Inflammation Key Terms NUR3

Question 1

The replacement of the normal squamous epithelium with the columnar epithelium, when the healing of the lesion occurs. Occurs in the esophagus due to lesions from acid reflux

Answer 1

Barrett epithelium

Question 2

The collection of free fluid within the peritoneal cavity caused by increased hydrostatic pressure from portal hypertension.

Answer 2

Ascites

Question 3

A complication of cirrhosis caused by excessive ascitic volume and manifested by dyspnea as a result of intraabdominal pressure, which limits thoracic expansion and diaphragmatic excursion

Answer 3

Hepatopulmonary Syndrome

Question 4

An invasive procedure performed to remove abdominal fluid in patients who have massive ascites.

Answer 4

Paracentesis

Question 5

A major complication of cirrhosis resulting in persistent increase in pressure within the portal vein from 3 mm Hg to at least 10 mm Hg.

Answer 5

Portal Hypertension

Question 6

Fatty stools

Answer 6

Steatorrhea

Question 7

Painful urination

Answer 7

Dysuria

Question 8

Abnormal enlargement of the kidney caused by a blockage of urine lower in the tract and filling of the kidney with urine.

Answer 8

Hydronephrosis

Question 9

An upper gastrointestinal disease caused by the backward flow (reflux) of gastrointestinal contents into the esophagus.

Answer 9

GERD