pathology 2 Flashcards
what is the most dangerous physiological alteration after a pulmonary embolism
pulmonary hypertension
epiglottis is characterized by what
stridor
according to farzan what is the most common age range at time of diagnosis in sarcoidosis
20-30
what does the abbreviation “CO” stand for
carbon monoxide or cardiac output
in allergic asthma, what are the specific antibodies that work against allergens
IgE
according to farzan what entity is usually present in cystic fibrosis
bronchiectasis
what is it called when there is pus in the pleural cavity
empyema
after receiving radiation therapy to the thorax when could one begin to develop symptoms of radiation pneumonitis
6-12 weeks after completion of course of therapy
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
universal precations
what is pulmonary distention
the state of hyperinflation of the lung characterized by increased FRC
what are the 3 principal mechanisms that increase airway resistance
bronchospasms, mucosal edema, and accumulation of secretions
the majority of mesotheliomas occur in persons with a past history of exposure to what
asbestos
what is pneumomediastinum
gas within the mediastinum
what condition is defined as severe asthmatic attack that doesn’t respond to treatment with an adequate amount of bronchodilators
status asthmaticus
what is defined as the occlusion of the pulmonary artery or one or more of its branches by matter carried in the blood current
pulmonary embolism
a patient with a diagnosis of MI is being ventilated on a bear 1. what possible cardiac embarrassment maybe caused
decreased venous return
according to burton, perforation of the lung during various diagnostic or therapeutic procedures is called what
iatrogenic pneumothorax
name the most important cause of pulmonary arterial vasoconstriction
hypoxemia
on a oft test of a chronic bronchitic patient, what is the major diagnostic finding
reduced flow rates
what is the major problem with drowning victims that reach the emergency room
anoxia from ventilatory insufficiency
which type of cells are most susceptible to the toxic effects of o2>
capillary epithlial cells
which 2 severe pulmonary diseases have abg values that indicate an increased P(A-a)O2>
pulmonary edema and ards
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
croup
what is the term for asthma not medicated by IgE
asthmatic bronchitis
what are the 3 major types of bronchiectasis
saccular
cylindrical or tubular
fusiform or cystic
how do elastic recoil and static compliance change with chronic bronchitis
elastic recoil and static compliance stay normal in chronic bronchitis
patients with cystic fibrosis usually die before what age
25
name the 2 most common symptoms of bronchiectasis
cough and expectoration
what is it called when an attack of severe dyspnea occurs at night and awakens the patient from sleep
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
