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1 NHA CCMA CH 7 - PATHOPHYSIOLOGY AND DISEASE
PROCESSES/ EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS,
GRADED A+



Diabetes mellitus (Type 1) - ✅✅-Causes: Unknown, autoimmune, genetic, or environment.

Conditions: Polyuria, Polydipsia, Fatigue, Blurry Vision, Weight Loss, Increase in Blood glucose,

Treatments: Insulin Therapy



Diabetes mellitus (Type 2) - ✅✅-Causes: Obesity, Inactive, Genetic

Conditions: Polyuria, Polydipsia, Fatigue, Increase in Blood glucose

Treatments:Diet, Exercise, Insulin, Medication



Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - ✅✅-Causes: Unknown (possibly genetic, excessive insulin)

Conditions: Irregular menstrual cycles, Elevated hormone levels, Multiple cysts on ovaries

Treatments: Weight loss, Estrogen and progestin



Hypothyroidism - ✅✅-Causes: Autoimmune disease, Medications, Thyroid surgery

Conditions: Fatigue, Weight gain, Muscle aches, Bradycardia, Depression, Elevated cholesterol, Dry skin

Treatments: Synthetic thyroid hormone medication (levothyroxine)



Hyperthyroidism - ✅✅-Causes: Graves disease, Thyroiditis, Plummer's disease

Conditions: Weight loss, Tachycardia, Anxiety, Fatigue, Sleep disruption, Goiter

Treatments: Radioactive iodine, Antithyroid medication, Beta blockers, Thyroidectomy



Basal Cell Carcinoma (BBC) - ✅✅-Causes: Light/fair skin, Sun exposure

Conditions: New growth or sore that does not heal

Treatments: Curettage and electrodessication, Mohs surgery, Cryosurgery, Laser therapy

,Squamous Cell Carcinoma - ✅✅-Causes: Light/fair skin, Sun exposure, Less common than BCC

Conditions: Spreads to surrounding tissue, Most common on face and head

Treatments: Curettage and electrodessication, Mohs surgery, Cryosurgery, Laser therapy



Malignant Melanoma - ✅✅-Causes: Light/fair skin, Sun exposure

Conditions: Itchy/bleeding mole, New mole, Mole with changes

Treatments: Depends on stage of lesion, Surgery, Lymph node biopsy, Chemotherapy, Radiation
therapy, Immunotherapy



Acne vulgaris - ✅✅-Causes: Surge of sex hormones during puberty, Excess sebum on skin surface

Conditions: Black heads, white heads (comedos), Papules, pustules

Treatments: Regular cleansing of affected area, OTC benzoyl peroxide products, Prescription medication
(topical or oral)



Alopecia - ✅✅-Causes: Often hereditary, Hormone changes, Chemotherapy, Stress, Burns, Fungal skin
infections

Conditions: Loss or lack of hair anywhere on the body, typically on the scalp, Can include eyebrows and
eyelashes

Treatments: No cure, Hair transplants and medications can slow progression



Cellulitis - ✅✅-Causes: Staphylococcal and streptococcal bacterial infections

Conditions: Red, tight skin, Pain in inflamed area, Fever

Treatments: Oral/topical antibiotics, Hospitalization if at risk for developing systemic infection



Dermatitis - ✅✅-Causes: Multiple causative agents, Contact with irritants

Conditions: Inflammation of skin resulting in rash and pruritus

Treatments: Treatment is based on cause, Corticosteroid creams, Oral steroids



Eczema - ✅✅-Causes: Unknown (possible allergy or inflammatory condition)

, Conditions: Chronic dermatitis with vesicular eruptions developing into itchy, red, scaly rash

Treatments: Topical or systemic steroids, NSAIDs for discomfort



Folliculitis - ✅✅-Causes: Shaving or repeated rubbing of shaved area, Bacteria or fungi

Conditions: Red, itchy hair follicles (pimple appearance)

Treatments: Regular cleansing of affected area, Topical antibiotics, Electric shaver instead of razor



Herpes simplex - ✅✅-Causes: Contact with herpes simplex virus

Conditions: Type I: painful blisters on lips, mouth, and face

Type II: similar lesions, located in genital area

Treatments: No cure, Antiviral medication to decrease frequency of outbreaks



Impetigo - ✅✅-Causes: Staphylococcal and streptococcal bacteria

Conditions: Itchy, oozing skin lesions with honey-like appearing crust

Treatments: Antibiotics, Frequent cleansing of area



Pediculosis - ✅✅-Causes: Parasitic lice infestation

Conditions: Skin itching, Nits (eggs) in hair, particularly near roots

Treatments: Prescription or OTC lice treatments/shampoos



Psoriasis - ✅✅-Causes: Inherited autoimmune disorder

Conditions: Silvery, scaly, severely itchy skin lesions, Can cause systemic symptoms such as joint pain
and inflammation (psoriatic arthritis)

Treatments: Oral NSAIDs, Topical creams containing vitamins A and D, Hydrocortisone cream, UV
treatments



Ringworm - ✅✅-Causes: Contact with causative fungus

Conditions: Flat, circular lesions (dry/scaly or moist/crusty)

Treatments: Topical and oral antifungal medication

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