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Other Systems Part Two Flashcards

1
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description of pain that may indicate metastasis

A

pain at site distal to initial tumor site

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2
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where would gallbladder pain hurt

A

RUQ

right scapula

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3
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what is metastasis

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movement of cancer cells from one body part to another (spread via lymphatic system or blood stream)

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4
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what is hemarthrosis

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bleeding into joint spaces

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5
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difference between benign and malignant tumors

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benign - localized, grows slowly.. non-invasive

malignant - invasive, rapid growth giving rise to metatasis, can be life-threatening

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6
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what organ may be replaced with sickle cell disease

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spleen

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7
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what is hand-foot syndrome

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painful swelling of soft tissue of the hands and feet

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8
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most common places for cancers to metastasize to bone

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lung

breast

prostate

thyroid

lymphatic

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9
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where does the esophagus refer pain

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midback

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10
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where does colon, appendix, pelvic viscera refer pain

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low back/sacrum

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11
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what intervention is contraindicated with sickle cell disease and why

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cold therapy (increases vasoconstriction and sickling)

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12
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hypovolemic shock is caused by…

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hemorrhage

vomitting

diarrhea

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13
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a positive Murphy’s Sign would be seen with

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cholecystitis

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14
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where does liver, diaphgragm, or pericardium refer pain

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shoulder

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15
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patients with neutropenia are at risk for…

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infections

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16
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skin appearance with anemia

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pallor or yellow

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17
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small cell cancer of the lung can result in

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Cushing’s Syndrome

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18
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what is anemia

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decrease in hemoglobin levels of the blood

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19
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what is dysphagia

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difficulty swallowing

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20
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hand-foot syndrome is common with what disease

A

sickle-cell crisis

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21
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what other clotting factor may be deficient with hemophilia

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clotting factor IX (hemophilia B or Christmas Disease)

22
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what is sickle cell crisis

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acute episodic condition occuring in children with sickle cell anemia

23
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exercise is contraindicated for people with what level of platelets

A

under 20,000

24
Q

what is not used as an intervention for hemophilia

A

PROM (myositis ossificans)

closed chain (too much compressive force through the joint)

25
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what is sarcoma

A

malignant tumor origininating in connective and mesodermal tissues (muscle, bone, fat)

26
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what is asterixis

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myoclonus of the hand with the wrist in extension

27
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when can gallbladder pain worsen

A

after a fatty meal

28
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what is asterixis indicative of

A

hepatic encephalopathy

drug overdose

Wilson’s Disease

29
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what is sickle cell trait

A

sickle cell anemia characterized by abnormal red blood cells

30
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what is neutropenia

A

decreased neutrophils in blood

31
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what is cholecystitis

A

partial or complete obstruction of the common bile duct resulting in inflammation of the gallbladder

32
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what is obstipation

A

intractable constipation with resulting fecal impaction or inability to pass gas and the retention of hard, dry stools in the rectum and colon

33
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where is hemarthrosis most common

A

synovial joints (knees, ankles, elbows, hips)

34
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what is hemophilia

A

a group of hereditary bleeding disorders

35
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what is Murphy’s Sign

A

palpate near right subcostal margin as patient takes a deep breath (pain is ilicited)

36
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in order to aid in venous return during shock, what position should the patient be placed in

A

supine

modified Trendelenberg

37
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what is carcinoma

A

malignant tumor origininating in epithelial tissues (skin, stomach, colon, breast, rectum)

38
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what is paraneoplastic syndrome

A

signs and symptoms are produced at a site distant from the tumor or its metastasized sites

39
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what is commonly present regarding muscles for hemophilia

A

CONTRACTURES

hip, knee, elbow flexion

plantar flexion

40
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severe anemia can lead to

A

liver

kidney

heart failure

41
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high-dose radiation around joints for cancer can result in

A

decreased ROM

42
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what muscles are commonly affected by hemophilia

A

forearm flexors

gastroc/soleus

iliopsoas

43
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where is pallor/yellow skin seen with anemia

A

face

hands

nail beds

lips

44
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where does gallbladder, stomach, pancreas, small intestine refer pain

A

midback/scapular

45
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low-platelet count numbers

A

anything under 20,000

46
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what clotting factor is most commonly absent with hemophilia

A

clotting factor VIII (hemophilia A)

47
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what is shock

A

an abnormal condition of inadequate blood flow to the body tissues

48
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what is lymphoma

A

affectng the lymphatic system (Hodgkin’s, lymphatic leukemia)

49
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what kind of pain results from surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy

A

iatrogenic

50
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what is ahalasia

A

lower esophageal sphincter fails to relax and food is trapped in the esophagus

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