Patho exam 3 (Augusta university) Dr.
Garret questions well answered graded
A+
Differentiate a STEMI from a NONSTEMI related to pathophysiology of amount of
myocardial damage. - correct answer ✔✔- STEMI a life-threatening MI that
involves the full thickness of the ventricular wall
- NONSTEMI is not as life threatening due to some of the arteries still being patent
and it involves the inner 1/3- 1/2 of the ventricular wall
which patient population is at risk for vascular retinopathy - correct answer
✔✔diabetics
· Name which condition is the leading cause of preventable blindness and is
caused by increased pressure on the optic nerve. - correct answer ✔✔glaucoma
what is the pathopysiology of cataracts - correct answer ✔✔opacity in the lens
that interferes with the transmission of light to retinas. causes can be due to
age,diabetes,smoking,or trama
what is the pathophysiology of macular degeneration - correct answer
✔✔painless, progressive disease that blurs central vision and limits perception of
detail.
Has two form wet and dry
leading cause is age
, what is the pathophysiology of retinal detachment - correct answer ✔✔black
spots occur across the vision field normally caused by a tear in the retina.
normally painless
·Differentiate between myopia and hyperopia. - correct answer ✔✔myopia is
nearsightedness
Hyperopia is farsightedness
Describe the 2 most common causes of otitis media in children - correct answer
✔✔acute inflammation and accumulation of fluid
Define presbycusis - correct answer ✔✔age related irreversible hearing loss
Differentiate between sensory and conductive hearing loss - correct answer
✔✔conductive is a disorder in transmission
sensory is the disorder of the auditory nerve or auditory pathway
Define factors contributing to the development of constipation - correct answer
✔✔low fiber/ fluid intake
sedentary lifestyle
drugs
ignoring urge
Garret questions well answered graded
A+
Differentiate a STEMI from a NONSTEMI related to pathophysiology of amount of
myocardial damage. - correct answer ✔✔- STEMI a life-threatening MI that
involves the full thickness of the ventricular wall
- NONSTEMI is not as life threatening due to some of the arteries still being patent
and it involves the inner 1/3- 1/2 of the ventricular wall
which patient population is at risk for vascular retinopathy - correct answer
✔✔diabetics
· Name which condition is the leading cause of preventable blindness and is
caused by increased pressure on the optic nerve. - correct answer ✔✔glaucoma
what is the pathopysiology of cataracts - correct answer ✔✔opacity in the lens
that interferes with the transmission of light to retinas. causes can be due to
age,diabetes,smoking,or trama
what is the pathophysiology of macular degeneration - correct answer
✔✔painless, progressive disease that blurs central vision and limits perception of
detail.
Has two form wet and dry
leading cause is age
, what is the pathophysiology of retinal detachment - correct answer ✔✔black
spots occur across the vision field normally caused by a tear in the retina.
normally painless
·Differentiate between myopia and hyperopia. - correct answer ✔✔myopia is
nearsightedness
Hyperopia is farsightedness
Describe the 2 most common causes of otitis media in children - correct answer
✔✔acute inflammation and accumulation of fluid
Define presbycusis - correct answer ✔✔age related irreversible hearing loss
Differentiate between sensory and conductive hearing loss - correct answer
✔✔conductive is a disorder in transmission
sensory is the disorder of the auditory nerve or auditory pathway
Define factors contributing to the development of constipation - correct answer
✔✔low fiber/ fluid intake
sedentary lifestyle
drugs
ignoring urge
