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PATHO - MIDTERM L3 (Respiratory System) Flashcards

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A respiratory distress syndrome serving as a disorder of prematurity that affects infants due to incomplete maturation of the surfactant-producing system

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Hyaline Membrane Disease

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Two treatments for Hyaline Membrane Disease

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  1. Proper Thermal Environment
  2. Satisfactory Levels of Tissue Oxygenation
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Affects exocrine gland function with respiratory effects including excessive secretions, obstruction of bronchial system, infection, and tissue damage

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Cystic Fibrosis

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Most frequent type of lung infection resulting in the inflammation of the lung

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Pneumonia

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Main causes of pneumonia include (3):

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  1. Bacteria
  2. Virus
  3. Mycoplasm
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Most common bacterial pneumonia affecting the alveoli of the lobes of the lungs

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Pneumoccocal Lobar Pneumonia

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Treatment for Pneumoccocal Lobar Pneumonia include:

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  1. Antibiotics
  2. Bedrest
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Through a common community pathogen, it is found twice as frequently in pneumonias in hospitalized patients

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Staphylococcal Pneumonia

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More rare pneumonia appearing localized around the bronchi in the lower lobes

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Streptococcal Pneumonia

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Severe bacterial pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria

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Legionnaire’s Disease

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Legionnaire’s Disease is also known as ________

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Legionellosis

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Legionnaire’s Disease often begins _______ after exposure

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2-10

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A type of “atypical” bacteria that commonly causes mild infections of the respiratory system; with milder symptoms than pneumonia caused by other germs

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Mycoplasma Pneumonia

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Mycoplasma Pneumonia is also known as _______

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Walking Pneumonia

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Caused by acid vomitus aspirated into the lower respiratory tract

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Aspiration Pneumonia

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Permanent, abnormal dilatation of one or more large bronchi due to the destruction of the elastic and muscular components of the bronchial wall.

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Bronchiectasis

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Infection caused by inhalation wherein lesions are more commonly seen in the apical region of the chest

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Tuberculosis

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18
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Bacteria responsible for TB

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Mycobacterium Tuberculosis / Mycobacterium Tuberculae

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Group of disorders that cause chronic airways obstruction

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

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20
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Enumerate the common forms of COPD (2):

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  1. Chronic Bronchitis
  2. Emphysema
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Arises from long term, heavy smoking, which irritates the mucous lining of the bronchial tree, increasing susceptibility to both bacterial and viral infections

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Chronic Bronchitis

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Pertains to expulsion of mucus or phlegm from the throat that serves as one of the primary symptoms of chronic bronchitis

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Expectoration

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The lung’s alveoli become distended, usually from loss of elasticity or interference with expiration.

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Emphysema

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Result of emphysema progression appearing radiographically as a depressed or flattened diaphragm with abnormally radiolucent lungs and an increase retrosternal air space.

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Hyperinflation

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A group of occupational disease on which inhalation of foreign inorganic dust materials result in pulmonary fibrosis

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Pneumoconioses

26
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Three primary types of Pneumonoconiosis include:

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  1. Silicosis
  2. Anthracosis
  3. Asbestosis
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Inhalation of silica (quartz) common among miners, grinders and sandblasters, sometimes radiographically referred to as “Eggshell Calcifications”

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Silicosis

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Results from inhaling of coal dust and associated
with coal workers

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Anthracosis

29
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Anthracosis is otherwise known as __________

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Black Lung Disease

30
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Result from inhalation of asbestos dust and radiographically demonstrated as a diaphragmatic pleural calcification

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Asbestosis

31
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Localized area of dead lung tissue surrounded by inflammatory debris.

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Lung Abscess

32
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Accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity

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Empyema

33
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Inflammation of the pleura indicating inconsequential thoracic pain varying in intensity

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Pleurisy

34
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Excess fluid collection in the pleural cavity

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Pleural Effusion

35
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Pleural Effusion containing blood is called _________

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Hemothorax

36
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Radiographically visualized as blunting of the costophrenic angle seen in an erect lateral projection of the chest / lateral decubitus

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Pleural Effusion

37
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Infection and inflammation of paranasal sinuses

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Sinusitis

38
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Complete or partial collapse of the entire lung or lobe of the lung

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Atelectasis

39
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Occurs when free air is trapped in the pleural space and compresses lung tissue

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Pneumothorax

40
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Pneumothorax is best seen on an ________ chest radiograph

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Erect

41
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Wrinkle on patients that produce artifacts that may be mistaken as pneumothorax

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Pseudopneumothorax

42
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Usually benign but classified by the WHO as under the lung cancer classification due to its tendencies to invade local tissues

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Bronchial Adenoma

43
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Most common fatal primary malignancy of the lung

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Bronchogenic Carcinoma

44
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Bronchial Adenoma may be classified into two, namely:

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  1. Carcinoid Tumor
  2. Mucous Gland Adenoma
45
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Group of organs that facilitate the intake of oxygen and the removal of carbon dioxide

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Respiratory System

46
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Filters, warms, and humidifies air

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Nasal Cavity

47
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Passageway for air and food connecting the nasal cavity to the larynx

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Pharynx

48
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Houses the vocal chords and plays a role in sound production along with protection of trachea against food aspiration

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Larynx

49
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Conducts air to the bronchi lined with cilia and mucus to trap particles

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Trachea

50
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Two main branches from the trachea that lead to each lung; further dividing into smaller branches

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Bronchi

51
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Contain alveoli where gas exchange occurs

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Lungs

52
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Tiny air sacs at the end of bronchioles where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged with the blood

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Alveoli

53
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How many lobes does the right lung have ?

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Three (3)

54
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Enumerate the functions of the Respiratory System (4):

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  1. Gas Exchange
  2. Regulation of Blood pH
  3. Protection
  4. Sound Production
55
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Oxygen from inhaled air passes through the alveoli into the bloodstream, while carbon dioxide is expelled from the blood into the alveoli to be exhaled.

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Gas Exchange

56
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By controlling the levels of
carbon dioxide in the blood, the respiratory system helps maintain acid-base balance

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Regulation of Blood pH

57
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The respiratory system helps filter out pathogens and irritants through mucus and cilia

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Protection

58
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The larynx facilitates vocalization and communication

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Sound Production

59
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Bacteria responsible for Staphylococcocal Pneumonia

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Staphylococcus Aureus

60
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Primary symptom of emphysema

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Dyspnea

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