Pericarditis correct answers an inflammation of the pericardium- saclike membrane that protects
the heart muscle
myocarditis correct answers inflammation of the cardiac muscle and conduction system
endocarditis correct answers inflammation of the membrane lining the valves and chambers of
the heart characterized by the formation of abnormal growths (vegetations)
mitral insufficiency/stenosis correct answers blood from the left ventricle flows back into the left
atrium (insufficiency)or blood flow is obstructed from the left atrium to the left ventricle
(stenosis)
atrial fibrillation correct answers the two atria in the heart beat irregularly
myocardial infection (heart attack) correct answers occurs when blood flow to a section of heart
muscle becomes blocked
cardiac arrest correct answers when a heart arrhythmia causes the heart to suddenly stop beating
congestive heart failure correct answers a condition in which the pumping ability of the heart is
progressively impaired to the point where it no longer meets bodily needs
aneurysm correct answers local dilation of a blood vessel due to weakening of its walls
thrombophlebitis correct answers an inflammation of a vein in which a clot is formed from the
streaming blood of its constituents
leukemia correct answers progressive, malignant disease of the blood forming organs and are
marked by the unrestrained growth of abnormal leukocytes and their precursors in the blood and
bone marrow
lymphedema (lymphatic insufficiency) correct answers abnormal accumulation of lymph, usually
in the extremities
hodgkin lymphoma correct answers a neoplastic malignancy of the lymphatic system
characterized by painless enlargement of the lymph nodes, spleen, and other lymphatic tissues
non-hodgkin lymphoma (lymphosarcoma) correct answers a group of malignant diseases of the
lymphatic system
Allergic rhinitis correct answers most common type of inflammation of the nasal membranes-
occurs when there is an allergic reaction to particles in the air
-Hay fever- caused by pollen
, Epistaxis correct answers nosebleeds
Sinusitis correct answers inflammation of the paranasal sinus
Pharyngitis correct answers inflammation of the throat- the most common throat disorder
experienced on average 5x per year by children, 2x by adults
Laryngitis correct answers inflammation of the laryngeal mucosa and the vocal cords, causing
hoarseness
infectious mononucleosis correct answers acute infectious disease characterized by sore throat,
fever, and swollen cervical lymph glands
pneumonia correct answers acute inflammation of respiratory bronchioles, ducts, sacs, and
alveoli of lungs
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease correct answers functional diagnosis given to any
pathological process that decreases the ability of lungs and bronchi to perform ventilation
intrinsic asthma correct answers attacks without evidence of allergic response; begins in
adulthood
extrinsic asthma correct answers bronchospasm due to allergic response to environmental
irritants; more common in childhood
pulmonary tuberculosis correct answers slowly developing bacterial lung infection with
progressive necrosis of lung tissue
pneumoconiosis correct answers disease of the respiratory tract caused by inhalation of
inorganic/organic dust particles or chemicals over a prolonged period
pneumothorax (collapsed lung) correct answers a collection of air or fluid in the pleural cavity-
results in atelectasis (complete or partial collapse of one or both lungs)
pleurisy (pleuritis) correct answers inflammation of the visceral and parietal pleural membranes
that surround the lungs
pulmonary embolism correct answers mass of undissolved matter in pulmonary artery or
branches
croup correct answers acute, severe inflammation and obstruction of the upper respiratory tract
traumatic brain injury correct answers when the brain collides with the inside of the skull
cerebral concussion correct answers mildest form of a TBI that changes brain function