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Pathology
Chap 3 Respiratory
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| - hereditary disease noted for secretions of excessive viscous mucus by the endocrine and exocrine glands | cystic fibrosis |
| - one of the most common causes of respiratory distress in the newborn | hyaline membrane disease |
| The edema associated with croup causes what? | inspiratory stridor or a barking cough |
| - an inflammation of the lung most commonly caused by bacteria or viruses | acute pneumonia |
| - a necrotic area of pulmonary parenchyma containing purulent ( pus) material | lung abscess |
| What are the 4 primary radiographic appearances of tuberculosis? | infiltrates ,hilar enlargment, ghon lesions, plural effusion |
| - fungal infection of the lung | pulmonary mycosis |
| - virus causing necrosis of the respiratory epithelium in the lower respiratory tract | Respiratory Syncytial Virus ( RSV) |
| What does COPD stand for? | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| What condition includes several conditions where chronic obstruction of the airways leads to an ineffective exchange of respiratory gases and makes breathing difficult? | COPD |
| - condition where obstructive and destructive changes in small airways lead to a dramatic increase in the volume of air in the lungs | emphysema |
| - widespreas narrowing of airways caused by an increased response of the tracheobronchial tree to various allergens | asthma |
| - caused by prolonged occupational exposure to irritating particulates | pneumoconiosis |
| What is the major complication of asbestosis? | Mesothelioma, highly malignant pleural tumor |
| - primary carcinoma of the lung arising from the mucosa of the bronchial tree | bronchogenic carcinoma |
| What is the most common type of lunch cancer? | squamous carcinoma |
| What type of lung cancer arises in the major central bronchi and causes narrowing of the bronchial lumen? | squamous carcinoma |
| - the most common pathologic process involving the lungs of hospitalized patients, typically from stoppage of venous blood flow | pulmonary embolism |
| - condition of a collapsed lung, commonly the result of bronchial obstruction | atelectasis |
| - the presence of air in the pleural cavity; results in partial or complete collapse of the lung | pneumothorax |
| - accumulation of fluid in the pleural space; most common causes are congestive heart failure and pulmonary embolisms | pleural effusion |
| - the presence of pus or infected liquid in the pleural space | empyema |
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