall from
weakened arterial walls
injury to the intima allowing blood to seep into arterial muscles and tissues
.Angina - ANSWER-intensity varies according to how much ischemia, pain is
exacerbated by exersice
.Angina patho - ANSWER-buildup of lactic acid& stretching of ischemic myocardium
irriate nerve fibers--afferent sensory nerves transmit pain impulses to area of spinal
cord--- radiation of pain to left arm, jaw, back
.Arterial insufficiency - ANSWER-Plaque build up,hardening of walls
etiology: genetics, lack of exercise, diet, alcoholism, smoking
.Arteriosclerosis - ANSWER-chronic disease of arterial system
.Arteriosclerosis etiology - ANSWER-HTN, smoking,diabetes, infectin, high
cholesteral, microscopic damage,
, .Ascites - ANSWER-increased back pressure into portal veins-increased hydrostatic
pressure- fluid into abdominal cavity
.Asterixis - ANSWER-liver flap-- flapping tremor of hands as result of cirrhosis
.Atherosclerosis - ANSWER-fat deposits in wall causing inflammation and coagulatory
response
.Atrial fibrilation - ANSWER-Atria quiver due to heart disease
occurs during slightly ischemic
.Barrett's esophagus - ANSWER-Tissue in esophagus becomes dysplastic
(precancerous) due to GERD
.Beriberi disease - ANSWER-Lack of thiamine (B1)causing problems with Memory and
parasthesia
etiology: alcoholism, poor diet
S/S SOB, swollen legs, pain
.Carcinoma - ANSWER-malignant epithelium (Skin cancer)
.causes of bowl obstruction - ANSWER-adhesions (scaring)