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Patho Exam 2 chamberlain Students also studied Science Medicine Pathophysiology Save NR 283 Exam 2 - Chamberlain 142 terms Sar2171763 Preview Patho exam 2 chamberlain universit ... 164 terms Mariel_Ortiz Preview Pathophysiology exam 2 263 terms adrianalozano209 Preview gas exc 49 terms hel2 Practice questions for this set Learn 1 / 7 Study with Learn What is status asthmaticus? What causes a yeast infection? When Candida albicans is overgrown. Most common cause of overgrowth includes poor hygiene Why are women more prone to UTIs? Shorter urethra than males and higher chance to be exposed to microorganisms in external environment due to anus being close Choose an answer 1 Mild episode of airway inflammation that responds to common treatment 2 Life-threatening episode of airway obstruction that is unresponsive to common treatment 3 Temporary airway constriction relieved by inhalers 4 Chronic airway obstruction managed with routine medication Don't know?

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BPH manifestations - urine hesitancy - prostate is enlarged blocking the urethra - dribbling - bladder distention - decreased stream What is the blood type known as the universal donor? Universal recipient? blood type O donor, AB universal recipient. What is anemia? Anemia is a deficiency in red blood cells or hemoglobin. What are the general manifestations of ALL anemias, and why do we see them? - fatigue: oxygen deficit - pallor (pale skin): due to the body moving blood from the skin to more important organs - dyspnea (an increased effort to breathe(SOB)): oxygen deficit What are the manifestations (including the rationales) of iron deficiency anemia? - glossitis & stomatitis: inflammation of tongue - brittle hair and concave nails: iron deficiency causes of iron deficient anemia? - insufficient intake through diet - chronic blood loss - severe liver disease: affects iron absorption/storage - duodenal absorption duodenal pertaining to the duodenum; the first part of the small intestine What is pernicious anemia? Vitamin B12 deficiency What are the manifestations of pernicious anemia? paresthesia & ataxia parasthesia numbness and tingling in extremities ataxia lack of muscle coordination What is the pathophysiology of aplastic anemia? body isn't producing enough new blood cells What manifestations would you see with aplastic anemia? - infection - anemia - bleeding Describe the pathophysiology of sickle cell anemia formation of abnormal hemoglobins ( HgBs) manifestations of sickle cell anemia - Pain crisis - pallor -fatigue - dyspnea - tachycardic What can trigger a pain crisis in a sickle cell patient? anything that causes VASOCONSTRICTION -ex: blockage, cold temps, smoking, stress, hypoxia

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Why do sickle cell patients have so much pain in a pain crisis? Blockage What is Hemophilia A? deficiency in clotting factor VIII manifestations of hemophilia A - persistent bleeding - hemorrhaging - blood in urine blood clotting disorder manifestations - purpura - petechiae - ecchymosis - persistent bleeding purpura the appearance of multiple purple discolorations on the skin caused by bleeding underneath the skin Petecchia small, pinpoint hemorrhage of the skin Ecchymosis bruising Describe the pathophysiology of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). A continuous cycle of the release of tissue factors leads to the production of lots of clots followed by the fibrinolytic system, breaking down these clots What manifestations do you see in disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)? - Acute renal failure - seizures - respiratory impairment - multiple bleeding sites what age group is most commonly diagnosed with leukemia? older population Leukocytes white blood cells Erythrocytes red blood cells Thrombocytes platelets What is leukemia? A cancer of white blood cells/leukocytes. Describe the differences between acute and chronic leukemias. Which has a better prognosis and why Acute- younger population, most immature non-functional WBCs Chronic- older population has better prognosis because FINISH What is residual volume? amount of air remaining in the lungs after a forced expiration Where do you see residual volume? COPD, asthma, etc. What is orthopnea? difficulty breathing while lying down

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