pathophysiology Basicas
what is pathogenesis?
Is how the disease starts and develops
What is acidosis?)
A pH below 7.35 indicates this.
What is 135–145 mEq/L?)
The normal range of sodium (Na+) in the blood.
What are neutrophils?)
These cells are the first responders to infection.
What is melanoma/skin cancer?
The “ABCDE” rule is used to detect this dangerous condition.
What is prevalence?)
The total number of people living with a disease at a given time.
What is alkalosis?)
A pH above 7.45 indicates this.
Symptoms of hypocalcemia?
Symptoms of low calcium, such as muscle twitching and spasms, indicate this.
What are B cells?
These cells produce antibodies.
What is 18%?
The Rule of Nines assigns this percentage to each leg, torso front, and back
What is idiopathic?)
A disease with unknown cause is called this.
What is respiratory?
In the ROME mnemonic, this type of disorder moves opposite to the pH.
What is inverse/opposite?)
The relationship between calcium and phosphate is this.
What is hand hygiene?
This is the most effective way to prevent infections.
What is remodeling/maturation?)
New scar tissue
What is essential hypertension?)
High blood pressure with no identifiable cause.
What is metabolic?)
In the ROME mnemonic, this type of disorder moves equal to the pH.
What is avoiding salt substitutes?)
A primary dietary consideration for patients with high potassium.
Hyperkalemia
What is innate immunity?)
A type of immunity that is fast and nonspecific.
What is psoriasis?
The chronic autoimmune skin disorder with silvery scales.
What is an acute illness?)
A disease that develops suddenly and lasts a short time is called this.
Which body organ responds first
The first body system to respond to fix an acid-base imbalance.
What is hypercalcemia? Stones, Bones, Groans, and Moans
Kidney stones, Bone pain, abdominal pain, and mood changes” are classic signs of this electrolyte imbalance.
What is impetigo?
A highly contagious superficial bacterial skin infection with honey-colored crusts.
What is a third-degree burn
Full thickness burn