Section 9 Quiz Flashcards
Inflammation of the mucosal epithelium of the nasal passages
Rhinitis
An acute inflammation of any or all parts of the respiratory tract from the nasal mucosa to the bronchi
Acute coryza
Collapse of a lung
Atelectasis
A pathological condition of the respiratory condition of the respiratory tract caused by the inhalation of dust particles
Pneumoconiosis
Inflammation of the membrane that covers the lungs and the wall of the diaphragm and thorax
Pleurisy
Inflammation of a kidney
Pyelonephritis
Kidney stones
Nephrolithiasis
This disease is characterized by the presence of urea in the blood
Uremia
The pathological increase of cerebrospinal fluid within the fluid containing chambers in the brain
Hydrocephalus
Inflammation of the brain and membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord
Meningitis
A usually brief unconsciousness that follows a blow to the head or neck
Concussion
Rupture of blockage of a blood vessel within the brain usually leads to this
Cerebrovascular accident
Ophthalmia neonatorum is caused by:
Neisseria gonorrhoea
The portal of entry and exit for gonorrhea is:
Uro-genital tract
Which produces tissue gas?
Clostridium perfringens
A pseudomembrane is present with what disease?
Diphtheria
Which of the following is a spirochete?
- Clostridium tetani
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- Treponema palladium
- Mycobacterium avium
Treponema pallidum
Treponema palladium causes which disease?
Syphilis
This disease may be passed on by eating contaminated food or water
Typhoid fever
Francisella tularensis is the causative agent of:
- Tularemia
* Rabbit fever
This bacteria is very virulent because its high lipid content enables it to live outside a host for long periods of time
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
