Inflammation and Cellular Regulation Crossword Flashcards
What is an elevation in body temp caused by release of cytokines?
Fever
What is caused by increased cellular permeability and fluid migration
Edema
What is caused by increased metabolism at injury site?
Heat
What is the body’s response to injury?
Inflammation
What is a WBC count <5000/ul called
Leukopenia
What is nutrition given through a central line called?
Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
What substance causes gastritis, and interferes with the absorption of cobalamin?
Alcohol
What is used to treat pain, but can cause ulcers?
NSAIDs
What is used to reduce inflammation?
Steroids
What is used to administer TPN?
Picc Line
What is the site of ulcers aggravated by food consumption?
Duodenum
What is a bleeding problem called?
Hemorrhage
What is an inadequate number of platelets called?
Thrombocytopenia
What is a low RBC called?
Anemia
What is used to coat and protect stomach mucosa?
Sucralfate
What is used to treat some cancers?
Chemotherapy
What is the redness of skin caused by increased RBCs called?
Eryhthema
What is the diagnostic procedure to diagnose PUD or IBD?
Endoscopy
What is excessive watery stool called?
Diarrhea
What is the inflammatory bowel disease that can involve any segment of the GI track?
Chron’s disease
What happens when inflammatory response is not able to clear pathogens from the body?
Infection
What is the bacteria responsible for most peptic ulcers?
Helicobacter pylori
What is the complication of uncontrolled cell growth?
Cancer
What is the fluid with WBCs called?
Excudate
What do we give to treat H. pylori?
Antibiotics
What is the main cell type involved in the inflammatory response?
WBCs
What is pale skin caused by thromboxane release called?
Pallor
