Pathology Study Guide 1 Flashcards
A disease that is caused by physicians or their treatment is known as
Iatrogenic
The term used to denote a disease in which the underlying cause is unknown is
Idiopathic
Infection contracted from the acute care facility
Nosocomial Infection
Alterations of cell growth, specifically an abnormal proliferation of cells, is called
Neoplasia
The Initial response of body tissues to local injury is
Inflammation
A localized area of ischemic necrosis within a tissue or organ produced by a vascular occlusion is an
Infarct
Depriving tissues of oxygen and nutrients caused by an arterial vessel narrowing is referred to as
Ischemia
An accumulation of blood trapped within the body tissues is known as a
Hematoma
New growths that invade and destroy adjacent structures and have the ability to spread are considered
Malignant
The study of neoplasms or tumors is called
Oncology
The major metastatic route of carcinomas is
Lymphatic Spread
The retrovirus known to contribute to AIDS is
HIV
In terms of x-ray attenuation, indicate whether the following disease is considered additive or destructive,
Osteolytic Metastasis
Destructive
In terms of x-ray attenuation, indicate whether the following disease is considered additive or destructive,
Osteosclerotic metastasis
Additive
In terms of x-ray attenuation, indicate whether the following disease is considered additive or destructive,
Pneumonia
Additive
In terms of x-ray attenuation, indicate whether the following disease is considered additive or destructive,
Callus
Additive
In terms of x-ray attenuation, indicate whether the following disease is considered additive or destructive,
Ascites
Additive
In terms of x-ray attenuation, indicate whether the following disease is considered additive or destructive,
Edema
Additive
In terms of x-ray attenuation, indicate whether the following disease is considered additive or destructive,
Emphysema
Destructive
In terms of x-ray attenuation, indicate whether the following disease is considered additive or destructive,
Pneumothorax
Destructive
In terms of x-ray attenuation, indicate whether the following disease is considered additive or destructive,
Osteoporosis
Destructive
In terms of x-ray attenuation, indicate whether the following disease is considered additive or destructive,
Osteogenesis Imperfecta (Brittle Bone Disease
Destructive
What composition in technical factors should be made for Additive diseases?
Increase kVp
What composition in technical factors should be made for Destructive diseases?
Decrease kVp
For what purpose is a CXR obtained after endotracheal tube insertion?
To verify tube placement
The hereditary disease process characterized by the excretion of viscous mucus blocking the air passages is know as
Cystic Fibrosis
A viral infection of the subglottilc region of the trachea is know as
Croup