PATHO NR 283 Review Questions

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 Chapter 1 Intro to Patho 1. Matching Atrophy a decrease in size of leg after being in a cast Hypertrophy Response of skeletal system to excessive growth hormone Hyperplasia Breast enla... rgement after puberty Metaplasia changes that usually occur over years in Resp. tract of smokers Dysplasia changes responsible for abnormal pap smear 2. What is the difference between an acute and chronic disease a. Acute: Short term illness that develops very quickly with marked signs such as high fever/ severe pain b. Chronic: milder condition developing, gradually, persists for a long time and usually causes more permanent tissue damage. 3. A decreased supply of oxygenated blood to a tissue or organ. a. Apoptosis c. infarction b. Ischemia d. Tumor  Ch. 2 Fluid and Electrolytes 1. What are the signs and symptoms of fluid deficit. (select all that apply):  Sunk in, soft eyes  Pitting  Weight loss  Weight gain  Increase body temp  Pulmonary congestion 2. Has an increase PCo2, slow shallow respirations, and Respiratory congestion a. Respiratory Alkalosis c. Metabolic Alkalosis b. Metabolic Acidosis d. Respiratory Acidosis 4. How does the body try to compensate for the fluid loss. (select all that apply): a) Increasing thirst b) Increasing heart rate c) Producing less urine d) Concentrating the urine e) Excessive sweating f) Vomiting  Ch. 4 Pain 1. Pain or another sensation such as itching or tingling occurs in some individuals, usually adults, after an amputation a. Referred Pain c. Pain perception b. Phantom pain d. Acute pain 2. Caused by trauma or disease involving the peripheral nerves. This type of pain can vary from a tingling to a burning or severe shooting pain a. Cancer-related pain c. Neuropathic pain [Show More]

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