NR 283: Pathophysiology Final Exam
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- cloudy urine
- caused by E. coli - -UTI or Acute Cystitis
is caused by:
- gallstones (bile duct disorder)
- alcohol - -Pancreatitis
- a term used for osteomalacia in CHILDREN
- usually due to inadequate or lack of Vitamin D - -Rickets
- pain in t...
✅✅-Rickets
- a term used for osteomalacia in CHILDREN
- usually due to inadequate or lack of Vitamin D -
- pain in the lower right quadrant (LRQ) - ✅✅-Appendicitis
✅✅-Peptic Ulcer
- occult blood in stool
- coffee-ground vomitus (coffee grains in the vomit) -
(Gastric)
- a torn ligament - ✅✅-Sprain
- nitrogen in the blood caused by kidney damage
✅✅
- excess urea and other nitrogen wastes in the blood, as in renal failure -
-Azotemia
✅✅-Dislocation
- distortion of joint, usually evident
- bone separated from/deformed at joint -
- males between 40-50 years of age - ✅✅-What group is at high-risk for
Gout?
- postmenopausal women due to low estrogen levels - ✅✅-What group is
at high-risk for Osteoporosis?
, - is an inflammation of the stomach that may occur in many forms such as
acute and chronic
✅✅
- inflammatory disorder of gastric mucosa
- Increases risk of cancer - -Gastritis
- gastric mucosa is inflamed
- may be ulcerated and bleeding
- is usually self-limiting
- may result from infection by microorganisms, allergies to foods, spicy or
irritating foods, excessive alcohol intake, ingestion of aspirin or other
NSAIDs, ingestion of corrosive or toxic substances, radiation or
chemotherapy
- signs and symtpoms include:
• anorexia, nausea, vomiting may develop
• hematemesis caused by bleeding
✅✅
• epigastric pain, cramps or general discomfort
• with infection, diarrhea may develop - -Acute Gastritis
- characterized by atrophy of stomach mucosa
• loss of secretory glands
• reduced production of intrinsic factor
- Helicobacter pylori infection is often present
- signs may be vague
• mild epigastric discomfort, anorexia, intolerance for certain foods
- increased risk of peptic ulcers and gastric carcinoma
✅✅
- certain autoimmune disorders are associated with one type of chronic
gastric atrophy - -Chronic Gastritis
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