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NUR 2063 Final REVISED Final Exam Study Guide Patho Spring 2020 Final Exam Concept Guide Know the Etiology, Signs/Symptoms, Diagnosis/Diagnostics, Clinical Manifestation, Risks, Treatment and Complications for the following: ▪ Gastritis Gastritis – inflammation of the stomach lining Acute Gastritis – (just acquired) ingestion of toxins, alcohol, aspirin or other irritating substances Chronic- 2 months to become chronic Triggers of Gastritis: Alcohol, caffeine, autoimmune disease, vi...

Exam (elaborations) NR511 MIDTERM STUDY GUIDE (NR511) 1. Actinic keratosis most common precancerous skin lesion in light skinned patients, more common in patients 50 years or older (most common in Celtic, Irish, and Scottish descent) Found in sun exposed areas Caused by skin cells that accumulate from repeated sun exposure Pathophys: continued sun damage from UV radiation damages the DNA in epithelial cells Primary lesions: macules or plaques, poorly circumscribed Secondary lesion: eryth...

Exam (elaborations) NR511 MIDTERM STUDY GUIDE (NR511) 1. Actinic keratosis most common precancerous skin lesion in light skinned patients, more common in patients 50 years or older (most common in Celtic, Irish, and Scottish descent) Found in sun exposed areas Caused by skin cells that accumulate from repeated sun exposure Pathophys: continued sun damage from UV radiation damages the DNA in epithelial cells Primary lesions: macules or plaques, poorly circumscribed Secondary lesion: eryth...