Slcc pathophysiology Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

"ABCDE's" of Mole Assessment - A = Asymmetry (one side of mole is NOT the same as the other side) B = Border of mole is irregular. C = Color is variable (e.g., brown/ black/ tan colors in the same mole) or dark color. D = Diameter > 6mm (about the same diameter as an eraser on a #2 pencil) E = Elevation - raised from the surrounding skin, and/or... E = Evolution (changes) in the appearance of nevi over time 6 F's Risk Factors Cholecystitis - Fat Fare Fertile Fourties Female Fam...

-carcinoma - suffix for malignant tumors of epithelial origins -oma - suffix for benign tumors .09% - concentration of Isotonic normal saline 0.45% - concentration of hypotonic NS 1.5-3.0 - Normal range of Magnesium 135-145 - Normal Range of Sodium 22-26 - Normal HCO3- (renal) range of the body 3 months - How long do RBCs live? 3.5-5.0 - Normal Range of Potassium 3%, 6% - concentration of Hypertonic NS (2) 35-45 - Normal PCO2 (respiratory) range of the body 7.35-7.45 - Normal pH range...

Homeostasis - Body's ability to maintain dynamic steady state of internal balance Hyperplasia - Increased number of cells Hypertrophy - Increased size of cell Atrophy - Reduced size of cell Metaplasia - Replacement of one cell type with another that can better endure stress but not as effective as original tissue. i.e. scar tissue, callous Dysplasia - Abnormal cell growth results in abnormal size shape or appearance, precedes cancerous changes Free radical injury Hypoxic cell...

SLCC Pathophysiology Final Exam Questions and Answers

Azotemia - Correct Answer presence of urea or other nitrogenous compounds in the blood Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Correct Answer backflow of gastric juices from the stomach to enter the esophagus. DO NOT IGNORE HEARTBURN - it can lead to throat cancer S/S Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Correct Answer Pain is worse when lying down or bending over. Patients will complain of having to sleep in a recliner or with the head of the bed elevated to relieve the pain.

Anemia s/s? Clinical manifestations? What lab values will be elevated or decreased? Where in the body can you look for a sign of anemia? - Correct Answer Fatigue, Tachypnea, Tachycardia, Pallor. Clinical manifestations: Plasma expansion - watery blood, less viscous blood. Decreased RBC, hemoglobin and hematocrit levels in the blood. Assess for anemia by checking inside of person's mouth for pale colored mucosa and gums 3 steps for hemorrhage anemia treatment - Correct Answer Stop source of b...

SLCC Pathophysiology Final Exam Questions and Answers (Latest Update 2024)

Acquired Immunity types - Naturally Acquired Passively-mother's milk Actively-infected with pathogen Artificially Acquired Passively-vaccine Actively-Serum gamma globulin Actinic Keratosis - Premalignant lesion from sun exposure that can → squamous cell carcinoma. Adrenal Gland Abnormalities - Addison's Disease→Hyposecretion of Adrenal Cortical Cushing's Disease→Hypersecretion of Adrenal Cortical Pheochromocytoma→Hypersecretion of catecholamines Angioma - benign tumors...

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