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Pathology: XI to XIV Flashcards

1
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Entrapment of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel of the wrist

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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Causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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  • Repetitive Stress Injury
  • Fibrotic Build Up
  • Edema
  • Subluxation of Carpals
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3
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When an IVD’s nucleus pulposus slips from its normal position and extends beyond its normal border into the outer annulus fibrosis

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Herniated Disc

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4
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The gel center of an IVD

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Nucleus Pulposus

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5
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The collagenous, outside ring of an IVD

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Annular Fibrosis

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6
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Contributing Factors of a Herniated Disc

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  • Postural Misalignment
  • Hyper/Hypomobile Facet Joints
  • DJD
  • Muscle Imbalance
  • Poor Body Mechanics
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7
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An autoimmune disease which involves degeneration of acetylcholine receptor sites at the neuromuscular junction

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Myashenia Gravis

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8
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Neurovascular Entrapment at the Thoracic Outlet

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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

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9
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Pathway of Brachial Plexus

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C5 to T! - Anterior and Middle Scalene - Clavicle and 1st Rib - Pectoralis Minor - Around Humeral Head

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10
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A Shortage of RBCs, Hemoglobin, or Both

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Anemia

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11
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A Traveling Blood Clot

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Embolism

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12
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A Stationary Blood Clot

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Thombus

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13
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A Clot Lodged w/in blood vessels of lungs

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Pulmonary Embolism

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14
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Genetic disorder in which certain blood clotting factors are absent or inactive, resulting in longer bleeding (not faster bleeding)

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Hemophilia

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15
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Extensive bleeding between muscle sheaths that causes deep and superficial bruising

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Hematoma

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16
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Cancer of WBCs produced in bone marrow

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Leukemia

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17
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Most common locations of a herniated disc

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  • L4 and L5
  • L5 and S1
18
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Pins and Needles Sensation

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Paresthesia

19
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High-Risk Factors for DVTs

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  • Inactivity
  • Surgery
  • Leg Trauma
20
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Presence of clots and inflammation in superficial leg veins

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Thrombophlebitis

21
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Presence of clots and inflammation in deep leg veins

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Deep Vein Thrombosis

22
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Common Locations of DVTs

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  • Calves
  • Pelvis
  • Thighs
23
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Risk factors of DVTs

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  • Trauma to the Area
  • Chemo
  • Pain
  • Surgery
  • Reduced Circulation
  • High Estrogen (birth control)
24
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Permanent bulge in wall of a blood vessel or the heart

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Aneurgyms

25
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Rupture of Aneurysm

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Hemorrhage

26
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Condition in which arteries become inelastic (hardening of the arteries)

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Atherosclerosis

27
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DP consistency above 140/90

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Hypertension

28
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Episodes of exaggerated vasoconstriction of the arterioles

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Raynaud’s Syndrome

29
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Distended, twisted, and/or ropy superficial veins, caused by damage to the internal valves

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Varicose Veins

30
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Dilated thread veins, which are safe for massage therapy

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Spider Veins

31
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Damage in myocardium d/t ischemia (blockage in a coronary artery)

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Heart Attack (myocardial infarction)

32
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Chest Pain during Physical Activity

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Angina

33
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When the heart cannot pump blood to the body efficiently

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Congestive Heart Failure

34
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Medication that reduces sympathetic nervous system effects on vascular smooth muscle, decrease blood volume by increasing urination

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Diuretics

35
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Medication that reduces vaoconstriction

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ACE Inhibitors

36
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Medication that inhibits action of SNS on vascular smooth muscle

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Beta-Blockers

37
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Medication that reduces tone in venous and arterial smooth muscle and reduce cardiac output

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Calcium Channel Blockers

38
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Medication that decreases peripheral resistance through relaxation smooth muscle in arterioles

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Vasodilators

39
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Referred Pain Pattern for a Myocardial Infarction

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  • Left Shoulder
  • Left Arm
  • Left Side of Chest
  • Left Side of Jaw
40
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Blood pooling between muscle sheaths or in soft tissues; a deep bruise

A

Hematoma

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