Patho Basics
An increase in muscle size would be due to this
What is hypertrophy?
For a patient with watery diarrhea for over 24 hours, lethargy, poor skin turgor, and no urine output, the first intervention for the nurse would be to administer this...
What is IV fluids?
First line of healing tissue that forms over a wound. It is more fragile than other tissues.
What is granulation tissue?
The study of bacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses is called
What is microbiology?
This life-threatening airway obstruction is caused by an antigen-antibody reaction
What is anaphylaxis?
A stable internal environment
What is homeostasis?
An increase in serum phosphorous levels is associated with what type of electrolyte imbalance?
What is Hypocalcemia?
This type of fibrous tissue is responsible for scarring after an injury, and provides strength for newly repaired tissue
What is collagen?
Irregular shaped clusters of bacteria are categorized as this
What is Staph?
This type of transplant where a person's own tissue is used is called
What is Autograft?
A pap smear that shows cells varying cell sizes and shapes would be called cervical _______
What is dysplasia?
Dysrhythmia, paresthesia, and anorexia are symptoms of which type of electrolyte imbalance?
What is Hypokalemia?
This diagnostic test identifies the presence of inflammation
What is C-Reactive Protein?
Antimicrobial chemicals that can be used on humans are called
This is the emergency treatment for anaphylaxis
What is epinephrine?
The movement of particles from an area of high concentration to low concentration is called...
What is diffusion?
Normal serum ph range is...
What is 7.35-7.45?
Aspirin, NSAIDs and Corticosteroids are all used for the treatment of this
What is inflammation?
When infections occur consistently in one area it is called this
Systemic autoimmune disease that affects multiple systems, but is characterized by a facial rash
What is Systemic Lupus Erythematosus?
Programmed cell death is known as
Decrease in serum ph results in this
What is acidosis?
This type of healing occurs when the cells of the damaged tissue are capable of mitosis
What is regeneration?
This type of infection occurs in healthcare facilities
What is Nosocomial?
Chronic infectious disease that destroys T lymphocytes, causing loss of immune response
What is AIDS?
A recommendation for moderate exercise is made to a patient with mild heart disease. This is an example of
Low sodium levels, excess water in cells, muscle weakness, and headache are signs and symptoms of this
What is hyponatremia?
When this occurs, a cascade of responses releases histamine, serotonin and hormones
A disease causing pathogen that is known to mutate during replication
What is a virus?
An ABO blood incompatibility resulting in cell lysis and phagocytosis is what type of hypersensitivity?
What is type II?
You refer your patient to a support group when she is diagnosed with end stage metastatic breast cancer. This is an example of what type of prevention..
What is tertiary?
Acid, base, respiratory system and kidneys maintain ph levels and are considered this
What is the buffer system?
Heat, swelling, pain and redness are referred to as this
What are the Cardinal signs of inflammation?
This type of transmission occurs when respiratory or salivary pathogen containing secretions are expelled from the body
What is droplet?
This type of immune response is mediated in the thymus and results in T cell production
What is cell mediated immunity?
Clinical evidence of disease is referred to as what?
What are manifestations?
This hormone conserves fluid when there is a fluid deficit in the body
What is aldosterone?
A short term treatment of inflammation with multiple potential side effects
What is glucocorticoid treatment?
You are attacked by mosquitos and infected with malaria. What type of transmission is this?
What is vector borne?
A newborn has received antibodies from the placenta for the first few months of life. This is what type of immunity?
What is passive natural immunity?