System Interactions With Multiple Systems Flashcards
Last stage of the HIV
infection, indicated by aCD4+ T cell count less
than 200 cells per
microliter of blood
AIDS
Characterized by rapidlyproliferating anaplastic
cells.
Cancer
Originates in epithelial tissue cancer
Carcinoma
Cancer that originates in connective tissue and mesodermal tissue
Sarcoma
Lymphatic system cancer
Lymphoma
Blood and bone marrow cancer
Leukemia and myelomas
A condition of long-termfatigue that prevents
the patient from
carrying out daily
activities
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Results in dysfunction of sympathetic nervous
system
CRPS aka RSD
There is genetic pre-
disposition; connected to dysregulation of the CNS and ANS
CRPS
Uric acid changes into crystals and deposits
into peripheral joints
and other tissues
Gout
NM junction disorder characterized by progressive muscular weakness and fatigue on exertion
Myasthenia Gravis
Bones become soft due to calcium or
phosphorus deficiency. There is adequate bone matrix, insufficient
calcification of matrix
Osteomalacia
Decreased bone mass
and deterioration of
bony microarchitecture
Osteoporosis
Heightened osteoclast
activity, excessive bone lacks true structural
integrity, bone is large
but lacks strength
Paget’s disease
Most common feature is reoccurring attacks of inflammatory arthritis
Gout
fatigability (face muscles especially susceptible), weakness of eye muscles, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing
Myasthenia Gravis
Aching, fatigue, weight loss, thoracic kyphosis, bowing of LEs, difficulty transferring and standing
Osteomalacia
Bone fractures, compression fractures, LBP, kyphosis, dowagers hump, etc.
Osteoporosis
Thick fragile bones, decreased strength, pain; bony deformity (most commonly in skull,clavicle, pelvis, femur, spine, tibia)
Paget’s disease
Morning stiffness more than 30 min
Symmetric joint inflammed
RA
2 criteria for diagnosis of fibromyalgia
1] widespread pain lasting more than 3 months
2] 11/18 tender points
