pathology 1 Flashcards
primary atypical pneumonia is caused primarily by what organism
mycoplasma pneumonia
what is the most frequent complication of lobar pneumonia
empyema
In most patients who suffer a pulmonary thromboembolism, where do the thrombi initially form, according to burton
in the deep veins of the calves
what condition presents itself with production of sputum resembling currant jelly
klebsiella pneumonia
name the disease process coined to these symptoms
1. right ventricular hypertrophy, pulmonary capillary constriction, and right side heart failure
cor pulmonale
what is egophany and what does it indicate
e-a change indicates consolidation
what term is given to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis that follows an acute course
hamman-rich syndrome
according to far van, the toxic effect of oxygen on any tissues is directly to what
its partial pressure and time of exposure
reduced alveolar oxygen can result from either low ambient po2 or
hypoventilation
which pathogen is usually associated with cystic fibrosis
psuedomonas auriginosis
what is the name given to diseases caused by the inhalation of inorganic dust
pneumoconioses
in what way is sputum eosinophilia of immediate prognostic significant
it indicates that the patient has a prominent component of reversible airways obstruction
name the most common cause of viral pneumonia
adenovirus
what type of respiratory pattern occurs with ataxic breathing
irregular depth and rhythm
what is the reid index
ratio of diameter of bronchial gland tissue to diameter of bronchial wall
what is the treatment of choice for blastomycosis
amphotericin b
what is the etiology and 3 prominent manifestations of kartageners syndrom
etiology = genetic
syndrome consists of: chronic sinusitis, situs inversus, saccular bronchiectasis
good pastures syndrome effects two organs
lungs and kidneys
pneumonia caused by aspiration of infected amniotic fluid in utero is caused by what gram negative bacteria
pseudomonas of proteus
list five factors known to stimulate ventilation
hypoxemia, hypercarbia, acidosis, fever, infection, stimulation of j receptors, pain, fear/anxiety, pharmacologic stimulation
what is the most common organism causing acute epiglottis
haemophilus influenzae
is the chemical composition of the products of all the exocrine glands abnormal in cystic fibrosis patients
yes
aortic bodies are stimulated by what 3 physiologic factors
decreased pao2, decreased ph, and increased paco2
IRDS occurs primarily in infants of what gestation age
less than 35 weeks gestation
there is a disease the pulmonary complications of which magnifist itself with a characteristic thick chocolately colored sputum with a particular taste. what is the pathophysiology of this disease
amebic abcess of the liver which goes through the diaphragm infecting the pleura and the lung
what pulmonary disease is defined as the permanent dilation of the bronchi caused by destruction of the muscular and elastic structural components
bronchiectasis
what deformity is seen in a patient with lateral curvature of thoracic spine
scoliosis
in what disease state is a RAST test used as a diagnostic tool
asthma
the chest X-ray of which pulmonary disease usually appears normal and may indicate pulmonary hyperinflation during exacerbation
asthma
what disease process is generally treated with such drugs as streptomycin, isoniazid, INH ethambutol, and rifampin
tuberculosis
afferent impulses via the vagus nerve originate from what 2 sources
baroreceptors and pulmonary reflexes
