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Patho Exam 3 Questions and Correct
Answers
hepatic veins Ans: — Valveless veins that empty into the inferior
vena cava
endocrine pancreas Ans: — Supplies the insulin and glucagon
needed in cell metabolism
exocrine pancreas Ans: — secretes digestive enzymes and alkaline
fluids through the pancreatic duct into the duodenum
- amylase, lipase, and proteases
inactive; intestine Ans: — pancreatic enzymes are secreted in the
_______ form and become activated in the ___________
acute pancreatitis Ans: — a reversible inflammatory process of the
pancreatic acini brought about by premature activation of
pancreatic enzymes
chronic pancreatitis Ans: — the recurring destruction of the
pancreatic tissue that results in atrophy, fibrosis, scarring, and the
development of calcification within the gland
causes of pancreatitis Ans: — Gallstones
Alcohol abuse
Sudden onset may follow intake of large meal or large amount of
alcohol
drugs such as thiazide diuretics or steroids
labs for pancreatitis Ans: — INCREASED: amylase, lipase, AST,
ALT, bilirubin & WBCs, glucose, CRP
DECREASED: calcium, magnesium, insulin
cholecystitis Ans: — diffuse inflammation of the gallbladder
secondary to obstruction of gallbladder outlet
bile salts Ans: — most abundant solute in the bile
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gallbladder Ans: — bile becomes concentrated in the ___________
spleen Ans: — breakdown of heme from RBC occurs in the
________
serum aminotransferase levels Ans: — assesses injury to liver cells
serum bilirubin, GGT and alkaline phosphatase Ans: — measure
hepatic excretory function
ultrasonography Ans: — evaluates liver structures
angiography Ans: — visualizes hepatic or portal circulation
liver biopsy Ans: — used to obtain tissue specimens for
microscopic examination
Hepatic encephalopathy Ans: — central nervous system
dysfunction resulting from liver disease; frequently associated
with elevated ammonia levels that produce changes in mental
status, altered level of consciousness, and coma
cirrhosis Ans: — chronic degenerative disease of the liver
jaundice and anorexia
ventilation Ans: — movement of gasses into and out of lungs
perfusions Ans: — movement of blood through the lungs
diffusion Ans: — between blood and lungs
pneumonia Ans: — An inflammation of lung tissue, wherer the
alveoli in the affected areas fill w/fluid
noninfectious etiologic of pneumonia Ans: — inhalation of
irritating fumes
aspiration of gastric contents
community acquired pneumonia Ans: — a type of pneumonia that
results from contagious infection outside of a hospital or clinic
Hospital acquired pneumonia Ans: — pneumonia occurring 48
hours or longer after hospital admission and not incubating at the
time of hospitalization.
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Patho Exam 3 Questions and Correct
Answers
hepatic veins Ans: — Valveless veins that empty into the inferior
vena cava
endocrine pancreas Ans: — Supplies the insulin and glucagon
needed in cell metabolism
exocrine pancreas Ans: — secretes digestive enzymes and alkaline
fluids through the pancreatic duct into the duodenum
- amylase, lipase, and proteases
inactive; intestine Ans: — pancreatic enzymes are secreted in the
_______ form and become activated in the ___________
acute pancreatitis Ans: — a reversible inflammatory process of the
pancreatic acini brought about by premature activation of
pancreatic enzymes
chronic pancreatitis Ans: — the recurring destruction of the
pancreatic tissue that results in atrophy, fibrosis, scarring, and the
development of calcification within the gland
causes of pancreatitis Ans: — Gallstones
Alcohol abuse
Sudden onset may follow intake of large meal or large amount of
alcohol
drugs such as thiazide diuretics or steroids
labs for pancreatitis Ans: — INCREASED: amylase, lipase, AST,
ALT, bilirubin & WBCs, glucose, CRP
DECREASED: calcium, magnesium, insulin
cholecystitis Ans: — diffuse inflammation of the gallbladder
secondary to obstruction of gallbladder outlet
bile salts Ans: — most abundant solute in the bile
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gallbladder Ans: — bile becomes concentrated in the ___________
spleen Ans: — breakdown of heme from RBC occurs in the
________
serum aminotransferase levels Ans: — assesses injury to liver cells
serum bilirubin, GGT and alkaline phosphatase Ans: — measure
hepatic excretory function
ultrasonography Ans: — evaluates liver structures
angiography Ans: — visualizes hepatic or portal circulation
liver biopsy Ans: — used to obtain tissue specimens for
microscopic examination
Hepatic encephalopathy Ans: — central nervous system
dysfunction resulting from liver disease; frequently associated
with elevated ammonia levels that produce changes in mental
status, altered level of consciousness, and coma
cirrhosis Ans: — chronic degenerative disease of the liver
jaundice and anorexia
ventilation Ans: — movement of gasses into and out of lungs
perfusions Ans: — movement of blood through the lungs
diffusion Ans: — between blood and lungs
pneumonia Ans: — An inflammation of lung tissue, wherer the
alveoli in the affected areas fill w/fluid
noninfectious etiologic of pneumonia Ans: — inhalation of
irritating fumes
aspiration of gastric contents
community acquired pneumonia Ans: — a type of pneumonia that
results from contagious infection outside of a hospital or clinic
Hospital acquired pneumonia Ans: — pneumonia occurring 48
hours or longer after hospital admission and not incubating at the
time of hospitalization.
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