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haney gp ch 10
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the description of Aneurysms? | is a weakening and resulting local dilation of the wall of an artery |
| what is the cause of Phlebitis? | The cause is unknown |
| What is Thrombophlebitis? | The result of inflammation of a vein with the formation of a thrombus on the vessel wall. |
| Are patients with Varicose veins an emergency? | No, usually are not in acute distress and can be scheduled for the next available appointment. |
| Whats another name for Thromboangiitis Obliterans? | Buerger's Disease |
| Where does Raynauds Disease occur? | Hands, Fingers, or feet |
| Blood is composed of formed elements such as? | Red blood cells, White blood cells, platelets, and a liquid portion called plasma. |
| What is another name for red blood cells? | Erythrocytes |
| What is another name for white blood cells? | Leukocytes |
| What is another name for platelets? | Thrombocytes |
| What are the recurring symptoms of Anemia? | Fatigue, Dyspnea, Headache, Loss of Appetite, Heartburn, Edema, Numbness, Fainting, Pallor |
| What is another name for Agranulocytosis? | Neutropenia |
| Polycythemia is an abnormal increase in the amount of? | Hemoglobin, the RBC count, or the hematocrit |
| Is Thrombocytopenia considered a autoimmune response? | Yes |
| Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) is an overproduction of what? | of immature lymphoid cells in the bone marrow and lymph nodes. |
| In Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia does weight loss or weight gain occur? | Weight loss |
| Acute Myelogenous is rapid accumulation of what? | Myeloblasts |
| What is the main goal of treating lymphedema? | Treatment is aimed at reducing swelling |
| What is the treatment of Lymphangitis? | Treatment includes the administration of systemic antibiotics |
| Hodgkins Disease is cancer of what part of the body? | The Lymphatic system |
| Is Classic Hemophilia a heredity? | yes |
| Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation diagnosis is based on what? | The clinical picture |
| Classic Hemophilia is it a x or y genetic disorder? | X linked genetic disorder in males |
| Can Non-Hodgkins lymphoma be prevented? | no known prevention |
| what is the description of Lymphedema? | is an abnormal collection of lymph usually in the extremties |