pathology 2

Question 1

what is the most dangerous physiological alteration after a pulmonary embolism

Answer 1

pulmonary hypertension

Question 2

epiglottis is characterized by what

Answer 2

stridor

Question 3

according to farzan what is the most common age range at time of diagnosis in sarcoidosis

Answer 3

20-30

Question 4

what does the abbreviation “CO” stand for

Answer 4

carbon monoxide or cardiac output

Question 5

in allergic asthma, what are the specific antibodies that work against allergens

Answer 5

IgE

Question 6

according to farzan what entity is usually present in cystic fibrosis

Answer 6

bronchiectasis

Question 7

what is it called when there is pus in the pleural cavity

Answer 7

empyema

Question 8

after receiving radiation therapy to the thorax when could one begin to develop symptoms of radiation pneumonitis

Answer 8

6-12 weeks after completion of course of therapy

Question 9

since it is impossible to reliably identify all patient infected with the hiv virus or other blood borne infections the cdc recommends that ____________ be used for all patients

Answer 9

universal precations

Question 10

what is pulmonary distention

Answer 10

the state of hyperinflation of the lung characterized by increased FRC

Question 11

what are the 3 principal mechanisms that increase airway resistance

Answer 11

bronchospasms, mucosal edema, and accumulation of secretions

Question 12

the majority of mesotheliomas occur in persons with a past history of exposure to what

Answer 12

asbestos

Question 13

what is pneumomediastinum

Answer 13

gas within the mediastinum

Question 14

what condition is defined as severe asthmatic attack that doesn’t respond to treatment with an adequate amount of bronchodilators

Answer 14

status asthmaticus

Question 15

what is defined as the occlusion of the pulmonary artery or one or more of its branches by matter carried in the blood current

Answer 15

pulmonary embolism

Question 16

a patient with a diagnosis of MI is being ventilated on a bear 1. what possible cardiac embarrassment maybe caused

Answer 16

decreased venous return

Question 17

according to burton, perforation of the lung during various diagnostic or therapeutic procedures is called what

Answer 17

iatrogenic pneumothorax

Question 18

name the most important cause of pulmonary arterial vasoconstriction

Answer 18

hypoxemia

Question 19

on a oft test of a chronic bronchitic patient, what is the major diagnostic finding

Answer 19

reduced flow rates

Question 20

what is the major problem with drowning victims that reach the emergency room

Answer 20

anoxia from ventilatory insufficiency

Question 21

which type of cells are most susceptible to the toxic effects of o2>

Answer 21

capillary epithlial cells

Question 22

which 2 severe pulmonary diseases have abg values that indicate an increased P(A-a)O2>

Answer 22

pulmonary edema and ards

Question 23

what disease is caused by viral infection of the larger airways which causes mucosal edema and inflammation in the subglottic region and may extend to the trachea and large bronchi

Answer 23

croup

Question 24

what is the term for asthma not medicated by IgE

Answer 24

asthmatic bronchitis

Question 25

what are the 3 major types of bronchiectasis

Answer 25

saccular
cylindrical or tubular
fusiform or cystic

Question 26

how do elastic recoil and static compliance change with chronic bronchitis

Answer 26

elastic recoil and static compliance stay normal in chronic bronchitis

Question 27

patients with cystic fibrosis usually die before what age

Answer 27

25

Question 28

name the 2 most common symptoms of bronchiectasis

Answer 28

cough and expectoration

Question 29

what is it called when an attack of severe dyspnea occurs at night and awakens the patient from sleep

Answer 29

paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea