West Coast University Pathophysiology Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is Dysphagia? - correct answer Difficulty in swallowing -Inability to initiate swallowing -Sensations that swallowed liquids/solids "stick" in esophagus -Pain with swallowing (odynophagia) may accompany What is Dysphagia Type 1? - correct answer Problems in delivery of food/fluid into esophagus What causes Dysphagia Type 1? - correct answer -Related to neuromuscular incoordination -Normal sequence is absent or altered What are symptoms of Dysphagia Type 1? - correct answer...

West Coast University Pathophysiology Week 1: Ch. 1, Ch. 2, Ch.4, Ch.7 Etiology - correct answer The known cause for the disease. The study of causes/reasons for phenomena. Identify's causal factors acting in concert that provoke a particular disease or injury. Pathophysiology - correct answer The study of disease process. Idiopathic - correct answer The cause of the disease is unknown Iatrogenic - correct answer Causes results from unintended or unwanted medical t...

presence of philadelphia chromosome high granulocyte count CORRECT ANSWER chronic myeloid leukemia clinical significance 15% of all leukemia cases avg age: 40-45 CORRECT ANSWER CML stats fatigue, weight loss, sweats, bleeding disorder, splenomegaly CORRECT ANSWER CML signs/symptoms responds poorly to chemo anti bcr/abl therapy bmt (bone marrow transfusion) CORRECT ANSWER CML treatment median survival ~2 years CORRECT ANSWER what happens if CML left untreated? malignant disord...

Blood Pressure CORRECT ANSWER Systolic: Stroke Volume ejected with each beat and compliance of aorta and large arteries. (EJECTION) Diastolic: Closure of the aortic valve, energy stored in elastic fibers and resistance to flow through arterioles into capillaries. (REFILL) Arterial Compliance CORRECT ANSWER The Vessel's ability to expand and contract. (the elasticity of the arteries) Stroke Volume measures... CORRECT ANSWER The amount of blood that is ejected from Left Ventricle Contracti...

West Coast University Pathophysiology (Baroon) questions with correct answers

Cerebral aneurysm presentation CORRECT ANSWER severe, sudden headache Meningitis & Encephalitis etiology CORRECT ANSWER -Meningitis: bacteria usually reach the CNS via the bloodstream or extension from cranial structures like sinuses or ears --Most common bacteria are streptococcus pneumoniae; bacteria invade leptomeninges; accumulation of inflammatory exudate can result in obstructive hydrocephalus Meningitis & Encephalitis CM CORRECT ANSWER headache, fever, stiff neck (meningismus), and...

Anabolism CORRECT ANSWER *Hormones* Insulin promotes anabolism and lowers plasma glucose. anabolic steroids promote growth *BUILD UP* - stored foodstuffs in cells - glycogen - proteins - triglycerides Catabolism CORRECT ANSWER *Hormones* Glucagon "Alpha Cell fro Islet of Langerhans" Epinephrine "GAS" Cortisol "Stress Hormone" *BREAKS DOWN* - available foodstuffs (in blood) - glucose - amino acids -> liver converts into KETONES - free fatty acids -> liver converts...

West Coast University Pathophysiology: CH 36 questions with correct answers

Which system controls the diameter of the airways? CORRECT ANSWER Autonomic Nervous System The autonomic nervous system controls... CORRECT ANSWER the resistance to airflow via contraction and relaxation of smooth muscle. Which system controls bronchoconstriction via vagus nerve and cholinergic receptors? CORRECT ANSWER Parasympathetic Nervous System Which system controls bronchodilation via Beta-2 Adrenergic receptors? CORRECT ANSWER Sympathetic Nervous System What manifests pulmona...

Hypoxia CORRECT ANSWER Low Oxygen (Blood flow is *NOT* compromised) Ischemia CORRECT ANSWER Decreased Blood Flow Focal Cerebral Ischemia CORRECT ANSWER Occurs with Stroke Global Cerebral ischemia CORRECT ANSWER Occurs with Heart Attack Hypoxia results in CORRECT ANSWER *Cell swelling* due to lack of ATP and decreased action of Na+/K+ pump. *Increased lactic acid* build up. Ischemia results in CORRECT ANSWER decreased delivery of glucose waste build up clotting Circle of Will...