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Pathology Chs 7&8 Flashcards

1
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The common cold

A

Viral infection of the upper respiratory tract - URTI

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2
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How is the common cold spread

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Through direct contact

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S/S of a cold

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Watery eyes
Sore throat
Nasal Congestion
Dry cough
Headache
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4
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How long does a cold last

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Less than a week

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5
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CI of Cold

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Not in acute stage. Light work in Subacute stage only. Energy work better.

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7
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Influenza (Flu)

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Viral infection of the respiratory tract

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8
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How is the Flu transmitted

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Airborne. Systemic

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9
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S/S of the Flu

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Fever
Chills
Muscle aches
Congestion 
Coughing
Sneezing
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10
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CI of Flu

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Contraindicated during acute stage. Circulation can bring on worse effects. Light work only during subacute stage.

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11
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Sinusitis

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Inflammation of the sinuses from allergies, infection or physical obstruction

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S/S of Sinusitis

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Headache
Localized tenderness
Runny or congested nose
Facial or tooth pain

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13
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CI Sinusitis - NON Pathogenic (chronic)

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Indicated

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S/S Acute Sinusitis (infection)

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Fever
Chills
Nasal congestion
Facial or tooth pain

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15
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CI of Acute Sinusitis

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Contraindicated

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16
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COPD

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Emphysema, Bronchitis, Asthma - all in one.

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17
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Asthma

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Spasming of the bronchial tubes

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18
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S/S of Asthma

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Wheezing
Coughing
SOB

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19
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Bronchitis

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Chronic inflammation of the Bronchii

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20
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S/S of Bronchitis

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Barking cough

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21
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S/S of Emphazema

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SOB
Rales
Cyanosis

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22
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Emphysema

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Degradation of the Alveolar

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23
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CI of Asthma

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Caution with allergens

Can help relieve stress

24
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CI of chronic bronchitis

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Caution with secondary diseases

Light work only

25
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CI of Emphysema

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Caution with secondary diseases such as heart failure. Semi-reclined position best for COPD

26
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Celiac Disease

A

Wheat allergy

27
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S/S of Celiac disease

A 
Malnutrition 
Abdominal pain
Rashes
Weight loss
Irritability 
Depression
28
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CI of Celiac Disease

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Indicated but client should be encouraged to seek medical advice if symptoms last longer than 2 weeks

29
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Gastroenteritis

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Infection of the GI system

Could be from food poisoning

30
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S/S of gastroenteritis

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Nausea
Vomiting 
Diarrhea 
Bloody stool 
Fever
31
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CI of gastroenteritis

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Contraindicated while acute

If chronic, work with a healthcare team. Be cautious of infection

32
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - GERD

A

Chronic splashing of gastric juices into the esophagus

33
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S/S of GERD

A

Heart burn
Bitter taste
Stomach acid
Can become serious if untreated

34
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CI of GERD

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Uncomfortable after eating. Semi-reclined position better

35
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LIVER: Cirrhosis

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Scar tissue in the liver replacing dead liver cells

36
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S/S of Cirrhosis

A 
Nausea
Vomiting 
Weight loss
Red, itchy patches on skin
Jaundice
37
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CI of Cirrhosis

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Indicated as part of a health team only

38
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PANCREAS: Pancreatitis

A

Inflammation of the pancreas

39
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S/S of pancreatitis

A 
Sudden severe upper abdominal pain radiating to the back
Nausea
Vomiting 
Weight loss
Possible jaundice
40
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CI for Pancreatitis

A

Contraindicated while acute

Ok while subacute with Dr note if not in pain

41
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PERITONEUM: Peritonitis

A

Inflammation of the peritoneum

42
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S/S of Peritonitis

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Diffused to localized pain
Nausea 
Vomiting 
Abdominal swelling 
Rebound tenderness
43
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CI of Peritonitis

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Contraindicated-send to ER

44
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Gallbladder

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Stores bile. Gall stones can obstruct ducts

45
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Endocrine System

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Secretes hormones. Regulates homeostasis via chemicals

46
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Diabetes (4 types) Type1

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Lack of insulin due to resistance

47
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Diabetes type 2

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Most common. Insulin is made but doesn’t work with cells

Cells are resistant

48
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Etiology of diabetes

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Pathologies in:
Cardiovascular system
Nervous system 
Integumentary system
Urinary system
49
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Complications from diabetes

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Cardiovascular: prone to heart attacks
Integumentary: cuts won’t heal, numbness, tingles
Nervous system: bad circulation leading to amputation
Urinary system: kidney problems causing need for dialysis

50
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Hypoglycemia

A

Low blood sugar

51
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Questions to ask type 2 diabetics (taking insulin)

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  1. Do you know what you feel like when your blood sugar is low?
  2. Will you tell me if this happens?
  3. What should I do if this happens?
52
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S/S of Hypoglycemia

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Confusion
Weakness
Tremors

53
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CI for hypoglycemia

A

Medical emergency

54
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How long does the Flu last

A

It lasts several days and is still contagious during this time

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