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Chapter 1-4 Review Flashcards

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Cause is unknown

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Idiopathic

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Disease means the study of cause

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Etiology

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Disease related to the respiratory system. Ex. Common cold

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Acute disease

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Hereditary disease that is present at birth even if not apparent

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Congenital

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Other causes of congenital disorder during pregnancy

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fetal alcohol syndrome and cerebral palsy (difficulty with delivery)

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Hereditary diseases are classified in 3 basic ways

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  1. Single gene abnormality
  2. Abnormality of several genes (polygenic)
  3. Abnormality of chromosome ( either absence or additional)
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  • motor vehicle accidents (mva)
  • firearms
  • poison
  • falls
  • suffocation
  • suicide
  • homicide
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Causes trauma

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A is for Airway
B is for Breathing
C is for Cardiac function
This prioritize of care and incorporates an abc prioritizing method

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Triage

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Redness, heat, swelling, pain and loss of motion are signs of…

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Inflammation

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Tube running through the nose and into the stomach can be used for feedings if supplement is planned short term

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Nasogastric tube

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Shortens the life span of the individual by increasing the chance for arteriosclerosis, leading to cardiovascular diseases

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Obesity

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House dust, grass, pets, perfumes or insect bites are reactions of….

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Allergies

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Hereditary, lifestyle, stress, diet, and environment are the mechanisms of what

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Aging

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Large tumor or swelling filled with blood, commonly called a bruise or contusion

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Hematoma

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The process of using light, short waves such as ultraviolet or xrays

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Radiation

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Biological agent, virus, chemicals, radiation are examples of

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Carcinogens

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Commonly occurs in the uterine cervix, larynx and mouth

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Carcinoma in situ

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Common sites of bloodstream metastasis are

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Liver, lungs and brain

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Occurs more frequently due to extreme, blistering burns @ young age. Fair skinned are at greatest risk for skin cancer b/c of lack of protective effects of melanin

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Melanoma

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Males who suffer w prostatic cancer can undergo

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Treatment w estrogen medication to counteract the effects of testerone

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This cancer is also known to have herpes simplex virus

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Cervical cancer

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These two cancers have a higher incidence in certain families

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Colon and breast cancer

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Don't smoke
Limit alcohol intake
Sun exposure 
Limit xrays
Healthy body weight
Exercise 
Hpv vaccine
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Cancer prevention

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Monthly breast self-examinations, regular pap tests and mammograms(females)

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Screening measures for diagnosis of cancer

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Most definitive test used to diagnose a tumor

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A biopsy

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Fracture might occur if a tumor has invaded the bone and caused weakness at the site

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Pathologic fracture

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Surgery, chemotherapy and radiation and hormone treatment

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Major types of treatment for cancer

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Usually indicated when cure is not possible but when surgery will alleviate pain and discomfort

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Palliative surgery

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Typically caused by streptococcal and staphylococcal bacteria

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Abscesses

Ex. Boils, furuncles and pimples

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Often caused by streptococcus or staphylococcus bacteria. Due to the body’s inability to confide

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Cellulitis

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Affects healing time

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Age, size, location, nutrition, immobility, circulation, organism virulence, steroids

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Steroid therapy inhibits the inflammatory response giving the invading offender the upper hand

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Steroids

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Frequently is obstructed by adhesions following abdominal surgery

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The intestines

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Including Upper respiratory infections, influenza like infections, pneumonia and bronchitis account for more than 80% of all infections

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Respiratory infections

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Smallest infective organisms and must be visualized by an electron microscope

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Viruses

Human Diseases (Pathology) (7 decks)

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