Pathophysiology of Lymphedema Disease / Diagnosis: Lymphedema Associated Surgical Procedure: (Complete Surgical Procedure Card) None performed this admission Detailed Pathophysiology of Disease: (Swelling of tissues produced by an obstruction to the lymph flow in an extremity. Results in excessive accumulation of fluid in the interstitial space.) Lymphedema can be classified as primary (congenital malformations) or secondary (acquired obstruction. Swelling in the extremities
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Gould: Pathophysiology for the Health Professions‚ 4th Edition Chapter 04: Infection Test Bank-MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Bacteria that form a cluster of spheres are called: a. | Bacilli | b. | Diplococcic | c. | Staphylococci | d. | Streptococci | 2. An anaerobe requires which specific environment? a. | a dry environment | b. | an acidic medium | c. | air at temperature less than 61° F/16° C | d. | the absence of oxygen | 3. The presence of the bacterial capsule: a.
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Appendicitis Valerie Guidone Helene Fuld College of Nursing Pathophysiology March 20‚ 2014 Appendicitis The appendix is small close-ended narrow tube that attaches to the first part of the colon‚ also known as the cecum. It is located in the lower right part of your abdomen. Although medical researchers know where the appendix is‚ the purpose it serves in our body is still unknown because the removal causes no noticeable symptoms (Mohan‚ 2010). Appendicitis is defined
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Pathophysiology of Coronary Artery Disease Atherosclerosis is a type of arteriosclerosis caused by a build-up of plaque in the inner lining of an artery. (Arteriosclerosis is a general term for thickening or hardening of the arteries.) (Porth 2005) Plaque is made up of deposits of fatty substances‚ cholesterol‚ cellular waste products‚ calcium‚ and fibrin‚ and can develop in medium or large arteries. The artery wall becomes thickened and looses its elasticity. (Fraser 2000) The wall of an artery
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Pathophysiology Predisposing Factor: >Age (8 years old) >Herido-Familial Disease Virulent Microorganism Precipitating Factor: >Air Pollution >Dust Microorganism enters to the nose through inhalation Passes through Larynx‚ Pharynx and Trachea Microorganism enters and affects both airway and lungs Bacteria will lie on the alveolar sacs in the lungs Sacs swell fill with fluid exudates Inflammation of the lungs
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Pathophysiology Exam 1: Immunity Objectives 1) Describe the cell functions of the Immune System: Lymphocytes- small white blood cells that are responsible for much of the work of the immune system. Three types: Natural Killer Cells-NK cells provide rapid responses to virally infected cells and respond to tumor formation. NK cells are unique bc they have the ability to recognize stressed cells in the absence of antibodies and MHC‚ allowing for a much faster immune reaction. Trigger phagocytes
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Pathophysiology of the human immunodeficiency virus Nancy R. Calles‚ MSN‚ RN‚ PNP‚ ACRN‚ MPH Desiree Evans‚ MD‚ MPH DeLouis Terlonge‚ MD Objectives 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Provide an overview of the healthy immune system. Describe the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Describe the major components of the HIV life cycle. Identify the various HIV types and subtypes. Discuss HIV’s effects on the immune system. Overview The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a retrovirus belonging to the family of lentiviruses
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coordinates body systems‚ with the aim of maintaining a set of goal values for key internal variables (Goldstein‚ 2008). Homeostasis aims to maintain a constant internal environment helping to keep internal conditions at an optimum in order for all cells in the body to survive and function efficiently. Without this regulation‚ our bodies can suffer deviations from health causing illness and disease. Therefore‚ homeostasis is an important aspect of our health as it regulates the levels of oxygen‚ carbon
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Topic 1: Subject‚ tasks and methods of pathophysiology. General nosology‚ etiology and pathogenesis. 1. A 49-year-old man was suffering 12 years ago from rheumatic myocarditis‚ endocarditis‚ and insufficiency of mitral valve. Examinations showed the absence of inflammatory process‚ sufficient minute blood volume. What is it? A. Pathological reaction B. Pathological process C. Typical pathological process D. Compensatory reaction E. Pathological
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uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body Pathophysiology: The term cancer refers to a malignant tumor; a tumor that grows rapidly‚ isn’t encapsulated‚ invades local structures and tissues‚ is poorly differentiated‚ has rapidly dividing cells‚ and can spread distantly through blood vessels and lymphatics. These malignant tumors are made of tissue that overgrows and is independent of the body’s governing systems. Cancers are termed according to the cell type from which they originate;
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